Douglas M. Oldham

2 weeks ago | natlawreview.com | Matthew Berlin |Douglas M. Oldham |J. Michael Showalter |Duncan Weinstein

On April 4, the Division of Corporation Finance of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a statement providing clarity on the application of federal securities laws to stablecoins, specifically those designed to maintain a stable value relative to the US Dollar (USD). This statement outlines the characteristics of “Covered Stablecoins” and asserts that their offer and sale do not constitute securities under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

2 weeks ago | natlawreview.com | John F. Kuenstler |Douglas M. Oldham |Frances Green |George Whipple

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently held that an employee who was neither disabled nor perceived as disabled was entitled to back pay damages under the ADA The court found that a medical exam requirement was a form of disability discrimination, even though the plaintiff had no actual or perceived disability Given this ruling, employers should be cautious when requiring medical examinations and ensure they are clearly job-related and consistent with business necessity While...