Duncan Weinstein

1 week ago | jdsupra.com | J. Michael Showalter |Duncan Weinstein

Public companies can face significant liability based on past operations. While most industrial companies have long-term experience evaluating potential remediation obligations imposed by laws such as the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, new legal theories and increased litigation from state and local governments heightens the potential for risk.

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 | afslaw.com | J. Michael Showalter |Duncan Weinstein

On A recent $745 million verdict in a case filed by a Louisiana parish against Chevron for allegedly violating Louisiana’s State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act and associated regulations illustrates this new dynamic. The parish alleged that Chevron’s predecessor, Texaco, failed to refill canals that it had dredged and dumped contaminated wastewater, hastening erosion and land loss.

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Amy Antoniolli |J. Michael Showalter |Duncan Weinstein

Right now, much about the world is uncertain. Risks posed by political changes dominate the headlines and also weigh heavily on many decisions made by corporations, their advisors, and their stakeholders. Businesses, of course, want to succeed even in chaotic environments. Success requires appropriate planning, and planning can help lead to predictability.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Samuel A. Rasche |J. Michael Showalter |Duncan Weinstein

The first weeks of the Trump Administration have been defined by executive orders and new policies that were immediately challenged on constitutional or statutory grounds.