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morganlewis.com | Penelope L. Christophorou |Stacie R. Hartman |Erin Martin |Rahul Patel
The US Securities and Exchange Commission recently convened a public roundtable, Tokenization – Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet, the fourth in a five-part series hosted by its Crypto Task Force.
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2 weeks ago | 
morganlewis.com | William H. Gorrod |Cosimo A. Zavaglia |Scott Lee
On May 20, Washington state enacted SB 5814, expanding the sales and use tax base to include a range of high-tech and digital services, including advertising, software, and IT support. Signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson, the legislation is expected to face swift legal challenges under the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act and may significantly impact businesses operating in the state.
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The UK government published its immigration White Paper on May 12 setting out proposed reforms to the UK’s immigration system. Titled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, the government outlines its intention to “restore confidence” following “a significant increase in overall levels of migration” and a shift “away from higher-skilled migration and towards lower-skilled migration.”
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morganlewis.com | Rishi P. Satia |Stacey Anne Mahoney |Sujal Shah |Rahul Kapoor
Firms across industries face mounting antitrust scrutiny from enforcers, legislators, and the plaintiffs’ bar. Sports teams and leagues are no exception. As the volume of sports commerce expands globally, so too does scrutiny from antitrust enforcers and litigants alike.
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Morgan Lewis helps global banking institutions navigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, advising on technology integration, acquisitions, and capital markets to drive growth and compliance.
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morganlewis.com | Tawni Lisseth Henderson |jacob peterson |Alexander Stein |Dion Bregman
The USPTO has launched a sweeping recalibration of its post-grant proceedings at the PTAB, signaling a decisive pivot back toward discretionary denials of patent challenges.
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2 months ago | 
morganlewis.com | Shannon Donnelly |Jennifer Connolly |Yvette Allen |Carina Bryk
The UK government has announced plans to implement significant changes to the illegal working regime that would extend the requirement for right to work checks to businesses hiring gig economy and zero-hour workers. This move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the immigration system and clamp down on illegal working practices across various sectors.
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2 months ago | 
morganlewis.com | Rahul Kapoor |divya Thakur
SILICON VALLEY, SINGAPORE, April 3, 2025: Morgan Lewis partners Rahul Kapoor and Divya Thakur have once again been recognized on India Business Law Journal’s International A-List. The annual list highlights top international India-focused lawyers based on input from in-house counsel and private practice lawyers in India.
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The United States’ trade policy has undergone significant shifts under the current administration, which is emphasizing the use of tariffs as a strategic tool. Recent developments, including the imposition of new and expanded tariffs on key trading partners such as China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, have generated widespread uncertainty. This LawFlash examines the latest US tariff policies, international responses, and practical considerations for businesses operating in this shifting global trade environment.
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2 months ago | 
morganlewis.com | Christine Ayako Schleppegrell |Christine Lombardo |Steven Stone |John O'Brien
SEC Staff published new guidance providing private fund managers and other investment advisers with flexibility to use extracted performance and portfolio/investment characteristics in marketing materials, without cumbersome accompanying “net” illustrations.