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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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1 month ago | 
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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1 month 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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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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1 month 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.
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1 month ago | 
morganlewis.com | Christine Lombardo |Erin Martin |Christine Ayako Schleppegrell |John O'Brien
SEC staff issued no-action guidance on Rule 506(c) of Regulation D private securities offerings on March 12, 2025, which should provide issuers with an easier path to rely on Rule 506(c) and solicit and advertise their private investment funds to investors in the United States. Regulation D, which is a safe harbor from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, is commonly used by issuers who conduct private offerings in the United States.
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2 months ago | 
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While the energy storage market continues to rapidly expand, fueled by record-low battery costs and robust policy support, challenges still loom on the horizon—tariffs, shifting tax incentives, and supply chain uncertainties threaten to temper near-term momentum. As the industry adapts to the evolving trade and regulatory landscapes, the growing demand for grid reliability and renewable integration underscores the critical role of energy storage in the energy transition.
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2 months ago | 
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Discover the evolving policies and regulations of the European Union and United Kingdom, with both issuing landmark legislation in the energy storage.