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TikTok is once again making news, but not because of a viral dance or fashion trend. A class action lawsuit is now pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the popular video sharing social networking platform.

On 15 April 2021, the U.S. Government announced a number of new sanctions measures against Russia, targeting a variety of “harmful foreign activities” contrary to U.S. foreign policy....
By: Hogan Lovells

Recent legislative changes (ESSB 5370) to the Washington Mental Health Advance Directive law should broaden its use in behavioral health and provide an important and updated decision-making model form for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.  ...

Proposed amendments to Canadian corporate regulations are planned to come into force on July 1, 2021 and are currently open for comment. On March 27, 2021, the proposed amendments were pre-published in the Canada Gazette.

On Thursday April 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor announced guidance for plan sponsors, plan fiduciaries, record keepers and plan participants on best practices for maintaining cybersecurity.

Many countries across the Americas are home to large indigenous populations: Mexico has around 25.7 million people, Guatemala, 6.5 million, Bolivia 5.4 million, the US 4.3 million and Canada, 1.7 million.

This Holland & Knight alert is the first of several status updates on environmental justice (EJ) in the Biden Administration.

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated the 50% deduction for any expenses related to business entertainment, amusement or recreation activities but preserved the 50% deduction for business expenses related to food and beverages if certain requirements are met.

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