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Here are some interesting developments to watch for in 2018.

2018 EU Trade, Regulatory and Competition Trends | Global Trade Law Blog
Within the political and legislative cycle of the European Union, 2018 promises to be an eventful year, given that it is the last full year before the 2019 EU elections when a new European Commission will be appointed and the European Parliament will hold new elections.
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Current sanctions appear not to deter Russian bad behavior and the Oligarchs List appears to have been cribbed from someone else’s homework. #Sanctions

Lurches, Leaps, Feints, and Flops: Movements Without Motion in Russian Sanctions Policy | Global Trade Law Blog
Since the U.S. Government determined that Russia interfered in the 2016 election[1], movement around Russia sanctions policy has been vigorous, if not unidirectional. CAATSA
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The deferral is the latest action by the two agencies on the disputed rule. #CleanWater

Corps and EPA Push Out Effective Date of Disputed Clean Water Rule | Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental Law Blog
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency published a rule postponing the effective date of the Clean Water Rule for two years, until February 6, 2020. The Clean Water Rule defined the extent of jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act.
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Sheppard Mullin Partner Stephanie Zeppa spoke on the panel “The Future of Digital Media Investing” at the Digital Entertainment World (DEW) Expo #DEW2018

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Congratulations to the Sheppard Mullin attorneys named “2018 Illinois Super Lawyers” by Super Lawyers: Terry Budny, Kevin Cloutier, Lawrence Eppley, Brad Graveline and Liisa Thomas.

Courtney Ofosu and David Poell were named among the “2018 Illinois Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers.

The new law puts the onus on direct contractors to not only monitor their own payroll practices, but to ensure that their subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors are engaging in proper payroll practices.

Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors | Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog
The new law puts the onus on direct contractors to not only monitor their own payroll practices, but to ensure that their subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors are engaging in proper payroll practices.
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In December 2017, the California Court of Appeal published a decision confirming obesity is a protected disability in California if it has a physiological cause.

Obese Employees May Be Protected Under FEHA | Labor & Employment Law Blog
In December 2017, the California Court of Appeal published a decision confirming obesity is a protected disability in California if it has a physiological cause.
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Join us February 6 in our San Francisco office with FinTech Silicon Valley featuring Sheppard Mullin Partners Adam Ettinger and James Gatto. #Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency Law | February 6, 2018
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS SEATING FOR 7O FIRST COME FIRST SERVED & THEN STANDING ROOM ONLY! THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT SO BOOK NOW! Learn about the legal issues for Cryptocurrency! By FinTech Silicon Valley Launching an ICO or got a Cryptocurrency startup? Book a demo table & get a video of your 3mi...
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California Court of Appeal Confirms that There is Only One Standard for the Admission of Expert Testimony and that Expert Opinion Must Be Admissible to be Considered on a Motion for Class Certification | Class Action Defense Strategy Blog
Deciding an issue of first impression, the California Court of Appeal issued a writ of mandate confirming that there is only one standard for the admissibility of expert opinion in California, and that standard applies when considering a motion for class certification.
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Over the years, the HSR rules have been modified to target certain information specific to private equity firms and generally have been adding to the burden of the filing parties in private equity transactions.

A summary of the 2018 NDAA provisions affecting IP rights and the potential impact of those provisions on defense contractors. #IntellectualProperty

Contractors Beware: The 2018 NDAA Ushers In New Changes Affecting IP Rights | Government Contracts & Investigations Blog
The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA” or “Act”) includes changes that could make the Department of Defense (“DoD”) a more effective and knowledgeable purchaser of Intellectual Property (“IP”) and promote more flexible IP acquisition strategies.
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New Prop 65 regulations go in to effect August 30, 2018, giving the government and opportunistic private parties new avenues to assert claims. Don't wait!

WARNING: There Are New Warning Requirements for Imports Sold in California | Latin American Blog
Prop 65 is a California law that requires California consumers receive warnings regarding the presence of chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
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We are happy to report, that more dismissals may be on the horizon. #Healthcare

The Department of Justice Delivers Some Good News to the Healthcare Industry: New False Claims Act Guidance Predicts More Challenges to Qui Tam Plaintiffs | Healthcare Law Blog
The DOJ is empowered under the FCA to seek dismissal of unmeritorious qui tam suits brought in its name. The DOJ has historically used this power sparingly. We are happy to report, however, that more dismissals may be on the horizon.
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As co-chair of Sheppard Mullin's privacy & cybersecurity practice, Cardon must advise businesses on what data it collects, while fighting in court for his client's existing data collection policies. #Cybersecurity

Most of the unsealed portions are, as the district court fairly characterized, “broad statements of the government’s public discovery policies.”

DOJ’s Blue Book Partially Unsealed | False Claims Act Defense Blog
A judge recently unsealed portions of the Department of Justice’s criminal discovery manual that provides Department policy for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases. Blue Book
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Higher Filing Thresholds for HSR Act Premerger Notifications and Interlocking Directorates Announced | Antitrust Law Blog
On January 26, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission announced revised, higher thresholds for premerger filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976; HSR
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