Yesterday, the EPA finalized four new rules implementing pollution restrictions for power plants. Our Environmental and Energy team summarizes rule highlights and analyzes the path ahead: bit.ly/3Qj72je

#WorldIPDay 2024 is an opportunity to explore how #IntellectualProperty encourages and can amplify the innovative and creative solutions that are so crucial to building a common future. Learn how Taft IP litigators protected a charity in this case study: ow.ly/lT3a30rLGSt

When #AI goes wrong, who (or what) is liable? Attorneys Zach Heck and JP Jarecki review federal and local laws and guidance related to AI in the latest Taft Privacy & Data Security Insights blog post: bit.ly/4d7ZOZv

Taft Detroit welcomes five new attorneys:
Meet Steve Enwright: bit.ly/4d8dMKJ
Meet Greg Moore: bit.ly/3UdPPJj
Meet Katherine Razdolsky Rothstein: bit.ly/3U4JPCs
Meet Christopher Ryan: bit.ly/3JxggF2
Meet Jacob Simon: bit.ly/4b7Ov1l

Yesterday, the Treasury Department published regulations regarding the requirements for a qualified investment entity to be considered domestically controlled, which may affect many domestically controlled REITs. Learn more from our Tax team here: bit.ly/4bbLptf

The EEOC recently published guidance on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which requires employers to accommodate an employee’s limitations associated with pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. More from our Employment team: bit.ly/3UxUZBa

Yesterday, the FTC issued a new rule banning virtually all noncompete agreements covering workers in the United States. Learn how your company can prepare from our Antitrust and Employment teams here: bit.ly/44cBHV8

Join us for the return of Taft Columbus’ annual Employment and Labor Seminar on May 8 to learn the latest legal developments and earn #CLE and #SHRM credit (pending). Register here: bit.ly/3xTneBB

A Taft team led by Beth Bryan and including Stuart Dornette and Russell Sayre earned an Ohio Supreme Court victory, reversing an appellate ruling and awarding interest on previously awarded damages for Taft client Vandercar. bit.ly/3QfsxSj

#TeamTaft provides a deeper dive into the EPA’s new drinking water standards for six toxic “forever chemicals” in our most recent blog post: bit.ly/3xUrqkm

Taft Chicago partner Marcus Harris will speak on “Resurgence of Unjust Enrichment Claims: Pleading, Proof, Defenses; Measure of Recovery, Innocent Defendants” during the Strafford CLE webinar on May 7. For more information: bit.ly/3U7xxJS

On April 19, the U.S. U.S. EPA announced the pending publication of a final rule designating two widely used #PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under CERCLA. Read more here: bit.ly/4aK3kaD

Taft Chicago partner Julie Pleshivoy will speak at the IICLE Estate Planning Short Course on May 17 in Chicago and June 7 in Champaign, Illinois. To learn more about the program: bit.ly/4aFdM3n

Taft Columbus partner Dave Thomas hosted his fourth episode of the “Trial Tested” podcast for ACTL, released on April 18. Thomas was joined by past ACTL president and a leading Canadian litigator, Jeff Leon. Learn more here: bit.ly/3Jqq57G

In a previous episode of Franchise Euphoria, Taft partner Josh Brown sat down with Alicia Miller, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Emergent Growth Advisors, to discuss the role of private equity in franchising. Listen here: apple.co/3Uff9zX #FranchiseFriday

Taft Cincinnati sponsored the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC) Annual Scholarships & Award Banquet this past weekend. BLAC works to ensure all lawyers and law students are given the opportunity to share equally in the benefits of the legal profession.

#TeamTaft welcomes Sophie Honeyman to the Chicago office as an associate in the Litigation group. Learn more about Sophie and her practice here: bit.ly/4cX0ksZ

Taft partner Sohan Dasgupta spoke at the Executive Branch Review Conference in Washington, D.C. on April 16, discussing the national security powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch. Learn more here: bit.ly/442GVCS

On April 11, Taft Columbus attorney Jim Maniace was named the Erika Blumenstein Memorial Award winner by Columbus REALTORS® for his lifetime achievements and contributions to the Central Ohio commercial real estate industry. To learn more: bit.ly/4cOinlf

This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) rolled out a new Pilot Program that encourages voluntary self-disclosures by individuals in certain types of criminal conduct involving corporations. Learn more from our team: bit.ly/3Jkfif4