https://law.temple.edu/10q/doj-targeting-private-equity-firms-in-false-claims-act-litigation/
The False Claims Act (FCA) has long been a powerful tool for the federal government to generate large recoveries from government contractors, including companies in the healthcare industry. In fiscal year 2017 alone, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) recovered more than $3.7 billion in settlements and judgments in civil cases brought under the FCA.
https://law.temple.edu/10q/new-guidance-on-recreational-cannabis-taxation-and-cannabis-business-deductions-in-new-jersey/
July 26, 2023 Hannah Travaglini (LAW ’21) of Montgomery McCracken outlines the newly introduced tax regulations and deductions for the New Jersey cannabis industry.
https://law.temple.edu/10q/10-qa-episode-10-interview-with-greg-seltzer-law-03-pioneer-behind-philly-music-fest-and-ballard-spahrs-vc-practice/
In the first episode of Fall 2021, Abygaelle Loubeau chats with Greg Seltzer (LAW ’03) about venture capital financing transactions and his nonprofit, Philly Music Fest. Interviewer: Abygaelle Loubeau (LAW ’23) Guest: Gregory L. Seltzer, Partner at Ballard Spahr, Creator and Executive Producer of Philly Music Fest
https://law.temple.edu/10q/delaware-set-to-expand-exculpation-to-certain-officers-of-corporations/
The Delaware General Assembly is set to consider amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (DGCL), already approved by the Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association, to, among other things, allow Delaware corporations to adopt exculpation clauses limiting or eliminating the monetary liability of certain officers. The proposed amendment to Section ...
https://admissions.temple.edu/news/2025/10/meet-students-who-made-local-sustainability-impact-during-climate-justice-field-school-internship
Student-participants in Temple’s Climate Justice Field School internship program spent their summers learning how to address wide-reaching climate-related challenges on a local scale. Organized by the Department of Geography, Environment, and Urban Studies, the Climate Justice Field School places undergraduate students in roles in Philadelphia-based organizations working to confront ...
https://law.temple.edu/10q/does-gdpr-apply-to-your-brand/
Does the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply to my brand? This is a question with which many U.S.-based franchisors have been grappling since the GDPR took effect on May 25 th, 2018. Six months later, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued, for public comment, guidelines on the territorial scope of GDPR. Below is a breakdown of the major questions and takeaways for ...
https://law.temple.edu/10q/delaware-court-of-chancery-orders-investment-fund-and-manager-to-pay-over-20-million-in-damages-for-demise-of-tech-company/
On July 6, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery imposed $20.3 million in damages on Georgetown Basho Investors, LLC (Georgetown), an investment fund; its President and Managing Member, Chester Davenport; and Board member Jonathan Fotos, after finding their actions led to the downfall of Basho Technologies, Inc. (the Company). The Company was once a promising, early stage technology company ...
https://law.temple.edu/10q/lets-talk-about-sensor-ships-managing-big-data-in-the-maritime-world/
Big data is not a trend or fad; it is a concept of gathering and analyzing information to reveal patterns, and it’s here to stay. Companies use big data to interpret performance trends and make strategic decisions. In particular, the maritime industry is using big data to revolutionize the industry. Understanding data optimization, and its risks, will enable users to apply big data in new ...
https://law.temple.edu/10q/new-gasb-statements-considerations-and-best-practices-for-public-pension-fiduciaries/
The Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) sets accounting standards for public pensions. It recently announced new standards that raise questions for public pensions and the governments that sponsor them. Newly enacted GASB Statements 67 and 68 govern financial reporting and accounting for public pension plans. They represent a shift from a funding-based approach to an accounting-based ...
https://law.temple.edu/10q/sovereign-debt-trial-century/
The sovereign debt dispute involving Argentine bonds has attracted substantial attention and raised a number of novel and significant legal issues. This short essay provides a brief overview of this controversy. In 2001, the Republic of Argentina experienced a severe economic crisis. Inflation rose to over 40%, the stock market lost 60% of its value,