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10/27/2023

McGrath North Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus for its Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

McGrath North proudly announces its achievement of Mansfield Certification Plus from Diversity Lab. The firm has demonstrated its continued commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal industry by surpassing the Mansfield Rule requirement and tracking and measuring diverse representation across all levels of the firm.  


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10/13/2023

McGrath North Adds to its Business and Corporate Practice Group

 


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09/06/2023

McGrath North 2023 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

 


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08/30/2023

McGrath North Attorneys Awarded The Most Top Chambers Rankings in 2023

 


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1/17/24

Condominium Association Director Boot Camp

Please join us March 26, 2024, for an informative webinar on the challenges and tasks faced by Condo Association directors. This event will provide a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and duties that directors undertake in managing condo associations. Attorney Bob Dailey will share invaluable insights and best practices to ensure smooth and successful operations. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of condo association management. Register now and mark your calendars for an enriching experience!  


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12/7/23

Privacy & Data Protection Summit 2023

We are thrilled to announce the resounding success of the 2nd Annual Privacy & Data Protection Summit hosted by McGrath North yesterday.  


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11/28/23

November 2023 Condo HOA Webinar

Yesterday, a highly informative webinar was conducted on the topic of assessments, delinquency, and liens in relation to condominium and homeowners association (HOA) properties. The webinar shed light on the crucial aspects of managing and collecting assessments, handling delinquencies, and understanding the legal framework of liens in these communities. Participants had the opportunity to gain valuable insights from attorney Bob Dailey, who provided practical solutions for dealing with delinquent owners, ensuring financial stability, and implementing effective collection strategies. The webinar proved to be essential for board members equipping them with the necessary knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of assessments, delinquencies, and liens in the realm of condo and HOA communities.  


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08/08/2023

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03/14/2024

Executive Order On Exporting U.S. Sensitive Personal Data: What To Know

On February 28, 2024, President Biden issued Executive Order 14117, titled “Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern” (the “Executive Order”). This Executive Order sets in motion a rule-making process that has the potential to significantly impact the data processing practices of certain entities and organizations that hold U.S. citizens’ personal data. Read on to find out more about the Executive Order and its implications:  


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02/28/2024

FTC Announces Hart-Scott-Rodino Thresholds For 2024 And Increased Filing Fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released the revised thresholds used in determining whether parties to certain acquisition transactions are required to comply with the requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act). The thresholds are revised on an annual basis by the FTC to reflect changes in the gross national product. At the same time the FTC released revised filing fee amounts. The revised thresholds and filing fees for 2024 will become effective on March 6, 2024.   


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02/27/2024

Outdated Privacy Policy Or Haven't Adopted A Privacy Policy Yet? Why Organizations Need An Up-to-Date Privacy Policy Now More Than Ever Before

Virtually every industry, at every level of the global economy, has become increasingly technology-centric in recent years. This technological centricity has given rise to certain standardized expectations and norms within almost all industries. These norms, which may take the form of statutes, regulations, market standards, third-party certifications, and the like, increasingly demand increased transparency, especially in the areas of data collection and processing. Notably, there has been an increasing rise in states adopting legislation to provide stricter governance and protections of data privacy. In working to meet these increasingly common norms and expectations, organizations should be prepared to adopt and update a privacy policy. Read below to see some of the primary reasons why your organization should be looking to adopt or update a privacy policy.  


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02/08/2024

The Rise Of The Pen Register And Trap And Trace Device Theory In Privacy Lawsuits

In recent years, lawsuits challenging technology that tracks website users have grown. The latest claims that California class action plaintiffs have introduced and begun to file are under the pen register and trap and trace device theory, under Section 638.51 of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA).  


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1/3/24

Can Your Homeowners Association or Condominium Association Hand Over Your Members' Email Addresses?

Can your HOA or condominium association turn over its members’ email addresses to an outside party?  


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12/24/23

Should the Association Hire an Architect to Review Architectural Review Committee Requests?

A lot of Associations ask about best practices related to the use of architects to help an architectural review committee (ARC) review project submittals. More specifically, they’re asking how an architect consultant should interact with the Board when an owner submits a project for the ARC to review.  


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12/14/2023

Navigating Election Years For Nonprofits: Limitations On Lobbying

As we approach an election year, many nonprofits may find themselves in a position that they want to, or are asked to, support particular issues or candidates. However, Section 501(c)(3) specifically states that no substantial part of an exempt organization’s activities can involve carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and that the exempt organization may not, directly or indirectly, participate in or intervene in any political campaign, including the publishing or distributing of statements on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. If the exempt organization engages in substantial legislative activities or any political campaign activities, the organization risks having its exemption revoked.  


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12/14/2023

A Piece Of The Pie: The Use Of Profits Interests And Carried Interests In Business And Estate Planning

General Tax Treatment and Popularity  


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09/20/2021

Privacy is Power - Episode 7: Getting Certified

Data protection certifications are a great way to give your organization an edge against your competitors when it comes to scoring new clients and proving up your data privacy and security compliance. However, understanding all the different certifications available and which certifications will provide the most value for organization can be tricky. This month, Stacey Shadden and Caroline Pieper discuss the most common types of certifications and how they can be beneficial for your organization as you consider getting certified!  


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08/23/2021

Privacy is Power - Episode 6: Don't Click the Link! The Importance of Employee Privacy Training

This month’s episode of Privacy is Power focuses on the importance of employee privacy and security training. Reports show that as many as 90% of breaches start from social engineering or phishing attacks that an organization’s technical security solutions can’t protect against. Training an organization’s workforce who handle sensitive data will have an immediate impact on an organization’s level of data security, and not properly training the workforce can be costly and detrimental. Don’t trust that employees know how to properly protect data or implement proper procedure, reach out to McGrath North’s Privacy and Cybersecurity team today to create a tailored training guide to efficiently ensure employees know proper protocol.   


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07/21/2021

Privacy is Power - Episode 5: Top 5 Data Privacy and Security Topics In The News

2021 is already heating up with privacy and security regulatory changes. Congress is getting closer to federal legislation, regulatory agencies are finding ways to get involved and the first national cyber director in history was sworn in by the White House. Check out this month’s episode of Privacy is Power to get up to speed on the top 5 newsworthy data privacy and security topics to help your organization implement updates and prepare for future changes in the world of data privacy and security.  


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06/16/2021

Privacy is Power - Episode 4: The Next Normal: Privacy Considerations for Return to Work

As the pandemic continues to wind down and vaccines are more widely distributed, employers are bringing employees back to work and may be collecting or accessing data through the use of vaccine cards, temperature checks, COVID-19 screening questions, workplace monitoring apps, and more. Join us for Episode 4, where we discuss not only the data privacy considerations associated with bringing employees back to work, but also the labor and employment considerations. This month, a guest speaker from McGrath North’s labor and employment group, Cody Brookhouser-Sisney, joins Caroline and Stacey for a panel discussion.  


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