Entities

Mexico Enacts Pioneering Personal Data Protection Law: Expands Rights for Individuals and Legal Entities Alike

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Mexico City, Mexico – A significant legislative change in Mexico came into effect on March 21, 2025, with the enforcement of the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (FLPPD). This new law, which was published just a day before its enactment, introduces critical alterations that reshape the privacy landscape in Mexico, particularly concerning how private entities handle personal data. One of the most groundbreaking reforms is the dissolution of the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Protection of Personal Data. The oversight responsibilities previously held by this … Read more

Maine Faces Legal Battle Over Voter-Approved Campaign Finance Caps as Conservative Entities Push Back

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AUGUSTA, Maine — A recent lawsuit is challenging the voter-approved limitations on political action committee (PAC) contributions in Maine, spotlighting a pivotal conflict over campaign finance laws and democratic expression. Spearheaded by conservative groups, the legal battle targets a measure that caps the amount individuals can give to PACs, which they argue stifles free speech and undermines a fundamental component of American democracy. The disputed law, which was ratified by Maine voters, sets a strict constraint on the contributions that can flow into PACs, entities pivotal for fundraising and advertising in political campaigns. Proponents of … Read more

Goldman Sachs Battles in Court to Seal Names in 1MDB Class Action Lawsuit, Citing Privacy Concerns for Unimplicated Employees and Entities

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal development emerging from the infamous 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, Goldman Sachs finds itself embroiled in a securities fraud litigation initiated by investors in 2018. The case, presided over by Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker in the Southern District of New York, recently addressed the contentious issue of sealing certain documents related to a motion for class certification pursued by the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs argued that transparency is paramount, citing a legal precedent that underscores the principle of public access to judicial documents. However, Goldman Sachs contended that disclosing … Read more