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Book Update: New York Elder Law (Second Edition)
New York Elder Law explores the evolving legal landscape shaped by the growing population of older adults in New York. As seniors live longer, their legal needs become more complex and urgent. Edited by Douglas J. Chu—one of New York’s leading elder law attorneys with over thirty years of experience—this authoritative volume brings together a team of seasoned experts to address the critical issues facing aging individuals today. From estate planning to healthcare decisions, this essential guide offers clear, practical insights for navigating the legal challenges of aging with dignity and security.
Updates in this sixth release include:
- Chapter 5, Nursing Homes, offers an updated look at key legal protections for residents, including the prohibition against third-party payment guarantees and unlawful financial recovery from family members. It also covers discharge planning requirements, residents’ rights to appeal discharge decisions, and the obligation of facilities to provide assistive devices that support hearing and vision.
- Chapter 6, New York Power of Attorney, is revised to further clarify rights and obligations of individuals holding the power of attorney in New York and adds discussion of special proceedings that may be brought for a number of purposes related to power of attorney.
- Chapter 3, Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind, or Disabled, includes updated appendices to provide quick references to information on regional rates for nursing homes, and allowances for income for personal needs of an applicant and community spouse income and exempt resources.
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Meet Our AALL 2025 Booth Raffle Winner: Iain Barksdale
At the 2025 AALL Annual Conference in Portland this summer, PLI raffled off a coffee gift set. We are pleased to announce this year’s winner is Iain Barksdale, Technical Services Librarian at University of Alabama School of Law! Read on to learn about Iain’s path to librarianship, and his PLI favorites.
Tell us a little about yourself. Why did you become a librarian?
I had worked as a part-time librarian before law school while I was an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at two Kentucky community colleges. During law school I worked in the law library and then later was the library manager for the Legal Aid Society in Louisville. In my third year of law school, I decided that I did not want to practice law but rather move back into academia and teach. Since I enjoyed librarianship and research, I made a plan to earn an MLS and enter into law librarianship full-time.
What do you like most about your job as a Technology Services Librarian at Alabama Law?
I enjoy educating others in the use of technology in order to be more effective and efficient in the work they need to do in law school and later on in practice.
Which PLI product do you most frequently recommend to students or faculty?
I am a big fan of PLI practice guides and checklists. Our students receive plenty of quality doctrinal instruction, so I like to guide them towards practice-oriented sources that can save them time by not “reinventing the wheel.”
What did you think of this year’s AALL conference? What was the highlight for you?
I thought it was a good conference this year with plenty of forward-looking sessions. The highlight for me was reconnecting with fellow colleagues, as I have not been to a conference since the first conference cancelled due to COVID, and talking about what they are doing in their libraries, particularly regarding access to legal data and legal research instruction. Nothing can really replace being physically present with friends and colleagues.
Book Update: Fintech, Regtech, and the Financial Services Industry
Fintech, Regtech, and the Financial Services Industry offers a comprehensive exploration of how innovations in securities trading and payment systems are reshaping the financial landscape. Through contributions from seasoned professionals, the book highlights emerging trends, regulatory developments, and the opportunities these changes present for market participants. This timely volume serves as a vital resource for understanding the intersection of finance, technology, and regulation in a rapidly shifting environment.
Highlights of this seventh release include:
- Chapter 2, Fintech Jurisdictional Issues, has been updated to cover recent SEC staff statements (Section 2:2.1); and new discussion of artificial intelligence (AI), its regulation, and the relevant Executive Order issued in January 2025 (Section 2:6).
- Chapter 13, Financial Services Cybersecurity, covers the SEC’s 2024 amendments to Regulation S-P and proposed changes to Regulation SCI on cybersecurity and IT resilience (Sections 13:5 and 13:5.1), and new risk management rules for broker-dealers, clearing agencies, and other regulated entities (Section 13:5.3); interagency banking cybersecurity regulation (Section 13:8); and developments in the New York Department of Financial Services’ regulation of financial cybersecurity (Section 13:18).
- Chapter 16, FinTech: Money Laundering Risks of New Financial Technologies, outlines the rise of generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) (Section 16:1.1); and AML enforcement actions against fintech companies for insufficient AML controls or other significant regulatory failings (Section 16:5.2[A], [E]–[G]).
- To aid in your research, the Table of Authorities and Index have been updated.
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Book Update: Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds Regulation (Third Edition)
Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds Regulation delivers up-to-date, practical guidance on navigating the complex regulatory landscape governing mutual funds and ETFs. It covers everything from prospectus standards and contract drafting to valuation methods, marketing compliance, and cybersecurity risks. With expert insights on avoiding legal pitfalls and meeting regulatory expectations, this annually updated volume is a vital tool for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving financial environment.
Highlights of this release include:
- Chapter 1, An Introduction to Mutual Funds, follows the latest developments in the history of the mutual fund industry (Section 1:1).
- Chapter 40, Treasury and Related Reporting, outlines key reporting obligations for U.S. institutional investors under the Treasury International Capital system, the Treasury Foreign Currency system, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis’s “BE system.” The discussion has been updated to include recent developments, with expanded coverage of the BE-10 Benchmark Survey (Form BE-10), highlighting its scope, filing requirements, and implications for cross-border investment reporting (Section 40:4.1[C]–[C][5]).
- Chapter 45, Investment Management M&A, has been updated to cover the enforceability of non-compete agreements (Section 45:2.1); DOL fiduciary rule implementation (Section 45:3.7); and the U.K. FCA MiFID II rules on purchasing investment research (Section 45:5).
- To aid in your research, the Table of Authorities and Index have been updated.
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Book Update: Investment Adviser Regulation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Compliance and the Law (Third Edition)
Stay ahead in the complex world of investment adviser compliance with Investment Adviser Regulation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Compliance and the Law. Covering SEC, state, and statutory standards, the book offers practical insights on registration, disclosure, advertising, cybersecurity, and more. With annual updates and expert guidance on Form ADV, advisory contracts, and best execution practices, it’s a must-have resource for advisers, attorneys, compliance professionals, and regulators.
Highlights of this release include:
- Chapter 14, Privacy of Client Financial Information: An Overview, has been updated to reflect key regulatory developments, including the FTC’s May 2024 amendments to the Safeguards Rule, which now require financial institutions to report certain “Notification Events” (Section 14:2.2[E]). It also covers the NYDFS’s revised Cybersecurity Regulation—effective April 2024 and fully adopted by November 2025—introducing enhanced governance requirements for CISOs, expanded risk assessments, and updated incident response protocols (Section 14:6.3). Additionally, the chapter discusses Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), applicable to organizations handling personal data in Bermuda, including fintech firms (Section 14:7.4).
- Chapter 42, Mutual Funds, covers the most recent reporting requirements affecting mutual funds (Section 42:1).
- Chapter 43, Managed Advisory Accounts & Wrap Fee Programs, discusses the SEC’s Division of Examinations April 2024 risk alert that highlights the Division staff’s observations regarding compliance with the Marketing Rule (Section 43:10.2).
- Chapter 54, Municipal Advisor Regulation, features expanded coverage of enforcement actions involving municipal advisors, focusing on both regulatory and fiduciary obligations (Section 54:1.1[A][1]–[A][4]). It also includes deeper analysis of how municipal advisory activities intersect with other professional services offered by advisor firms (Section 54:1.1[E][1]). Updates to MSRB and SEC rule discussions reflect recent rulemaking, including obligations for solicitor municipal advisors and requirements to obtain CUSIP numbers in certain competitive offerings (Section 54:18), along with enhanced guidance on supervisory and recordkeeping duties (Section 54:21).
- Chapter 64, Blockchain and Digital Assets, has been updated to cover regulatory developments involving digital securities (Section 64:6.1) and commodities (Section 64:6.2).
- To aid in your research, the Table of Authorities and Index have been updated.
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Most Popular Books on PLI PLUS So Far This Year!
The results are in! These are the top books PLI PLUS users can’t get enough of in 2025 so far…
Popular Banking Titles
1. Asset-Based Lending: A Practical Guide to Secured Financing
2. Consumer Financial Services Answer Book
3. Hillman on Documenting Secured Transactions: Effective Drafting and Litigation
4. Consumer Financial Services Fundamentals
5. New Developments in Securitization
Popular Corporate & Securities Titles
1. Private Equity Funds: Formation and Operation
3. Investment Adviser Regulation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Compliance and the Law
4. Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements
5. Public Company Deskbook: Complying with Federal Governance & Disclosure Requirements
Popular Employment Titles
1. Fragomen on Immigration Fundamentals: A Guide to Law and Practice
2. Fundamentals of Noncompetes
3. Healthcare Employment Practice: Policy, Law and Procedure
4. Sports Law
Popular Estates & Trusts Titles
1. Stocker on Drawing Wills and Trusts
2. Private Clients Legal & Tax Planning Answer Book
3. Blattmachr on Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts
4. Annual Estate Planning Institute
Popular Intellectual Property Titles
1. How to Write a Patent Application
2. IP Issues in Business Transactions
3. Patent Law: A Practitioner’s Guide
4. Advanced Trade Secrets: New Challenges, New Solutions, and New Imperatives
5. Faber & Kowalski on Mechanics of Patent Claim Drafting
Popular Litigation Titles
1. Stepping It Up: A Guide for Mid-Level Law Firm Associates
2. Fundamentals of Taking and Defending Depositions
3. Attorney-Client Privilege Answer Book
5. Negotiation Skills Essentials
Popular Real Estate Titles
1. Annual Real Estate Tax Forum
2. Friedman and Smith on Contracts and Conveyances of Real Property
5. Negotiating Commercial Leases
Popular Tax Titles
4. Tax Planning for Domestic & Foreign Partnerships, LLCs, Joint Ventures & Other Strategic Alliances
5. Business Taxation Deskbook: Corporations, Partnerships, Subchapter S, and International
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New Edition: Fashion Law and Business: Brands & Retailers (Third Edition)
Fashion Law and Business: Brands & Retailers (Third Edition) provides clear guidance on the wide range of legal and business issues faced by fashion industry participants, including designers, suppliers, manufacturers of apparel and accessories, retailers, and emerging entrepreneurs. Written by three of America’s leading fashion and retail law authorities, the new edition incorporates coverage of AI as well as new discussion of sustainability and relevant rules of environmental law to provide a comprehensive guide to the issues affecting the fashion industry today.
Readers will learn the considerations involved in starting a company in the fashion industry, including:
- Developing a business plan, determining the form and structure of the legal entity, and obtaining financing;
- How patent, trademark, copyright, and international design rights protection laws have been applied to the fashion industry, and their impact in such areas as gray market goods and counterfeiting;
- The contractual relationships and regulatory issues applicable to the design and production of fashion products;
- The dynamics of retail sales in the apparel industry;
- The legal issues involved in leasing and licensing brick-and-mortar retail stores;
- How to deal with labor and employment issues that relate to the fashion industry,
- The legal and practical concerns that affect sales and acquisitions of fashion companies, going public, and restructuring or bankruptcy.
Testimonials:
“A comprehensive guide that clearly addresses, in an approachable manner, all facets of law in the retail industry. Fashion Law and Business is unique in its global insider’s view and thorough understanding of the nuanced retail industry.”
–Kelly Koyama-Garcia, Retail Brand General Counsel
“…[T]his guide goes beyond the expected and usual topics to focus on key practice areas such as manufacturing, sustainability, real estate, and employment law. This publication is a must-have for any modern fashion lawyer who seeks to be well-rounded in law and business.”
–Lisa Keith, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Steve Madden, Ltd.
“Fashion Law and Business is THE go-to resource for any (and every) fashion law practitioner, as it masterfully blends real-world industry challenges with insightful legal analysis.”
–Danielle Garno, Adjunct Professor in Fashion Law at the University of Miami School of Law and Partner, Daniel Ebeling Maccia & Cohen
“In an ever more rapidly evolving world where brands can take fashion they see on the street (or social media) and turn it into commercial production orders within hours, it is more important than ever to have a good understanding of the legal rules of the road. This casebook is an indispensable resource for designers, brands, and the ecosystem of partners who work with them.”
–Craig Fleishman, General Counsel of MycoWorks, Inc., formerly General Counsel to Rebecca Minkoff LLC
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