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Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Michael K. Molzberger, Alexandra M. Romero, Lauren C. Schaefer
On April 30, the Federal Register announced that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Non-Compete Clause Rule is scheduled to be published on May 7. The Rule becomes effective 120 days after publication, resulting in an anticipated effective date of September 4, 2024.
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, D. Austin Rettew, Mattie Bowden
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries
J. Michael Showalter, Samuel A. Rasche
Juliana v. United States — brought by 21 children against the United States and alleging that the government has failed to adequately respond to climate change — has ping-ponged through the federal court system since 2015.
Devin Ross, Kirstie Brenson, Frederick J. Sperling, Amy (Salomon) McFarland
Disney fired Carano after she posted a series of controversial political social media posts. The multinational entertainment conglomerate’s motion raises an issue of interest for many media and entertainment companies and their talent.
Lynn R. Fiorentino, Katia Asche, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D., Emily B. Lewis
Amid a rise in state laws and regulations governing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), two congressional Democrats introduced the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act (FCRAA) in their respective chambers on April 18.
Nancy A. Noonan, David R. Hamill, Diana Dimitriuc Quaia, Leah Scarpelli, Jessica DiPietro, Yun Gao, Mario A. Torrico
As a follow up to our March 1 alert on Imported Products Containing an Aluminum Extrusion Part or Any Extruded Aluminum, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the preliminary antidumping dumping duties affecting exporters and producers from 14 countries.
Amy (Salomon) McFarland, Matthew L. Finkelstein*, Ross J. Charap, Julia Ambros
The original frontman of The Guess Who, Burton Cummings, terminated his public performance license agreements in the hope of preventing what he calls a The Guess Who “cover band” from performing the works he penned for the 1970’s band.
Jo-Ann Marchica, Mindy Pittell Hurwitz, Stephen Blake
With 2024 well underway, this article highlights some of the pressing legal issues impacting the long term care and senior housing industry this year, including trends affecting the industry and emerging issues industry participants likely will face throughout the rest of 2024 and beyond.
Derek Ha, Kay C. Georgi
License Exception MED, published by the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on April 25, authorizes the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of EAR99 “medical devices” to non-military hospitals but comes with new restrictions and due diligence requirements.
Shayshari Potter, Lynn R. Fiorentino
California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed additional safe harbor warnings for products containing acrylamide in response to recent litigation questioning the constitutionality of such labeling requirements.
Meera Gorjala, Daniel J. Deeb, Andrew N. Sawula, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D.
On April 8, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued interim guidance for public comment regarding the destruction and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Below, we discuss the guidance and potential implications for PFAS remediation.
Lauren C. Schaefer, Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Michael K. Molzberger, Alexandra M. Romero
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to adopt a final rule purporting to ban most employee noncompetes.
Kay C. Georgi, Matthew Tuchband, Derek Ha, Sylvia G. Costelloe
Hidden in the supplemental emergency appropriation bill (containing support for Israel and Ukraine) that President Biden signed on April 24 is a provision extending the current five-year SoL under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Trading with the Enemy Act to 10 years.
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Mohammed T. Farooqui, D. Austin Rettew
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries
Leah Scarpelli, Jessica DiPietro
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is assessing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of steel and aluminum produced in the United States through a factfinding investigation initially launched in June 2023.
Peter R. Zeidenberg, Taniel E. Anderson, Michael F. Dearington, Morgan R. Pankow, Laura Zell
On Wednesday, April 17, the US Sentencing Commission dramatically restricted consideration of so-called “acquitted conduct” when courts determine criminal sentences under the Guidelines Manual.
Sarah L. Lode, Joshua R. More, Andrew N. Sawula, Daniel J. Deeb
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a suite of final rules aimed at reducing contamination, emissions, and discharges from coal- and gas-fired power plants on April 25.
Kelly K. Ballentine
Effective July 1, employers must pay employees a salary of at least $844 per week (equivalent to $43,888 per year) to qualify for the Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees exemptions from minimum wage and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Francis X. Lyons, Devin Ross, J. Michael Showalter
Federal environmental enforcement can be civil, criminal, or both.
Michele L. Gipp, Jo-Ann Marchica, Kathryn L. Steffen
With the end of the first quarter of 2024, we highlight five developments, changes, or challenges that health systems, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physician practices, health insurers, and other health care providers, companies, and investors may face when entering into health care transactions in the US market.
Jennifer A. Yelen, Lauren C. Schaefer, Marissa Rael
On April 15, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its long-awaited final rule and interpretive guidance implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
Meera Gorjala, Andrew N. Sawula, Bina Joshi
Earlier this week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule designating two per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Nancy A. Noonan, William G. Stroupe II
On April 22, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published a Federal Register notice announcing initiation of an investigation into China with respect to its practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sector under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Jennifer DePalma, Lee M. Caplan, Jodi Tai
When negotiating a transaction or vendor agreement, or adopting website terms of service or privacy policies, the choices made in dispute resolution provisions can significantly impact outcomes and costs in the event of a dispute.
Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Michael K. Molzberger, Alexandra M. Romero, Lauren C. Schaefer
Today, the Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule purporting to ban noncompete covenants for workers nationwide, which will become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register, unless first enjoined in long-anticipated litigation to challenge the FTC’s attempted rulemaking.