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In a rare positive decision for employers in Massachusetts, one of the Commonwealth’s district appellate courts held that a retention bonus is not a wage under the Massachusetts “Wage Act” (G.L. c. 149, § 148).

Many e-commerce retailers are closely monitoring increasing bipartisan criticism of the Section 321 de minimis program.

Last week, the Eleventh Circuit held that a conspiracy need not be unlawful to introduce co-conspirator statements under Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2)(E), reversing the district court’s exclusion of certain statements.

On October 2, a federal district court in the Western District of Texas sentenced Dr. Xiaoxing Tao, a highly accomplished research engineer, to probation for two counts of failure to report his taxes. Dr. Tao had been originally charged, along with his wife, in a 22-count indictment for illegally exporting defense articles, wire fraud, false statements, conspiracy, and evading taxes.

Hear from experts about the legal considerations to start or grow a business in Germany or the US.

On September 29, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1047, one of the most ambitious efforts yet to establish a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory framework in the United States.

In the realm of estate planning, many people are familiar with the traditional will as a means of distributing assets after death.

Part six of our Family Office University event series will be hosted in person in our Chicago office (with a reception to follow) and will also be available for web viewing on November 13th.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Counsel Douglas E. Hewlett has been named to Daily Journal’s annual “Top 40 Under 40” list, which honors high-achieving attorneys in California across all fields and practices.

Danielle Bulger will present on the panel titled, “The Paper Trail: Attribution, AI, and Copyright.”

On September 28, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 3129. The proposed law sought to regulate health care transactions involving private equity and hedge funds.

The consent order includes a $1.5 million fine and other non-monetary penalties.

Fred Weber will lead a breakout session at the Emerging Philanthropy Conference hosted by the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council and the Western Pennsylvania chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 27, 2024.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Back in the 1970s, US Congress passed laws that allow private parties to bring citizen suits to enforce federal environmental laws.

In December 2023, US Congress passed a landmark anti-bribery law: the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA). FEPA was designed to supplement the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and expand liability to foreign government officials who solicit or accept bribes from US companies.

Health Care Practice Leader Douglas A. Grimm was quoted by Law360 discussing the lack of regulation surrounding the use of AI within health care.

Consumer Products Industry Group co-leader, Lynn R. Fiorentino, panelist for the “PFAS: What You Need to Know When Testing or Defending a Product” session during the Prop 65 Annual Conference in San Francisco, California.

In May, a top-ranked wide receiver from the two-time reigning state champion football program at DeSoto High School in Texas tweeted his disappointment that California, Georgia, Florida, and even Louisiana allow high school athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL).

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

On September 11, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took final action approving a revision to California’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) Warehouse Indirect Source Rule (ISR).

Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know

Are you sure that “Made in the USA” food product you just bought is truly American-made? This question is becoming increasingly pertinent in today’s global marketplace.

ArentFox Schiff Automotive Group Partner Sara Judge was quoted in a recent Automotive News article regarding a case involving Nissan North America’s sales performance metrics.

Food, Drug, Medical Device & Cosmetic Partner Emily Cowley Leongini will lead a session on dietary supplements in the Food & Drug Law Institute’s (FDLI) virtual Introduction to Food Law and Regulation course on September 18, 2024.