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Comment Deadlines Established for Rural Call Completion Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Adam D. Bowser, Alan G. Fishel, Jeffrey E. Rummel
On May 7, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning potential actions it is considering to address problems associated with rural long-distance call completion.
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FEC Seeks Comments on Using New Technologies to Make Political Contributions
Craig Engle
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DC Circuit Strikes Down NLRB’s Controversial Notice Posting Rule
Michael L. Stevens
Managing OSHA Blog
Sixth Circuit’s Standard for Employee Exposure Nothing New
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New York’s Status as Prime Arbitration Venue Bolstered with Opening of the New York International Arbitration Center
Bernice K. Leber, Elliott M. Kroll, Hunter T. Carter, Julius A. Rousseau, III, Matthew Nolan, Pierre-Richard Prosper, Timothy J. Feighery
Fashion Counsel
Visas and Visiting Executives
Anthony V. Lupo, Nancy A. Noonan
In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Partners Anthony Lupo and Nancy Noonan discuss the best visa types to assure smooth extended stays for strategic managers on assignment in the US for up to seven years.
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CMS Clarifies Sequestration Does Not Mandate Cuts in Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Payments to Contracted Providers, Suppliers, and Pharmacies
David S. Greenberg
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Court Dismisses Challenge to the Legality of Manufacturer-Sponsored Co-Payment Assistance Programs
Stephanie Trunk
Managing OSHA Blog
CSB Releases Video on Richmond Refinery Incident Despite Objections from Chevron
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Register Pallante and House Judiciary Chairman Goodlatte Announce Plans for Possible Revision of Copyright Act
Dan H. Renberg
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Landmark Decision Regarding Fair, Reasonable and Nondiscriminatory ("FRAND") Royalty Rates for Patents Essential to Industry Standards
Pamela M. Deese
On April 25, 2013, Judge James Robart in the Western District of Washington issued an unprecedented 207-page decision that marks the first time a federal judge has tried to define what constitutes a fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory (FRAND) royalty rate for standard-essential patents (SEPs).
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Assessing Your Work Life, Part 1
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Visitors to the United States — New Process for Entry Documentation
Nancy A. Noonan
Fashion Counsel
World Renowned Fashion Giant Ralph Lauren Corporation Resolves Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Investigation with DOJ & SEC for $1.6 Million
Lynn R. Fiorentino, Anthony V. Lupo
Ralph Lauren Corporation has agreed to pay $1.6 million collectively to resolve allegations of misconduct under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for allegedly bribing government officials in Argentina.
Fashion Counsel
When Complaining About Your Job Becomes Protected Concerted Activity
Michael L. Stevens
On April 19, 2013 the National Labor Relations Board held that the Bettie Page clothing company unlawfully fired employees who used Facebook to discuss complaints about their supervisor’s conduct and other work-related concerns, rejecting the employer’s claim it was tricked into firing the workers.
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Automotive Practice Group News
Aaron H. Jacoby
Managing OSHA Blog
Senate Committee to Vote on Secretary of Labor Nominee Thomas Perez May 16th, 2013 (UPDATED)
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Capitol Records v. ReDigi: District Court Finds First Sale Defense Does Not Apply to Re-Sale of Digital Music Downloads
Anthony V. Lupo
Managing OSHA Blog
CSB Sharply Criticizes API 755 and Seeks Public Comment
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Supreme Court on ERISA: It’s All About the Plan
Alison Lima Andersen, Caroline Turner English
Fashion Counsel
Court Denies Urban Outfitters’ Motion to Dismiss Navajo Nation’s Trademark Suit
Anthony V. Lupo, Luna M. Samman
On February 28, 2012, The Navajo Nation sued Urban Outfitters, Inc. and its subsidiaries for trademark infringement, dilution, unfair competition, false advertising, unfair practices and state trademark infringement, and violation of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
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The Expanding Use of the Federal False Claims Act to Police Trade and Export Compliance
Kay C. Georgi
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USTR to Negotiate with European Union on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement
Laura E. Doyle*, Philip S. English*
Managing OSHA Blog
Chemical Safety Board Pursues Ambitious and Far-Reaching Five-Year Plan
Managing OSHA Blog
Update on Lawsuit Challenging Combustible Dust Provisions of New HAZCOM Standard