The United States (US) Supreme Court’s recent ruling in BG Group v. Argentina generally reflects a pro-investor approach to interpreting preconditions in investment treaties.
Clothing manufacturers may want to rethink their marketing tactics at outlets, according to a letter prepared by four members of Congress. Specifically, four legislators recently asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch a federal investigation into the marketing practices.
Four members of Congress recently asked the Federal Trade Commission to launch a federal investigation into the marketing practices conducted by outlet stores.
In a recent case of first impression, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a decision that is a valuable example of how US courts often resolve cross-border discovery issues arising when a party relies on a foreign blocking statute.
This podcast will explore how employers can effectively protect against unfair post-employment competition without exposing their businesses to unexpected risks.
The tumultuous events currently unfolding in Ukraine raise concerns not only about Ukraine’s political future, but also its overall economic stability.
On February 26, voting 46-5 in favor of a new and far more expansive bill — the “Expansion of Earned Sick Time Act” (the Act) — that will eventually apply to nearly all New York City employers.
In this episode of Fashion Counsel, Anthony Lupo speaks with international luxury fashion house Escada's General Counsel, Lars Schmidt.
Anthony Lupo speaks with international luxury fashion house Escada's General Counsel, Lars Schmidt.
Following a trend of so-called “ban the box” legislation, on February 17, 2014, San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee (D) signed the Fair Chance Ordinance (the Act) into law.
The Council of Better Business Bureaus (BBB) recently announced that it will be increasing its enforcement efforts for website operators that participate in online behavioral advertising (OBA), which is targeted advertising to consumers based upon their interests.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) today released the details of his long awaited tax reform proposal.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) published a Notice in the Federal Register today inviting interested persons to attend a public meeting of the Board on April 10–11, 2014.
For decades, courts have wrangled with the “state of mind” needed to establish a criminal violation of the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
On Thursday, February 20, a critical hearing took place in the college student-athletes’ class action antitrust lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
According to a recent ruling in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, CrossFit may have violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by submitting a DMCA takedown request to Facebook based on trademark rights instead of copyrights.
In a decision that may well dramatically change the landscape of medical staff peer review, the Court unanimously held that if a physician claims an adverse peer review action was taken in retaliation against him or her for reporting quality of care issues.
A December 31 memo from Nancy Griswold, Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA), delivered bad news to health care providers and suppliers awaiting resolution of long-standing health care appeals.
Yes Means No Agreement to Arbitrate: Lack of Essential Elements of a Contract in Online Transactions
In a recent decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Lee v. Intelius Inc., 9th Cir., No. 11-35810, 12/16/13, the Court held that an online consumer could not be compelled to arbitrate a class action because the essential elements of a contract were not present.
On February 12, 2014, President Barack Obama issued his controversial and long anticipated Executive Order requiring contractors on new federal contracts to pay a minimum wage of $10.10 per hour by January 1, 2015.
This past year, OSHA launched an enforcement initiative focused on improving safety for temporary workers.
Earlier this month, Arent Fox Health Care partner Lowell C. Brown published an article in California Healthcare News that provides insight into a key peer review case involving legal principles and individual behaviors that provide critical lessons for hospitals.
Fashion Counsel host Anthony Lupo, partner and leader of the firm’s Fashion, Luxury Goods & Retail practice, will periodically conduct one-on-one interviews with fashion CEOs and business leaders.
Following a trend previously reported in our January 31, 2014 alert, the City of Philadelphia has become the latest jurisdiction to require covered employers to reasonably accommodate pregnant workers.