Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D., Lynn R. Fiorentino, Katia Asche, Daniel J. Deeb, Alex Garel-Frantzen, Samuel A. Rasche
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just announced an eight-month postponement of the start of a major reporting requirement for past use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products due to its own reporting software issues.
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued its 2024 Guidance on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility and July 2024 Subject Matter Eligibility Examples.
In an era in which fake reviews run rampant and artificial intelligence (AI) can craft countless deceivingly realistic product reviews with minimal effort, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a bold step forward for truth in advertising.
On August 28, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, which enforces the US antitrust laws including the Sherman Act and Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that they entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on Labor Issues in Merger Investigations (MOU).
As we discussed during our recent webinar, the administrative process associated with the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposed rescheduling of “marijuana” should be expected to proceed slowly and deliberately.
In 2021, we provided an overview of multiple federal lawsuits challenging the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) enforcement of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, particularly with respect to contract pharmacies.
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Rebecca W. Foreman, Heather M. Zimmer
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Per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) include various synthetic chemicals that have been used in products ranging from cookware to clothing and carpets to cosmetics for decades.
Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know
Trade association boards, like the boards of other private companies, often consist of stakeholders who are personally and professionally invested in the organization.
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Rebecca W. Foreman, Apeksha Vora
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Earlier this year, Governor Wes Moore signed into law two statutes — the Wage Range Transparency Law and the Pay Stub Information Law — that significantly increase the compensation details that Maryland employers must communicate to job applicants and employees.
On June 20, a federal district court in Texas ruled that the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) exceeded its authority under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Michael K. Molzberger, Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Alexandra M. Romero, Lauren C. Schaefer
On August 20, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas held that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule banning noncompetes is unlawful and “set aside” the rule.
Kevin E. Timson, Russell P. McRory, Christian M. McBurney, Kelly K. Ballentine, Stephen P. Hanson, Shayshari Potter, Gurpartap (Gio) Singh, Steven Sung Soo Yoon
ArentFox Schiff represented Keeler in its sale to Open Road Capital of a majority stake in Keeler’s business, which operates Mercedes-Benz, Honda, BMW, and Mini dealerships in Albany, NY and Ridgefield, CT.
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Apeksha Vora
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Angela M. Santos, Diana Dimitriuc Quaia, Nancy A. Noonan, Matthew Nolan, Sylvia G. Costelloe, James Kim*, Lucas A. Rock, William G. Stroupe II, Mario A. Torrico, Jodi Tai, Kelsey Griswold-Berger*
Welcome to the August 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month.
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, M.H. Joshua Chiu, Elizabeth Satarov
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Chanel recently opposed Simb DOO’s “5” mark, which Simb applied to register for use with cosmetics in the European Union.
Until now, case law has defined an “article of manufacture” solely for purposes of damages in design patent infringement actions.
Aphrodite Kokolis, Caroline Turner English, Alison Lima Andersen, David S. Greenberg, Molly L. Wiltshire, Jack R. Bierig
On August 2, health care providers scored yet another significant victory when the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the vacatur of various federal regulations regarding the arbitration procedures used to resolve billing disputes between providers and insurers.
In the evolving landscape of family offices, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in terms of fiduciary responsibility and client services.
On July 29, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) of the US Department of State proposed a new definition of the term “defense service.”
It is not news that employees “hang out” and socialize “outside of work” through social media platforms. While these platforms provide outlets for employees to express themselves, bond, chat, joke, and share vacation photos, these sites can also be used to harass, threaten, and harm employees.
Often motivated by the lack of federal engagement on environmental issues, various states have evaluated adding “Green Amendments” to their state constitutions. The practical impact of these amendments will be borne out as they are used and challenged in state courts.