In an intriguing twist to the world of advertising law, it appears emojis may now play a considerable role in the determination of false advertising cases. This development follows a recent course of action initiated by the National Advertising Division (NAD) against Coca-Cola due to their rebranding of the Powerade beverage. Earlier this year, Coca-Cola…
The U.S. Congress has passed legislation permitting competitive multivendor contracts within the American organ transplant system, empowering a modernization initiative by the Health Resources and Services administration (HRSA) announced this past March. Find the full details about the new legislation on JD Supra. The key elements of the modernization initiative relate significantly to initiatives strengthening…
The issue of non-compete clauses currently raises a tidal wave of debate on both sides of the Atlantic. As laws surrounding these provisions are shifting, businesses in both the United Kingdom and the United States are maneuvering through potentially unpredictable territory. Non-compete provisions, typically imposed by employers to prevent employees from working for a competitor…
In today’s legal and environmental landscapes, there is a growing focus on water resource management, highlighted starkly by the American Water Works Association’s social media campaign, ‘Value of Water’. This initiative makes use of an impactful slogan, ‘No Water No Beer’, which is more than just a catchy phrase, it brings to the forefront a…
The dog days of summer signal an ideal time for law firms to train, polish their skills, and prepare for the bustling fall and winter business seasons. One skill worth digging into is contact management, a fundamental pillar for any Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, of invaluable aid in CRM clean up and organization. The…
Legal professionals working in cosmetic corporations and law firms may be interested to know that the process of Cosmetic Product Registration and Listing under the mooted Cosmetic Registration and Listing Act (MoCRA) is inching closer to realization. One key development signaling this is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) releasing a draft guidance document,…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued proposed regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) on August 7, 2023, marking an important shift in the directive. The proposal comes from the EEOC, the federal agency charged with enforcing laws against workplace discrimination. The news was reported by JDSupra, though details of the finalized…
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a statement that might impact both union and non-union employers. Based on its recent decision in the Stericycle, Inc. case, the NLRB places more emphasis on safeguarding worker rights protected by Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). As a result of this new standard,…
As a multitude of digital legal solutions emerge in the rapidly digitizing landscape, automated data mapping tools are increasingly becoming a salient feature in corporations worldwide. These tools are critical for addressing a multitude of obligations, such as data subject access requests (DSARs), records of processing activities (RoPAs), vendor risk management, and other data privacy…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently issued additional guidance for the Visa Waiver Program, specifically focusing on the countries of Cuba, Hungary, and Israel. For those unfamiliar, the Visa Waiver Program serves to facilitate travel to the United States, permitting individuals from selected countries to enter for business or tourism purposes for up…
As the contours of digital law continue to take shape worldwide, the European Union is gearing up to finalize what could potentially be the world’s first comprehensive legislation specifically on Artificial Intelligence (AI), known as the AI Act. According to a draft regulation provided by the European Commission in April 2021, the aim of the…
Recently, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) staged an “Antitrust Bootcamp” as part of their Eastern Region Meeting. Conducted between August 1-3, 2023 in Connecticut in partnership with the Attorney General Alliance, the bootcamp examined the trajectory, present parlance, and future obstacles for state and federal antitrust enforcement. Detailed insights from this event can…
Earlier this week, a significant shift in the financial landscape took place when Moody’s Investor Services downgraded the credit ratings of 10 regional banks, shaking their foundation and eliciting widespread reactions from the legal community, as reported by JDSupra.com. Beyond the initial downgrades, 17 other banks have been placed under review or have had their…
Significant developments were marked in the U.S.-China policy front this August 2023, driving major interests amongst legal professionals and international investors alike. These policy updates imply consequences on a wide-range of legal and business operations across multinational corporations and big law firms. The most notable of these policy changes includes President Joe Biden issuing a…
In a recent development, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) has shared Advisory Opinion No. 23-04 on per-click marketing arrangements involving online healthcare directories. This move is highly significant for legal professionals, both in the corporate world and in law firms, given its implications for online healthcare marketing…
In the context of family-owned businesses, there are often scenarios where the matriarch or patriarch not only serves in the role of the family head but also leads the business. The person at the helm might be the founder of the business or have a lengthy tenure that surpasses common reminiscence. However, the death of…
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has recently released its statutory annual report for the calendar year 2022. This unclassified edition of the report – issued on July 31, 2023 – offers an overview of crucial trends within the realm of inbound foreign investment reviews by the U.S. government. The report…
Regulatory bodies in the United States, specifically the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), continue to demonstrate tenacious enforcement when it comes to off-channel communications used by employees of registered entities. Such behavior emphasizes how these bodies prioritize maintaining a strong market environment and ensuring law compliance by financial…
In a bid toward sustainable housing, the City of Los Angeles’s Planning Department is proposing an expansion of the city’s adaptive reuse policies. The proposal is a revision and an expansion of Sections 12.03, 12.22 A.26, 12.24 X and 16.05 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and the Adaptive Reuse Incentive Areas Specific Plan…
In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has recently made a noteworthy comment on non-disparagement provisions in the case of Wright v. Eugene & Agnes E. Meyer Foundation. This development is of significant importance to legal professionals managing employment contracts and disputes within major corporations and law firms. Typically,…
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently proposed amendments to the HIPAA guidelines, specifically the Standards for Privacy for Individually Identifiable Health Information (the “Privacy Rule”), as indicated by an April 17, 2023 release. This proposal pertains to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act…
Legal professionals working at top law firms and world-renowned corporations would be interested in examining a recent resource provided by Lathrop GPM on the topic of franchising as exemplified by Ben & Jerry’s – a veritable case study in this area. This discussion is part of Lathrop GPM’s Increasing Diversity initiative in Franchising and provides…
On July 21, 2023, New Jersey passed a significant piece of legislation, Assembly Bill No. 4694, which has profound implications for nonresident workers in the state. According to the Ogletree Deakins report, this new policy adds a “convenience of the employer” rule that has the potential to substantially increase tax revenues from individuals who, while…
In a recent legal development, New York has successfully maintained subrogation rights, an important aspect in the realm of insurance law. Subrogation rights are essentially the rights claimed by an insurer to recover the losses it paid for on behalf of the insured party, from the party at fault. It effectively allows the insurance company…
In a recent legal development, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employees who have been on a an extended leave may be required to perform additional tasks upon their return. The ruling settles an issue pertinent to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which offers its covered employees up to 12 weeks…