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WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2019) – The Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative (HGPII)’s 2019 Annual Public Accountability Report found that the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) sector continues to excel at meeting the highest ethical standards and business practices that promote growth,

On January 29, 2019, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court expanded the circumstances under which an employer may be liable for discrimination due to an adverse action against an employee. Warren Yee v. Massachusetts State Police, SJC-12485 (Jan. 29, 2019).

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

When it comes to immigration worksite visits, preparation is critical. Unannounced worksite visits are on the rise, and employers should be prepared.

Guess was recently tagged by the European Commission for engaging in “geo-blocking,” a practice by which consumers are restricted from accessing certain Internet content based upon geographical location.

Alstate Maintenance, LLC, 367 NLRB No. 68 (January 11, 2019).

With the escalating political turmoil in Venezuela over the past few weeks, the Trump Administration responded – at least in part – with the imposition of additional sanctions.

The popular television series Billions is the subject of a recently-filed lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Headlines that matter for privacy and data security.

Also on January 3, 2019, ICSID registered an investment claim by US company Legacy Vulcan against Mexico brought under NAFTA’s chapter 11.

Permitting issues—including federal wildlife permits—are common hurdles for the renewable energy sector.

ICSID registered a new investment claim on January 3, 2019 against the Kingdom of Morocco under the Germany-Morocco Bilateral Investment Treaty.

Federal Courts lack authority under the Federal Arbitration Act to compel certain transportation workers to arbitrate employment related claims.

In a long-awaited opinion, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals struck a blow to UnitedHealth Group. Inc.’s (“United”) sweeping overpayment recovery scheme.

The US Trade Representative has announced the Trump administration’s intention of leaving companies subject to the 10 percent tariff rate under Section 301 List 3 without an exclusion process. 

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Fashion & Retail Leader Anthony Lupo and Women’s Wear Daily Reporter Kali Hays discuss privacy, virtual fitting rooms, and the effect the #MeToo movement had on the fashion and retail industries in 2018.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently took the unexpected action of unanimously ruling in favor of an employer in a case brought pursuant to the Massachusetts Wage Act.

In late 2017, Evergrande Health, a Chinese company, reportedly invested approximately $2 billion in Faraday Future, Inc., a US-based automotive and technology company.

On January 7, the US Supreme Court declined to review United States ex rel. Campie v. Gilead Sciences, Inc., 862 F.3d 890 (9th Cir. 2017), leaving in place a plaintiff-friendly decision by the Ninth Circuit regarding the False Claims Act’s materiality requirement.

The United States is generally known as pro-arbitration, but sometimes there is uncertainty as to the role of US courts.

On January 7, 2019, the US Supreme Court denied certiorari in United States ex rel. Harman v. Trinity Industries, Inc., 872 F.3d 645 (5th Cir. 2017), a closely watched case regarding the False Claims Act’s materiality standard.

On December 28, 2018 Governor Charles Baker signed H.B. 4841, a bill to take effect on July 1, that will expand the state’s occupancy tax to include short-term rentals and open the potential for local taxes on top of the state levy. 

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

The United States Patent and Trademark Office greeted the new year with a welcome gift: “2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance” that updates the framework on subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.