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Pamela M. Deese, Yusef Abutouq

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.

Kirsten A. Hart, Emily Cowley Leongini, Justin A. Goldberg, David P. Grosso, Aram Ordubegian

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.

Nancy J. Puleo, Nicholas L. Collins, Kimia Pourshadi

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).

Douglas A. Grimm, Stephanie Trunk, Gayland O. Hethcoat II, Shoshana Golden

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

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Lynn R. Fiorentino, Debra Albin-Riley, Brian P. Waldman, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D., Shayshari Potter

Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know

Katia Asche, J. Michael Showalter, Lynn R. Fiorentino, Sharon O’Reilly, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D.

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.

Brian D. Schneider

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

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Henry Morris, Jr.

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.

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.

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.

Gayland O. Hethcoat II, Moyosore O. Koya

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).

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Apeksha Vora

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

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.

Ehsun Forghany, Paul C. Maier, Michelle Mancino Marsh, Erika DeCosty*

Until now, case law has defined an “article of manufacture” solely for purposes of damages in design patent infringement actions.

Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, R. Erica Roque, Megan A. Rzonca

Chanel recently opposed Simb DOO’s “5” mark, which Simb applied to register for use with cosmetics in the European Union.

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, M.H. Joshua Chiu, Elizabeth Satarov

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

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.

Kay C. Georgi, Sylvia G. Costelloe, Derek Ha

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.”

Hanna R. Dameron, Tracy L. McLaughlin, Kevin Matz

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.

J. Michael Showalter, Samuel A. Rasche

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.

Morgan Forsey, Daniel J. McQueen, Alex Rafuse

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.

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Mattie Bowden, Shoshana Golden

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Jeffrey B. Tate , Samantha Overly Patel

This article discusses the S corporation rules, several common S corporation traps for the unwary, how to prevent a violation of a rule, and how to rectify an inadvertent termination of S corporation status.