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Kirstie Brenson, Adam Diederich
A New York court once again declined to dismiss Smartmatic’s defamation lawsuit against Fox Corporation over Fox News’s coverage of Donald Trump’s “Big Lie.”
Anthony V. Lupo, Dan Jasnow, Matthew Berlin, Mariam Al-Koshnaw Creedon, Felicia A. Xu, Emily B. Lewis
As we enter into this second full year of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, a clear understanding of the technology and its legal implications becomes crucial for every General Counsel (GC).
Caroline Turner English, Pascal Naples, D. Austin Rettew
In a recent opinion, E.W. v. Health Net Life Insurance Co., the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit clarified the elements that plaintiffs must plead to state claims under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Shoshana Golden, Rebecca W. Foreman
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries
J. Michael Showalter, David M. Loring
Environmental justice (EJ) issues continue to feature prominently in national headlines in 2024. Below, we unpack two Louisiana EJ-focused court decisions and outline seven takeaways for the regulated community.
Berin S. Romagnolo, Nancy A. Noonan
It’s that time of year again when employers have to decide who they are sponsoring for an H-1B visa.
Ralph V. De Martino, Matthew Berlin, Dan Jasnow, Marc E. Rivera, Emily B. Lewis
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a highly anticipated decision authorizing the listing and trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) on national listing exchanges.
Kirstie Brenson, Adam Diederich, Evgeny Magidenko
On January 1, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect.
Michelle Mancino Marsh, Lindsay Korotkin, N. Christopher Norton, Brooke M. Delaney, Megan A. Rzonca
On December 5, 2023, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a precedent-setting decision in favor of the prominent skateboarding footwear and apparel brand, Vans.
Jessica Sprovtsoff, Devin Ross
In a December 2023 statement, the White House detailed its intention to encourage antitrust enforcers to scrutinize anticompetitive acquisitions and anticompetitive practices in health care.
Michael L. Stevens
On January 29, the 15th anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, President Joe Biden announced initiatives aimed at achieving pay equity for the federal workforce and employees of federal contractors.
Aaron H. Jacoby, Lisa Singer, Andrea M. Gumushian
On January 24, the Speeding and Fatality Emergency Reduction on California Streets (SAFER California Streets) Package was introduced in an effort to increase safety on California roads.
Nancy A. Noonan, Leah Scarpelli, Jessica DiPietro, Yun Gao, Diana Dimitriuc Quaia, Mario A. Torrico, William G. Stroupe II
On January 25, AJM Packaging Corporation, Aspen Products, Inc., Dart Container Corporation, Hoffmaster Group, Inc., Huhtamaki Americas, Inc., and Unique Industries, Inc., collectively known as the American Paper Plate Coalition (APPC), filed antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions on paper plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Kay C. Georgi, Sylvia G. Costelloe, Sisi Liu
On January 25, almost two years after Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine, the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule (the Rule) strengthening existing export controls relating to Russia, Belarus, and Iran.
Ralph V. De Martino, Cavas S. Pavri, Johnathan C. Duncan, Marc E. Rivera, Cody C. Boender, Jeffrey J. Kennedy, Emily B. Lewis
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler led an open meeting on January 24, 2024, hosting discussions that evaluated the potential benefits and pitfalls associated with the adoption of proposed rules aimed at increasing disclosure requirements and enhancing investor protections in the context of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) initial public offerings (IPOs), and in subsequent combination transactions consummated between SPACs and target companies, i.e., de-SPAC transactions.
Anthony V. Lupo, Wesley T. Gee, R. Erica Roque, Mariam Al-Koshnaw Creedon, Felicia A. Xu, Emily P. Caylor, Dan Jasnow, Angela M. Santos, Christine R.W. Quigley, D. Reed Freeman Jr., Thorne Maginnis, Samantha Overly Patel, Daniel J. McQueen, Adam Diederich
The fashion and retail industry experienced another year of considerable change in 2023.
Les Jacobowitz, Laura E. Doyle*, Brian Farkas, Raida “Maggie” Lopez, Oliver R. Merrill, Rachel E. Collins
Good nonprofit governance is challenging. It involves crafting and implementing smart policies that can be clearly communicated and anticipate future problems.
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Shoshana Golden, Apeksha Vora
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries
David S. Greenberg, Douglas A. Grimm, Stephanie Trunk, Jill A. Steinberg, Hillary M. Stemple, Gayland O. Hethcoat II, D. Jacques Smith, Dan H. Renberg, Alison Lima Andersen, Jessica Sprovtsoff, Moyosore O. Koya, Shoshana Golden, D. Austin Rettew, Rebekkah R.N. Stoeckler, Oliver Spurgeon III*
With the 2024 underway, ArentFox Schiff highlights 10 of the most pressing legal issues facing the health care industry this year.
Berin S. Romagnolo
For a limited time, certain H-1B workers can renew their visas from within the United States. This is a significant change that alleviates burdens on both the worker and employer.
Paul R. Lynd, Jeffrey B. Weston, Noah M. Woo
California has long had the most restrictive laws against employee noncompete agreements. Effective January 1, two new legislative bills, Senate Bill 699 and Assembly Bill 1076, tightened California’s restrictions even further.
Dan Jasnow, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D., Eric Sanchez
For many consumers, comprehending Shakespeare is easier than discerning which products are recyclable and which are not. California’s “Truth in Labeling” law (SB 343), which provides stricter regulations for what products or materials can display the “chasing arrows” recyclable symbol, may bring welcome clarity for consumers, even as it raises a host of new questions for manufacturers, suppliers, and brands.
Nancy J. Puleo, Jennifer A. Yelen, Lauren C. Schaefer, Kimia Pourshadi
The Massachusetts Wage Act is one of the most punitive wage payment laws in the country. Employers who run afoul of its provisions, even unintentionally, are liable for treble damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs.
Michael L. Stevens
On January 12, Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023. The Act amends the DC Wage Transparency Act of 2014 and is scheduled to go into effect on June 30, assuming it passes the mandatory 30-day congressional review.
Robert B. Koonin, Cynthia Thomas, Jo-Ann Marchica, Mindy Pittell Hurwitz
Could 2024 bring renewed growth for the skilled nursing and senior housing market or will proposed regulatory changes and the lingering effects of COVID-19 stymie hopes for a potential rebound?