On Monday, the Supreme Court held that the ban on “immoral or scandalous” trademarks was unconstitutional under the First Amendment. The Court found that, as with the recently struck down ban on “disparaging” marks, the ban on immoral or scandalous marks discriminates on the basis of viewpoint.
On February 26, 2019, Darling Industries, Inc. (Darling) entered into a $400,000, 18-month consent agreement with the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) to settle six alleged violations of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided a case that addresses how a state may tax a particular trust. State courts have been addressing similar questions with increasing frequency.
A key building block of US government is how administrative agencies interpret their own regulations.
Car Breaklight
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released updated data security guidance in connection with a proposed settlement with LightYear Dealer Technologies, LLC (dba DealerBuilt), a service provider for the auto dealer industry.
The EPA announced its final rule for power plant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, culminating often rancorous discussion and litigation over the EPA’s authority to regulate GHG emissions from existing coal-fired electricity generating sources.
The esports industry has been rapidly growing since its inception in the 1990’s. Viewership numbers for esports championship games exceed that of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals, the MLB World Series, and the NBA Finals.
On June 20, 2019, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice outlining the procedure for requesting exclusions from List 3 of the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports via a new web portal.
Because of the length of time since China Section 301 duties were first imposed on July 6, 2018, many 2018 entries first covered by the duties are approaching their liquidation date (if they have not liquidated already).
On June 6, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA or Agency) released its proposed revision to Part 340, the regulations implementing USDA’s authority over genetically engineered (GE) organisms, including GE plants.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker recently signed a bill that moves the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program start date from July 1, 2019 to October 1, 2019.
Behind the Screens: Headlines that matter for privacy and data security
Volvo and Nvidia to become long-term friends.
Long-awaited revisions to the regulations implementing the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) Laws are on their way.
Ford knows where to go to get the job done.
How not to fall asleep at the wheel – get your own cartoon buddy!
As investors become more interested in incorporating sustainability into investment portfolios, many project proponents find that incorporating ESG into infrastructure planning provides a “leg up” in securing investors and financing.