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Landmark Decision Regarding Fair, Reasonable and Nondiscriminatory ("FRAND") Royalty Rates for Patents Essential to Industry Standards
Pamela M. Deese
On April 25, 2013, Judge James Robart in the Western District of Washington issued an unprecedented 207-page decision that marks the first time a federal judge has tried to define what constitutes a fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory (FRAND) royalty rate for standard-essential patents (SEPs).
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Assessing Your Work Life, Part 1
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Visitors to the United States — New Process for Entry Documentation
Nancy A. Noonan
Fashion Counsel
World Renowned Fashion Giant Ralph Lauren Corporation Resolves Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Investigation with DOJ & SEC for $1.6 Million
Lynn R. Fiorentino, Anthony V. Lupo
Ralph Lauren Corporation has agreed to pay $1.6 million collectively to resolve allegations of misconduct under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for allegedly bribing government officials in Argentina.
Fashion Counsel
When Complaining About Your Job Becomes Protected Concerted Activity
Michael L. Stevens
On April 19, 2013 the National Labor Relations Board held that the Bettie Page clothing company unlawfully fired employees who used Facebook to discuss complaints about their supervisor’s conduct and other work-related concerns, rejecting the employer’s claim it was tricked into firing the workers.
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Automotive Practice Group News
Aaron H. Jacoby
Managing OSHA Blog
Senate Committee to Vote on Secretary of Labor Nominee Thomas Perez May 16th, 2013 (UPDATED)
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Capitol Records v. ReDigi: District Court Finds First Sale Defense Does Not Apply to Re-Sale of Digital Music Downloads
Anthony V. Lupo
Managing OSHA Blog
CSB Sharply Criticizes API 755 and Seeks Public Comment
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Supreme Court on ERISA: It’s All About the Plan
Alison Lima Andersen, Caroline Turner English
Fashion Counsel
Court Denies Urban Outfitters’ Motion to Dismiss Navajo Nation’s Trademark Suit
Anthony V. Lupo, Luna M. Samman
On February 28, 2012, The Navajo Nation sued Urban Outfitters, Inc. and its subsidiaries for trademark infringement, dilution, unfair competition, false advertising, unfair practices and state trademark infringement, and violation of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
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The Expanding Use of the Federal False Claims Act to Police Trade and Export Compliance
Kay C. Georgi
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USTR to Negotiate with European Union on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement
Laura E. Doyle*, Philip S. English*
Managing OSHA Blog
Chemical Safety Board Pursues Ambitious and Far-Reaching Five-Year Plan
Managing OSHA Blog
Update on Lawsuit Challenging Combustible Dust Provisions of New HAZCOM Standard
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Potential Circuit Split May Prime Supreme Court Review of Key Privacy Law
Anthony V. Lupo, Karen Ellis Carr
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30 Days Are Up on April 12th!
Kay C. Georgi
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Obama Administration Seeks Public Comments on Legislative Changes to Protect Against Trade Secret Theft and Economic Espionage
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Intermountain Healthcare Settlement of $25.5 Million Stems from Stark Law Violations
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DC Circuit Issues Major Freedom of Information Act Decision
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Piece or “Flag” Rate and Commission Earnings Cannot Be Averaged Over a Workweek to Satisfy California Minimum Wage Obligations
Aaron H. Jacoby
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Virginia Passes Four New Workplace Measures
Michael L. Stevens
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New York City Passes Controversial Law Banning Discrimination Based on Unemployment
Michael L. Stevens
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Important Supreme Court Ruling Creates Higher Bar for Antitrust Plaintiffs Seeking Class Certification
Marc L. Fleischaker
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US District Court of Maryland Rules That STOCK Act Violates Federal Employee’s Right to Privacy
Craig Engle