On May 7, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a Final Rule banning noncompete covenants for workers, including employees, independent contractors, and volunteers.
On April 26, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Final Rule that adds protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule designed to support the privacy of reproductive health care.
On May 17, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 205), making the state the first to enact a comprehensive legislative framework to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
On May 14, Outfox Hospitality LLC, the parent company of the retail chain Foxtrot Market, along with its affiliates, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, with the leading bankruptcy case titled In re Outfox Hospitality LLC, Case Number 1:24-bk-11008 (TMH).
Following last week’s long-awaited report on the statutory four-year review of the Section 301 tariffs, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Federal Register notice on the proposed modifications to the existing tariffs on imports from China under Section 301.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology with the potential to effect profound changes in all areas of society, including dispute resolution.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been a major issue across industries including cosmetics and personal care products, furniture, clothing, and food and beverages.
This latest Federal Communications Commission (FCC) action addressing artificial intelligence (AI) would, if adopted, aim to protect voters against deceptive information, including “deep fakes,” in political ads.
In an unprecedented, but anticipated, move last Friday, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expanded the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List with the addition of 26 new Chinese textile companies in one single action.
Ford Motor Co. is recommending dealers halt investments related to selling electric vehicles until after it completes a review of its requirements in June.
Runaway verdicts against large corporations are on the rise. Recently, ExxonMobil was hit with a $725 million verdict in a single-plaintiff case when the jury found that the company failed to warn consumers about the potential health risks of benzene in its products.
A recent decision in the Federal District Court, Baker v. CVS Health Corp., highlights a related peril: using interview technology to evaluate job candidates could run afoul of the Massachusetts Lie Detector Statute.
Welcome to the May 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.
Health Care Partner Annie Lee will present at the California Association Medical Staff Services’ (CAMSS) 53rd Annual Educational Forum in San Diego, California, on May 21, 2024.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in BTI Consulting Group’s 2024 BTI Client Service A-Team report for delivering top-tier levels of client service.
The US Senate’s Bipartisan AI Policy Roadmap is a highly anticipated document expected to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States over the next decade.