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On April 14, 2016, the European Union formally adopted a new scheme – known as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – to protect the personal data of European residents.
J Crew Group Inc. was recently hit with a nationwide class action lawsuit alleging that the clothing retailer offers fictitious sales on the J Crew Factory store website.
On April 5, 2016, Chairwoman Edith Ramirez of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the release of a new web-based tool to assist developers of mobile health apps in understanding what federal laws they must comply with.
On April 15, the World Bank released updated public disclosures of its suspension and debarment practices against companies that violate its compliance directives.
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that it is re-opening the comment period on its June 17, 2015 proposed rule (the Proposed Rule).
Data breach notifications may be more common in Tennessee. Notably, the Governor recently signed into law a bill updating the current breach notification requirements by (a) requiring notice even where data is encrypted, (b) requiring notice within 45 days of discovery of the breach (barring a law e
On April 11, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) initiative.
On April 13, 2016, the Article 29 Working Party released its opinion on the EU-US Privacy Shield.
The US Drug Enforcement Administration recently announced that it is evaluating whether to downgrade the classification of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, which could allow more research into its potential medicinal benefits. A decision is expected this summer.
The Federal Trade Commission announced on April 12 that it reached settlement agreements with four companies that market skin care products, shampoos, and sunscreens online over charges that they falsely claimed that their products are “ALL NATURAL” or “100% NATURAL,” despite the fact that they cont
The Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2015 repealed the “consumptive demand” exemption to the ban on imports made by “forced labor.” The repeal became effective on March 10, 2016.
The producer of popular Netflix television series “House of Cards” has been sued in federal court on claims of trademark infringement for its use of the trademark HOUSE OF CARDS.
The US Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on April 19 in Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar, a key case addressing the implied certification theory of liability under the False Claims Act.
In a decision with wide potential impact, the California Supreme Court for the first time interpreted an obscure provision in the state’s wage orders requiring that employers provide employees with seats.
San Francisco Managing Partner and Sports group leader Richard Brand recently spoke with the San Francisco Business Times about off-the-field moves that are turning major baseball teams, like the Giants, into financial power hitters inside and outside the game.
Autonomous driving, hybrids, and electric vehicles are now squarely part of our generation’s lexicon.
There is no “adequate procedures” defense to bribery under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, but it has long been understood that maintaining a robust, risk-based compliance program can lead to reduced charges and penalties.
Social media disclosures may cause heart palpitations for advertisers and copywriters, but the Federal Trade Commission isn’t backing down.
In this episode of Fashion Counsel, Partner Anthony Lupo talks with Jessica Cardon, Senior Vice-President of Camuto Group, about balancing the various aspects of a comprehensive footwear company before a live audience at Bisnow’s 6th Annual NYC Retail Summit Event.
As in previous years, 2015 brought a combination of expected and unexpected holdings by the Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit.
Arent Fox LLP secured a victory for Fortress Re Inc. — formerly one of the largest aviation reinsurance agencies in the market — after a New York district court dismissed a breach of contract claim in late March.
NHTSA issued an Enforcement Guidance Bulletin that outlines the agency's views on emerging automotive technologies. The bulletin suggests guiding principles and best practices for vehicle and equipment manufacturers as they develop and implement new technologies and report safety related defects.
Arent Fox is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Cristina A. Carvalho has been named one of the Top 100 Women Lawyers in Latin America by Latinvex.
A case filed by Burberry Ltd. earlier this year against JC Penney Corp Inc. in the Southern District of New York for trademark infringement, and related state and federal unfair competition claims over JC Penney’s use of a checkered pattern on coats appears to have quickly been resolved.
On March 21, the US Supreme Court rejected a challenge by Nebraska and Oklahoma against a Colorado law that allows for the recreational use of marijuana.