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Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule that would, with limited exceptions, bar employers from using employee noncompete agreements and require rescission of existing noncompete agreements.

The US Environmental Protection Agency defines “environmental justice” as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and polici

Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know

Last week — in separate actions over the course of 48 hours — the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed lawsuits against crypto asset platform operators Binance (including related entities and founder Changpeng Zhao), and Coinbase (including its parent company).

For better or worse, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming the way we live and work.

The recently passed Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023 includes a new Stark Law exception and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) safe harbor, allowing hospitals and other health care entities to offer their physicians programs to improve mental health and resiliency.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 93 attorneys and 21 practices have been ranked by The Legal 500 United States 2023 guide, a nationwide analysis of law firms that provide cutting-edge and innovative advice.

NS Brands Ltd. (NatureSweet) recently filed its third lawsuit against Mastronardi Product Ltd. and Mastronardi Product USA Inc. (Angel Sweet) in just over 10 years, alleging unfair competition and trademark and trade dress infringement of its CHERUBS tomatoes packaging under federal and state law.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

In the United States, the principle of data minimization is embedded firmly within the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, through FTC enforcement activities, and in the host of state-level privacy laws and rules that have proliferated in recent years.

Mercedes-Benz USA received approval to be the first company to sell to consumers in California vehicles equipped with an automated driving system.

LOS ANGELES — Craig Gelfound, head of ArentFox Schiff LLP’s Intellectual Property practice in Los Angeles, has once again been honored by the Daily Journal as one of the Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California, marking his thirteenth consecutive year of this recognition.

Family offices routinely create, manage, and invest in multiple entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. For entities formed or operating in the United States, there has never been a comprehensive national requirement to disclose ultimate beneficial ownership.

On May 26, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Proposed Rule titled: “Medicaid Program: Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.”

“Portability,” the concept of being able to leave one’s unused applicable exclusion amount to his or her surviving spouse, has increased the options in planning to enable married couples to reduce estate taxes.

Join Eduardo Sotelo Cauduro of Sanchez Devanny, Jessica Horwitz of Bennett Jones, and Angela Santos of ArentFox Schiff as they discuss the requirements in the USMCA region and best practices for a practical and effective supply chain diligence and compliance program.

Fredrick Weber will present at the Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan on June 7, 2023.

As we previously reported, the new Major League Baseball (MLB) collective bargaining agreement, finalized in early 2022, allows MLB teams to license sponsor logo patches on team jersey sleeves and sponsor logo decals on team batting helmets beginning with the 2023 season.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Within two months of its initial release to the public, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history.

Earlier this month, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Michigan overturned a jury verdict of nearly $105 million against Ford Motor Company for breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets.

The US Supreme Court brushed aside novel assertions from two pharmacy retailers on June 1 and ruled unanimously that False Claims Act liability hinges on whether defendants subjectively believed their claims were “false.”

Artist KAWS obtains a judgment for $3.35 million dollars and a permanent injunction against international infringers, highlighting the power of IP protection and providing valuable lessons for fellow creators navigating copyright and trademark battles.

Five Questions, Five Answers

Already among the most widely used battery chemistry, lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries are experiencing a rapid increase in use and demand.

Partner Angela Santos discussed the differences between Canada and the US in enforcing the ban on goods made with forced labor, noting that the US has been more aggressive in its approach.