In seeking public comments and suggestions on how to improve the exemption process for pesticides the EPA has provided a unique opportunity for developers to argue for an expedited path to market for their innovative AgTech as well as conventional products.
On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance on employer vaccination policies in the form of additional Q&As.
On this podcast, DC Business & Policy Partner Jon Bouker discusses the highlights, implications, and potential council changes to the Mayor’s proposed budget with Partner David Grosso and Senior Government Relations Director Oliver Spurgeon.
On Thursday, reverse repo activity was $485 billion – the highest level in the New York Fed’s available records.
On May 21, 2021, SavaSeniorCare LLC and several of its affiliates, which own and operate skilled nursing facilities across the country, agreed to pay $11.2 million to resolve claims that the companies billed Medicare for rehabilitation therapy services that were not reasonable or necessary.
On February 2, 2021, the Eleventh Circuit weighed in on the “ascertainability” debate raging in the federal courts – specifically, whether plaintiffs must show that it would be “administratively feasible” to identify class members before the class can be certified.
On May 5, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew a Trump-era final rule that would have made it easier for employers to designate workers as independent contractors rather than employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
D. Jacques Smith, Alexander S. Birkhold, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell, Mattie Bowden
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JaQuel Knight, choreographer to musical artists such as Beyoncé and Meghan Thee Stallion, has announced plans to launch a company to copyright dance moves. This announcement comes on the heels of his recently acquired copyright registration in the “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” choreography, whi
In the most recent WorldSmart podcast, attorneys Jose Ugaz and Walfrido Warde discuss anti-corruption efforts in Latin America with International Co-Chairs Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil.
On April 29, 2021, the Supreme Court of Virginia reversed the dismissal of claims for negligent hiring or retention, vicarious liability, and negligent infliction of emotional distress where a complaint alleged that a retired pastor, who remained associated with his employer, molested a minor.
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In April 2021, the Second Circuit issued a decision recognizing an increased risk of future, unrealized identity theft or fraud as a basis for establishing Article III standing.
Similar to the laws of several other states, the North Dakota law contains three main disclosure requirements that apply to “drug manufacturers”
The National Law Journal spoke with Arent Fox Complex Litigation Practice Leader Jacques Smith last week about key trends in FCA enforcement for the Health Care industry.
Advertising and IP Licensing Partner Pamela M. Deese was recently a guest on the “Beyond the Shelf” podcast. In this second episode, she discusses what happens when brands make claims that are not or cannot be substantiated.
The United States Tax Court on April 27, 2021, ruled that Mylan Inc. could deduct the legal fees it incurred in defending itself against patent infringement claims made by other drug manufacturers while pursuing generic pharmaceutical drug applications.
The U.S. Senate has kicked off the complicated process of coordinating and passing multi-committee legislation designed to bolster U.S. technological capabilities, expand the U.S. political, diplomatic, and economic toolkit for dealing with China, and curb China’s growing geopolitical influence.
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On April 27, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14026 requiring contractors to pay a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour beginning January 30, 2022, on contracts entered into, contracts renewed or extended, and options exercised on or after January 30, 2022.
DC Business & Policy Practice Group Leader Jon Bouker speaks with Co-Leader David Grosso and Senior Government Relations Director Oliver Spurgeon about what you can expect from the DC budget process during this historic year.
US Customs and Border Protection has made forced labor a top priority and recent actions will impact the supply chain of many US importers.
The transition from LIBOR represents a potential change in the interest rate on a bond.
Several recent surveys and reports by governance and trade associations provide a useful overview of the duties, roles, challenges, and internal relationships of the corporate general counsel, as well as governing board needs and priorities.