By
Ken Yood,
Erica J. Kraus
On October 18, 2008, the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 came into law as the federal government's first attempt to address the public health risks associated with online pharmacies...
By
Nadezhda Nikonova,
Christian Chessman
The FTC alleges that the merger would create a monopoly in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act in the purported DFS market.
By
Jonathan E. Meyer
There were new developments regarding the Sabre cyber breach this past week, as the travel industry and the public are learning more about its scope and scale.
By
Genevieve Perez
Two recent judgements against Dish Network LLC ("Dish") for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and similar state and federal laws demonstrate the significant liability...
By
Jordan Grushkin,
Matthew Goldman
Caveat: As of the date of this writing, there are indications that revisions to the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 ("BCRA") are in the works and may be issued as soon as Friday, June 30, 2017.
By
James Rusk,
Keith Garner
The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday announced a proposed rulemaking that would rescind the "Clean Water Rule" and recodify the prior regulatory definition..
By
Jonathan Aronie
Section 801 of the NDAA, which is set to be voted on in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) as early as this afternoon, directs DOD to purchase COTS items through existing online commercial...
By
John Chierichella,
Townsend Bourne,
Melinda Biancuzzo
The rule does not require "certification" of any kind, either by DoD or any other firm professing to provide compliance, assessment, or certification services for DoD or Federal contractors.
By
Laura Jehl,
Lisa Mays
How The EU Data Privacy Regulation Will Affect American Companies' Data Collection and Processing Practices – and Their Revenue
By
Jeff Kern,
Julie Bauman
On June 5, 2017 the Supreme Court dealt a significant setback to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") by limiting its power to extract ill-gotten profits from securities laws violators.
By
Jonathan E. Meyer,
Greg Berk
In August 2016, the Department of Homeland Security proposed an "International Entrepreneur" parole rule that would allow qualifying foreign entrepreneurs to develop and grow their start-up companies...
By
Mark Patrick
On June 27, 2017, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to a law that prohibits individual states from permitting gambling based on professional or amateur sports.
By
Ryan Duffy
On June 12, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor's ("DOL") Office of Labor-Management Standards published a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding its intention to rescind the so-called "persuader rule,"...
By
John Hempill
Two amendments have been proposed to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL") to permit corporate record keeping utilizing blockchain databases (the "Blockchain Amendments").
By
John Hempill
Two amendments have been proposed to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL") to permit corporate record keeping utilizing blockchain databases (the "Blockchain Amendments").
20 Jul 2017, Other, Los Angeles, United States
Join us in welcoming our new Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance team to the Chicago office. Drinks and light fare will be provided.
20 Jul 2017, Webinar, Los Angeles, United States
Models have always been the face of fashion brands. Today celebrities are models and models are celebrities. Some are even brands. With the rise of social media, advertising, including influencers, is now entertainment and an integral part of life and communications online.
Summary:
Join us for a complimentary 1-hour program as we cover:
- The rise of social media and model/influencers and impact on advertising
- What you need to know about modeling and talent contracts
- Understanding and negotiating
- Spelling out the nature and scope of services rendered
- Territory and usage clauses
- Labor law concerns (NY & CA)
25 Jul 2017, Seminar, California, United States
This evening, we will feature a panel which addresses the emerging and developing technologies of Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) as well as business and operational employment in various industries. Come hear experts from Video Ray, SeaBotix (Teledyne), SeaByte and Ocean Wings.
Summary:
Unmanned marine vehicle systems are used for a wide range of commercial and military. For commercial, these include, Oil and Gas Exploration and Construction, Oceanographic Data Collection, Hydrographic, Oceanographic and Environmental Surveys. For military these include Mine Counter Measures (MCM), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), and Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC) for combat training.
2 Aug 2017, Seminar, Palo Alto, United States
Sheppard Mullin and PwC invite “traditional” defense contractors and “non-traditional” defense contractors -- commercial companies -- intrigued by DOD’s focus on new technology to a discussion regarding the emerging defense innovation sector. We will provide analysis and insight on DOD’s innovation outreach using commercial contracting methods, the related compliance and government contracting issues, as well as offer practical advice and helpful tools for working with the Department of Defense.
Summary:
Topics to be covered include:
- Intellectual Property and data rights and the unique considerations for government contractors and commercial companies pursuing opportunities in the defense innovation market space
- New Department of Defense initiatives for technology companies interested in doing business with the Government
- Regulatory and compliance considerations issues including administrative, accounting and recordkeeping requirements
15 Aug 2017, Seminar, Los Angeles, United States
August 15, 2017 - Pasadena Area
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Monrovia
August 23, 2017 - Orange County
Embassy Suites Anaheim Garden Grove
September 19 - Los Angeles
Sheraton Gateway Hotel - LAX
October 4, 2017 - San Francisco
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - SFO
Summary:
The annual seminar addressing changes and developments in state and federal wage and hour laws is a unique one-day program and hundreds of California employers, personnel managers, controllers, attorneys, payroll managers, and supervisors attend each year. This year registrants will receive a free copy of the New 2017 Edition of the WAGE AND HOUR MANUAL FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS by Attorney Simmons (over 990 pages). The book is the only one of its kind and is widely recognized as the leading text in its field.
16 Aug 2017, Seminar, Los Angeles, United States
August 16, 2017 - Pasadena Area
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Monrovia
August 24, 2017 - Orange County
Embassy Suites Anaheim Garden Grove
Summary:
The seminar is designed to provide a guide to Human Resource Officials, Personnel Specialists, Consultants, Supervisors and other management officials through the ever-increasing maze of state and federal employment discrimination laws. Registrants will receive a free copy of the New 2017 Edition of Simmons' EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION AND EEO PRACTICE MANUAL FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS (over 820 pages). The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the FEHC have both recognized the value of this manual and obtained copies for investigators, consultants and supervisors throughout California.
The program will also examine other personnel relations laws and issues of significance to California employers including disability discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, "wrongful discharge," and "unfair termination."
19 Aug 2017, Seminar, San Diego, United States
Sheppard Mullin and PwC invite “traditional” defense contractors and “non-traditional” defense contractors -- commercial companies -- intrigued by DOD’s focus on new technology to a discussion regarding the emerging defense innovation sector.
Summary:
Topics to be covered include:
- Intellectual Property and data rights and the unique considerations for government contractors and commercial companies pursuing opportunities in the defense innovation market space
- New Department of Defense initiatives for technology companies interested in doing business with the Government
- Regulatory and compliance considerations issues including administrative, accounting and recordkeeping requirements
2 Sep 2017, Seminar, Seoul, South Korea
Century City partner Seong Kim and Seoul partner Johneth Park will present "Fighting Online Piracy and Update on Cybersecurity" on Sept. 2-3 to the Korea In-House Counsel Forum (IHCF).
Summary:
Check www.ihcf.kr/ for registration links; more details coming
5 Oct 2017, Seminar, San Francisco, United States
The new Leaves And Local Ordinances program features Attorney Simmons’ 2017 Edition of the LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND TIME OFF FROM WORK MANUAL (over 210 pages) which examines the key statutes and the obligations they create.
Summary:
Among the many subjects that will be discussed in the program are the following:
- Legal Obligations to Provide Leaves and Time Off
- Family and Medical Leaves
- Paid and Unpaid Leaves
- New Sick Leave Rules
- New Kin-Care Amendments
- Leaves Required by the ADA and FEHA
- The Right to Leave Extensions
