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Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

In a recent opinion, E.W. v. Health Net Life Insurance Co., the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit clarified the elements that plaintiffs must plead to state claims under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).

On January 1, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect.

In a December 2023 statement, the White House detailed its intention to encourage antitrust enforcers to scrutinize anticompetitive acquisitions and anticompetitive practices in health care.

On December 5, 2023, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a precedent-setting decision in favor of the prominent skateboarding footwear and apparel brand, Vans.

Advertising Partner Dan Jasnow was quoted by Bloomberg Law discussing the significant risks fashion brands face from lawsuits over misleading claims, emphasizing the need for clearer standards in the current US Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Green Guides to mitigate these risks.

On January 29, the 15th anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, President Joe Biden announced initiatives aimed at achieving pay equity for the federal workforce and employees of federal contractors.

On January 24, the Speeding and Fatality Emergency Reduction on California Streets (SAFER California Streets) Package was introduced in an effort to increase safety on California roads.

On January 25, almost two years after Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine, the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule (the Rule) strengthening existing export controls relating to Russia, Belarus, and Iran.

On January 25, AJM Packaging Corporation, Aspen Products, Inc., Dart Container Corporation, Hoffmaster Group, Inc., Huhtamaki Americas, Inc., and Unique Industries, Inc., collectively known as the American Paper Plate Coalition (APPC), filed antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions on paper plates from China, Thailand, and Vietnam.

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler led an open meeting on January 24, 2024, hosting discussions that evaluated the potential benefits and pitfalls associated with the adoption of proposed rules aimed at increasing disclosure requirements and enhancing investor protections in the context of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) initial public offerings (IPOs), and in subsequent combination transactions consummated between SPACs and target companies, i.e., de-SPAC transactions.

The fashion and retail industry experienced another year of considerable change in 2023.

Good nonprofit governance is challenging. It involves crafting and implementing smart policies that can be clearly communicated and anticipate future problems.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

With 2024 underway, ArentFox Schiff highlights 10 of the most pressing legal issues facing the health care industry this year.

Counsel Gayland Hethcoat authored an article for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal discussing the California Data Exchange Framework (DxF), which aims to facilitate statewide exchange of health information between health care providers and other parties.

For many consumers, comprehending Shakespeare is easier than discerning which products are recyclable and which are not. California’s “Truth in Labeling” law (SB 343), which provides stricter regulations for what products or materials can display the “chasing arrows” recyclable symbol, may bring welcome clarity for consumers, even as it raises a host of new questions for manufacturers, suppliers, and brands.

California has long had the most restrictive laws against employee noncompete agreements. Effective January 1, two new legislative bills, Senate Bill 699 and Assembly Bill 1076, tightened California’s restrictions even further.

For a limited time, certain H-1B workers can renew their visas from within the United States. This is a significant change that alleviates burdens on both the worker and employer.

ArentFox Schiff provided legal counsel to one of the nation’s largest health systems, Providence, in its sale of Acclara, a leading technology-driven revenue cycle management company, to R1 RCM Inc.

Waymo has filed a request to the California Public Utilities Commission to expand robotaxi service in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area regions.

Food, Drug, Medical Device & Cosmetic Associate Shoshana Golden will give a presentation on the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) and the intricate regulatory landscape governing cosmetics and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) Advanced Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Over-the-Counter Drugs in New York City on January 23-24, 2024.

This article discusses the principle of data minimization in the context of commercial applications of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology and tools.

The Massachusetts Wage Act is one of the most punitive wage payment laws in the country. Employers who run afoul of its provisions, even unintentionally, are liable for treble damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the selection of Brian P. Waldman as Firmwide Managing Partner, effective January 1, 2024. Based in the Washington, DC office, Waldman succeeds Firmwide Co-Managing Partners Cristina A. Carvalho and Joseph J. Krasovec, III, who completed their terms following the successful merger in March 2022 of Arent Fox and Schiff Hardin. Both will remain on ArentFox Schiff’s Executive Committee, and Krasovec will now serve as Managing Partner of the firm’s Chicago office.