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Supreme Court Rules Defendants Who Choose Arbitration in Class Action Must Live with That Choice
Anthony V. Lupo
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A Victory for Employers: The Supreme Court Narrows Employer Vicarious Liability Under Title VII
Michael L. Stevens
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Supreme Court Rules Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements Are Enforceable: What It Means for Employment Cases
Darrell S. Gay
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Second Circuit Holds That Excess Insurance Coverage Is Triggered By Actual “Payment of Losses,” Not Merely Accrual of Liability
Elliott M. Kroll, James M. Westerlind, Julius A. Rousseau, III, Michael S. Cryan
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FDA Holds Workshop for Industry to Consider Amended Guidance on Device Changes
Fashion Counsel
BCBG Obtains Consent Judgment in Trade Dress Suit
Anthony V. Lupo, Luna M. Samman

On March 12, 2012, BCBG Max Azria Group, Inc. (BCBG) sued Stretta Moda, LLC (Stretta) for infringement, unfair competition, and dilution of its Herve Leger bandage dress design.

Managing OSHA Blog
OSHA’s New Initiative to Enforce Exit Route Standards: How to Ensure that your Exit Routes are in Compliance
Mark S. Dreux
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Federal Court in Oregon Invalidates DOL Rule on Tip Pooling
Michael L. Stevens
Fashion Counsel
Smart Search Concepts Files Patent-Infringement Lawsuits Against Fashion Retailers
Anthony V. Lupo, Taniel E. Anderson

On June 7–8, 2013, patent-licensing entity Smart Search Concepts LLC filed nine similar patent-infringement lawsuits targeting fashion retailers Gap, JC Penney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom, among other defendants.

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US Supreme Court Rules Naturally Occurring DNA Is Not Patentable
Marylee Jenkins
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California AG Loses One Privacy Battle, Continues the War
Anthony V. Lupo, Eva J. Pulliam, Thomas E. Jeffry, Jr.
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Stress and the Workplace
Managing OSHA Blog
Tips for Preparing for your OSHA PSM Inspection
Mark S. Dreux
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Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge to BMS-Sponsored Co-Payment Assistance Program
Stephanie Trunk
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No Play, No Pay: Fourth Circuit Rejects Hostile Environment Claim from Employee Who Refused to Disclose Information During Investigation
Michael L. Stevens
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California Supreme Court: Medical Staff Bylaws Deviations Do Not Necessarily Create Unfairness; and the Governing Body Indeed Has a Valid Role in Peer Review
Debra Albin-Riley, Lowell C. Brown
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A Partial Road-Map to the New (July 1, 2013) Iran Sanctions
Kay C. Georgi

On June 3, 2013, President Barack Obama signed lengthy new Executive Order 13645, which could have far-reaching implications for non-US companies in their international trade transactions.

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Plastic Bag Ban: Coming to a Town Near You
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Be Careful What You Ask For: EEOC Aggressively Pursues New GINA Litigation
Michael L. Stevens
Managing OSHA Blog
OSHA Facilitates the Entry of Union Representatives into Non-Unionized Workplaces
Mark S. Dreux

A recently published OSHA Letter of Interpretation (the “Sallman Letter”) could have a profound effect on how OSHA inspections are conducted.

Fashion Counsel
The Legal Risks of Appearance-Based Hiring
Anthony V. Lupo, Michael L. Stevens

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Partner Anthony Lupo and Labor & Employment practice leader Mike Stevens discuss the liabilities employers are exposed to when staffing choices involve potentially perilous classifications.

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Obama Administration Directs Agencies to Cut 2015 Budget Proposals By As Much As 10 Percent
Dan H. Renberg, Jon S. Bouker
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Calling All Techies: OFAC Issues New General License Allowing Exports of Software and Hardware to Iranian Citizens
Kay C. Georgi
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Maryland Enacts Law Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities Due to Pregnancy
Michael L. Stevens
Managing OSHA Blog
Chemical Safety Board’s Efforts to Recreate Itself and Force Industry to Conform to its Recommendations
Mark S. Dreux