Partner J. Michael Showalter spoke with the Associated Press about the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision not to test its Title VI authority in a recent case involving a predominantly Black community exposed to toxic chemicals in Louisiana.
Partner D. Reed Freeman was quoted on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) expanding enforcement of the Health Breach Notification Rule, which governs how health apps and similar technologies use and share consumers’ health information.
Mercedes-Benz USA received approval to be the first company to sell to consumers in California vehicles equipped with an automated driving system.
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.
Canada Legal Practice Leader Riyaz Dattu was quoted on new regulations affecting the Mexican mining industry, highlighting the legal challenges these individual mining companies face.
Partner J. Michael Showalter was quoted on the US Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett v. EPA, highlighting the court’s recent rejection of the established “significant nexus” test, under which federal agencies could regulate wetlands that were ecologically connected to navigable waters.
Partner Malcolm McNeil spoke with Marijuana Business Daily about how the cannabis industry has turned to real estate sale-leaseback transactions to address the lack of outside financing.
Ford executives provided highlights of what to expect from the 120-year-old automaker, ranging from where costs will be cut to how profits will be generated apart from car sales, in the first major in-person Capital Markets Day event since 2016.
“Why Aren’t There More Patent Cases Pending, Considering the Size of the Biosimilar Pipeline?”
Partner Kevin Nelson shared his insight on the current state of biosimilar patent litigation and regulatory proceedings, and new challenges facing drug manufacturers in bringing biosimilar products to market.
Partner J. Michael Showalter was quoted on the potential outcome of the eventual US Supreme Court ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo that could overturn the Chevron deference doctrine, which allows federal agencies to interpret statutes as they see fit.
Chairman Anthony V. Lupo was featured in Vogue Business on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the fashion industry.
Partners Michelle Cooke and Elizabeth Cohen were quoted on the potential for the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to require more detailed information about NFT trademarks as the NFT space becomes more crowded.
Partners Michelle Cooke and Elizabeth Cohen were quoted on the potential impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on traditional legal training methods for junior lawyers.
Partner Pamela Deese was quoted on the increase of Lanham Act Schedule A intellectual property complaints filed against online merchants of counterfeit goods.
Partner Angela Santos discussed the impact to businesses from increased enforcement by US Customs & Border Protection of forced labor laws under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which prohibits the import of goods produced or sourced in the Xinjiang region of China.
Partner Ross Panko was quoted on the US Supreme Court oral arguments in Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products, which will decide if dog toys using the Jack Daniel’s trade dress and the words “Bad Spaniels” are protected under the First Amendment.
Chairman Anthony V. Lupo was quoted discussing the one-year anniversary of ArentFox Schiff.
For some reason — no one seems to know just why — the self-driving cars can’t stay away from a random sleepy block in Santa Monica.
Partner Michelle Cooke was quoted on the first-of-its-kind decision addressing trademark rights in the Metaverse. A New York City jury ruled that an artist violated fashion house Hermès’ Birkin trademark by selling his MetaBirkins NFTs.
Partner Michelle Cooke, co-leader of the firm’s Media & Entertainment Industry Team, was quoted on the first-of-its-kind trademark suit from luxury design house Hermès against digital artist Mason Rothschild and his NFT, METABIRKINS.
Partner Andrew Katzenberg was featured on current tax legislative moves and how advisors can help their clients take advantage of estate tax exemption, which are “historically high.”
Partner D. Reed Freeman was quoted on how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could alter the privacy and data security landscape in 2023.
Partner Ross Panko was quoted on three major cases pending in the US Supreme Court that could greatly impact both copyright and trademark laws.
Partner Jay Halpern was quoted on the major challenges and opportunities facing the restaurant industry in 2023, such as supply constraints, construction delays, and an ongoing labor shortage.