Alerts: Employment Law
Federal Court Blocks Overtime Rules and New York Proposes a New Overtime Rule
A federal court in Texas has halted nationwide preparations for the new FLSA overtime rule set to go into effect on December 1, 2016. That rule raised the salary basis required to maintain federal overtime exemptions from $455 per week to $913 per week, and included a mechanism for automatically updating the salary limits every three years. Read more.
November 28, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Policy Statement Focuses on Homeopathic Health Claims
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission issued its new "Enforcement Policy Statement on Marketing Claims for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Homeopathic Drugs," as well as a staff report on a workshop that the Commission held last year on OTC homeopathic drug advertising. Read more.
November 28, 2016
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
FCC Adopts Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
On October 27, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Order requiring broadband Internet service providers and all other telecommunications carriers providing telecommunications services to take greater steps to protect the privacy of their customers, including current and former subscribers and new applicants. Here's a summary of the key obligations imposed on carriers: Read more.
November 22, 2016
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
Latest on the FTC Data Security Front
FTC Issues Guide on How to Respond to a Data Breach, and Eleventh Circuit Questions the FTC's Interpretation of Its Section 5 Authority But Does NOT Alter the Unfairness Standard in Data Security Matters. Read more.
November 21, 2016
Sign Up for Alerts
Sign up to receive receive industry-specific emails from our legal team.
Sign Up.
Alerts: Employment Law
New York City Passes New Law Governing Freelance Workers
There's big news for employers with offices in New York City. Read more.
November 1, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Lack of Documentary Evidence Sinks Two Recent Trademark Applications
Business owners do not have to wait until they are actually using a trademark in commerce before seeking to register it with the Trademark Office. Read more.
October 28, 2016
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Non-Party Has Sufficient Interest to Disqualify Law Firm from Second Circuit Case
At the request of a non-party, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently disqualified the law firm BakerHostetler LLP ("Baker") from representing its client Prevezon Holdings Ltd. ("Prevezon"). Read more.
October 24, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Get Ready for New Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Rules
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the "Board") has announced a number of changes to the Trademark Rules of Practice, to take effect on January 14, 2017. Read more.
October 19, 2016
Sign Up for Alerts
Sign up to receive receive industry-specific emails from our legal team.
Sign Up.
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Thinking of Licensing Your Brand Abroad?
Licensing a trademark abroad - for manufacture or distribution of goods or services - is not easy. Read more.
October 6, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
Compliance Focus: FTC Begins Study of Consumer Disclosures
How effective are your consumer disclosures? A recent FTC workshop suggests it's a good time to ask. Here's a summary of what happened. Read more.
September 26, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
New Case Sheds Light on Reward Program Pitfalls
Doing a reward program? Be very clear about the rules. Read more.
August 29, 2016
Alerts: Estate Planning Law
IRS Proposes Rules to Deny Estate and Gift Tax Discounts for Family Businesses
There's important news for family business owners and their heirs. Read more.
August 23, 2016
Sign Up for Alerts
Sign up to receive receive industry-specific emails from our legal team.
Sign Up.
Alerts: Advertising Law: Sports Law
Legalizing Fantasy Sports in New York: An Interesting Precedent for Advertisers?
While millions of fantasy sports aficionados pumped their fists on the news that New York State had legalized Interactive Fantasy Sports ("IFS"), a quieter debate began taking place in marketing and advertising circles. Read more.
August 9, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law: Technology Law
Are Augmented Reality Games Liable for Depictions of Buildings, Trademarks or Artwork?
In the few weeks since its release, Pokémon™ GO has dominated the interactive entertainment landscape. The augmented reality game has reportedly achieved more than 30 million downloads and lots of buzz. But as its popularity grows, so do questions about its legal implications - including the use of landmarks, buildings, monuments, and other frequented locations. Read more.
July 27, 2016
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
The New “Privacy Shield”: What Does it Mean for Your Company?
This week brought important news for any company that transfers across borders, or receives cross-border transfers of, consumer or employee personally identifying data (very broadly defined). Read more.
July 14, 2016
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Less Exposure: New York Appeals Court Finds Privilege For Law Firm In-House Counsel
A New York appeals court gave attorneys a reason to celebrate just before the July 4th holiday weekend. Read more.
July 11, 2016
Sign Up for Alerts
Sign up to receive receive industry-specific emails from our legal team.
Sign Up.
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Will Brexit Impact my Trademark Rights in Europe?
Rest easy, trademark owners! While the UK has voted to leave the European Union, it is expected to take at least two years for that to occur. Here is what trademark owners need to know. Read more.
June 24, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Supreme Court Rules on Availability of Attorneys’ Fees in Copyright Cases
In the US, attorneys' fees generally are not available to the winning party unless authorized by statute or the parties have agreed to permit a fee award. Copyright law is one area where fee shifting is permitted, and courts have discretion to award a "reasonable" fee to the winning party. How do courts decide? Read more.
June 24, 2016
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Watch What You Say: New York Court Rule Will Expose More Attorney-Client Communications
Anyone who has ever had to litigate a dispute knows how important the attorney-client privilege is. Read more.
June 16, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
Food for Thought: FDA Will Reconsider Rules Governing Use of “Healthy” on Labels
Food advertising rules are in flux, and we have written about the FTC's recent focus on "natural" claims. Here are two more food advertising developments. Read more.
June 10, 2016
Sign Up for Alerts
Sign up to receive receive industry-specific emails from our legal team.
Sign Up.
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Will Examine Effectiveness of Consumer Disclosures
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced last week its plan to host a public workshop on September 15, 2016 called "Putting Disclosures to the Test." Read more.
May 31, 2016
Alerts: Commercial Litigation: Employment Law
New Trade Secrets Law Calls for Changes to Handbooks and Certain Employment Agreements
As we noted in an alert last week, the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 ("DTSA") creates a private right of action to sue in federal court for trade secret misappropriation, and provides for remedies including actual damages and attorneys' fees. Read more.
May 25, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
National Marketers Face Class Action Suits Under New Jersey Consumer Protection Law
A surge of recent lawsuits brought under a 30 year-old New Jersey consumer protection law has national marketers and their lawyers huddling. Here's a summary of how the law works and why there's exposure for marketers everywhere. Read more.
May 20, 2016
Alerts: Employment Law
Get Ready Now For New Overtime Rules
Important changes to federal overtime rules are right around the corner. Read more.
May 9, 2016
Sign Up for Alerts
Sign up to receive receive industry-specific emails from our legal team.
Sign Up.
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Supreme Court Decision Will Clarify Copyright Protection for Fashion Designs
On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands, which could set the stage for greater clarity in copyright law in the fashion and design industries. Read more.
May 4, 2016