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Firm Profile: Robinson & Cole LLP
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Hartford, CT 06103-3597, United States
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Legal Update: Court Halts Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Final Rule

On August 20, 2024, in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs and set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Final…more

Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, FTC Act

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PFOA and PFOS Are CERCLA Hazardous Substances – Now What?

EPA recently issued its long-awaited rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act…more

CERCLA, Enforcement, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Substances

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Your Customer Just Declared Bankruptcy: Recent Decision That All Suppliers/Vendors Should Be Aware Of

Suppliers and vendors sometimes find themselves unpleasantly surprised by the bankruptcy of a customer, leaving a trail of unpaid invoices and little hope of recovery. To make matters worse, after licking their wounds and…more

Bankruptcy Preferences, Commercial Bankruptcy, Food Manufacturers, Invoices, Manufacturers

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Your Customer Just Declared Bankruptcy: Recent Decision That All Suppliers/Vendors Should Be Aware Of

Suppliers and vendors sometimes find themselves unpleasantly surprised by the bankruptcy of a customer, leaving a trail of unpaid invoices and little hope of recovery. To make matters worse, after licking their wounds and…more

Bankruptcy Preferences, Commercial Bankruptcy, Food Manufacturers, Invoices, Manufacturers

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Legal Update: Court Halts Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Final Rule

On August 20, 2024, in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs and set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Final…more

Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, FTC Act

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Internal Investigation Leads to Potential $40 Million Clawback Effort

McDonald’s Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, was recently reminded of the value of two basic internal controls: maintaining an anonymous reporting system and conducting an…more

Clawbacks, Corporate Governance, Internal Controls, Internal Investigations, Manufacturers

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Recent Federal Strike Force Prosecutions Serve as Warning to U.S. Manufacturers and Other Exporters

The recent enforcement activities of the newest federal strike force serve as a warning to U.S. manufacturers and other businesses involved in the export of products that the government is doubling down on prosecuting trade…more

Compliance, Criminal Prosecution, Cybersecurity, DOJ Strike Force, Economic Sanctions

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Legal Update: Court Halts Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Final Rule

On August 20, 2024, in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs and set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Final…more

Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, FTC Act

See all updates »

A New Supreme Court Case Could Take a Toll on Copyright Trolls

We have seen a noticeable uptick in lawsuits commenced by “copyright trolls” in recent years, including against businesses in the manufacturing space. The Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could have a…more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Trolls, Intellectual Property Protection, Manufacturers

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Legal Update: Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Law Gets Major Overhaul: Who's Covered, What Qualifies, and More

On May 21, 2024, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation expanding Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave law beginning January 1, 2025. The new legislation expands the scope of employers covered by the law, increases the…more

Corporate Counsel, Employee Benefits, Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Labor Reform

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Recent Federal Strike Force Prosecutions Serve as Warning to U.S. Manufacturers and Other Exporters

The recent enforcement activities of the newest federal strike force serve as a warning to U.S. manufacturers and other businesses involved in the export of products that the government is doubling down on prosecuting trade…more

Compliance, Criminal Prosecution, Cybersecurity, DOJ Strike Force, Economic Sanctions

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Manufacturers Beware: New, Easier Union Representation Process

The NLRB has reversed decades of precedent and made it far easier for unions to represent employees, including manufacturers, without a secret ballot election.  The NLRB’s new standard (announced in Cemex Construction Materials…more

Cemex, Collective Bargaining, Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Labor Law Violations

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FTC Proposes New HSR Filing Requirements

Companies pursuing acquisitions that require a filing in the United States under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) may, by year-end, face vastly expanded disclosure requirements necessitating far greater investments in time,…more

Acquisition Agreements, Comment Period, Corporate Sales Transactions, Disclosure Requirements, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Your Customer Just Declared Bankruptcy: Recent Decision That All Suppliers/Vendors Should Be Aware Of

Suppliers and vendors sometimes find themselves unpleasantly surprised by the bankruptcy of a customer, leaving a trail of unpaid invoices and little hope of recovery. To make matters worse, after licking their wounds and…more

Bankruptcy Preferences, Commercial Bankruptcy, Food Manufacturers, Invoices, Manufacturers

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Manufacturing Sector Getting Hit with Cyber-Attacks: Portable Oxygen Device Manufacturer Notifies 30,000 Patients of Breach

Inogen, which manufactures portable oxygen devices, has alerted the Securities and Exchange Commission in a recent filing that it is notifying 30,000 individuals that their personal information was compromised when a hacker…more

Cyber Attacks, Email, Hackers, Manufacturers, Medical Devices

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EPA Turns Up the Heat on Refrigerant Regulation

Refrigeration and cooling systems face expanded and tighter regulation under a final rule recently signed by EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. The rule revises and expands EPA’s regulations for “Ozone-Depleting Substances”…more

Certification Requirements, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HFC Emissions, Inspections

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Buy American and Buy European

The Buy American Act was originally passed by Congress in 1933 and has undergone numerous changes across several presidential administrations. While the core of the Act has essentially remained the same, requiring the U.S…more

Buy American Act, EU, Goods or Services, Green Deal, Imports

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Recent Federal Strike Force Prosecutions Serve as Warning to U.S. Manufacturers and Other Exporters

The recent enforcement activities of the newest federal strike force serve as a warning to U.S. manufacturers and other businesses involved in the export of products that the government is doubling down on prosecuting trade…more

Compliance, Criminal Prosecution, Cybersecurity, DOJ Strike Force, Economic Sanctions

See all updates »

A New Supreme Court Case Could Take a Toll on Copyright Trolls

We have seen a noticeable uptick in lawsuits commenced by “copyright trolls” in recent years, including against businesses in the manufacturing space. The Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could have a…more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Trolls, Intellectual Property Protection, Manufacturers

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Binge-Watching the Clean Water Act Cases and Rules

In these days of working from home and managing countless other demands on our time, we offer this post to help you decide whether to add the latest Clean Water Act (CWA) cases and rules to your must-see legal watch list. Since…more

Clean Water Act, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Discharge of Pollutants, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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I-9:  Ways to Avoid Identity Theft

Employers are increasingly being contacted by individuals, their insurance and payroll providers, the IRS and/or police about employees who are possibly involved in identity theft. If an employee steals a name and matching…more

Form I-9, Hiring & Firing, Identity Theft, Immigrants, Manufacturers

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EPA Proposes to Designate PFOS and PFOA as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a pre-publication version of a Proposed Rule to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and…more

CERCLA, Contaminated Properties, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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I-9:  Ways to Avoid Identity Theft

Employers are increasingly being contacted by individuals, their insurance and payroll providers, the IRS and/or police about employees who are possibly involved in identity theft. If an employee steals a name and matching…more

Form I-9, Hiring & Firing, Identity Theft, Immigrants, Manufacturers

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OSHA: Disclosure of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Due Next Week

As we outlined last year, OSHA recently revised its recording and reporting regulation to require certain employers to submit injury and illness data to OSHA on an annual basis for posting on OSHA’s website. The deadline for…more

Employer Liability Issues, Manufacturers, OSHA, Reporting Requirements, Workplace Injury

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The Spooky Consequences of Halloween Celebrations in the Workplace

There is no greater Halloween horror for employers than a workplace celebration that creates legal risks such as inappropriate costumes or safety hazards, among other issues. Thus, there are many considerations when planning an…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Holiday Parties, Manufacturers

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2024 Election – Can It Be A Hot Topic In Your Workplace?

With the 2024 election fast approaching, and political news exploding, manufacturers are asking an important question: What is the role of political bobbleheads, pins, stickers, and discussions in the workplace?…more

Employee Rights, Employees, Employment Policies, Federal Labor Laws, First Amendment

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FTC Proposes New HSR Filing Requirements

Companies pursuing acquisitions that require a filing in the United States under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) may, by year-end, face vastly expanded disclosure requirements necessitating far greater investments in time,…more

Acquisition Agreements, Comment Period, Corporate Sales Transactions, Disclosure Requirements, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

See all updates »

Recent Federal Strike Force Prosecutions Serve as Warning to U.S. Manufacturers and Other Exporters

The recent enforcement activities of the newest federal strike force serve as a warning to U.S. manufacturers and other businesses involved in the export of products that the government is doubling down on prosecuting trade…more

Compliance, Criminal Prosecution, Cybersecurity, DOJ Strike Force, Economic Sanctions

See all updates »

The Rise of Vapor Intrusion

We have all been involved in investigating and remediating sites with soil and groundwater contamination. But another form of contamination has been recently gaining attention—vapor intrusion…more

Contaminated Properties, Contamination, Environmental Assessments, Groundwater, Manufacturers

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FTC Proposes New HSR Filing Requirements

Companies pursuing acquisitions that require a filing in the United States under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) may, by year-end, face vastly expanded disclosure requirements necessitating far greater investments in time,…more

Acquisition Agreements, Comment Period, Corporate Sales Transactions, Disclosure Requirements, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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OSHA Releases Proposed Extreme Heat Rule

On July 2, 2024, OSHA released the long-awaited Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings proposed rule. If finalized, the rule would require millions of employers to take steps to protect their…more

Employer Liability Issues, Health and Safety, Heat Exposure, Labor Reform, Manufacturing Facilities

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Alert: New Form I–9 and Remote Document Inspection

Starting November 1, 2023, all employers must use the revised Form I–9, Employment Eligibility Verification (edition date 08/01/23), when completing the employment eligibility verification process for employees. Employers may be…more

E-Verify, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Eligibility Verification, Foreign Workers, Form I-9

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I-9:  Ways to Avoid Identity Theft

Employers are increasingly being contacted by individuals, their insurance and payroll providers, the IRS and/or police about employees who are possibly involved in identity theft. If an employee steals a name and matching…more

Form I-9, Hiring & Firing, Identity Theft, Immigrants, Manufacturers

See all updates »

The Spooky Consequences of Halloween Celebrations in the Workplace

There is no greater Halloween horror for employers than a workplace celebration that creates legal risks such as inappropriate costumes or safety hazards, among other issues. Thus, there are many considerations when planning an…more

Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Holiday Parties, Manufacturers

See all updates »

Buy American and Buy European

The Buy American Act was originally passed by Congress in 1933 and has undergone numerous changes across several presidential administrations. While the core of the Act has essentially remained the same, requiring the U.S…more

Buy American Act, EU, Goods or Services, Green Deal, Imports

See all updates »

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