On April 17, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found that Google violated antitrust law by maintaining a monopoly in the advertising technology market and unlawfully tying its products together....more
The landscape is in flux right now for nonprofits, to say the least. To help structure your action plan, these are some of the top questions our Nonprofits & Associations team has been helping our clients think through....more
3/11/2025
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Compliance ,
Copyright ,
Data Privacy ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Funding ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Nonprofits ,
Risk Management ,
Trademarks
With 2025 underway, the AFS Health Care team highlights some of the most pressing legal issues facing the health care industry this year....more
Many parties are rightly concerned about the impact of yesterday’s announcement that nearly all federal funds will be frozen for an indeterminate period. Minutes before it was intended to go into effect today, a federal judge...more
1/29/2025
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Funding ,
Federal Grants ,
First Amendment ,
Furloughs ,
Government Agencies ,
Layoffs ,
OMB ,
Regulatory Freeze ,
Reimbursements ,
Trump Administration
Following his inauguration on January 20, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders, including a handful related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives....more
1/24/2025
/ Affirmative Action ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
OFCCP ,
OMB ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College
Now is the time for health care providers to consider participating in the recent Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) antitrust class action settlement and the newly filed antitrust cases alleging widespread price fixing for...more
With the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) withdrawing yet another set of antitrust compliance guidelines last month, companies that collaborate with their competitors — whether directly or...more
1/13/2025
/ Antitrust Division ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Competition ,
Compliance ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
New Guidance ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Transparency
When was the last time your association board and chief executive asked each other, “How should we work together?”...more
12/6/2024
/ Board Meetings ,
Board of Directors ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Communications ,
Corporate Executives ,
Decision-Making Process ,
Duties & Responsibilities ,
Financial Oversight and Management Board (Oversight Board) ,
Governance Standards ,
Performance Reviews ,
Strategic Planning ,
Trade Associations ,
Trade Policy ,
Training
In the nonprofit sector, organizations often face unique legal challenges that require efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution mechanisms. Arbitration provisions in contracts can offer nonprofits a strategic advantage...more
Republican lawmakers are continuing their antitrust push against environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investor initiatives by investigating a prominent climate coalition that is focused on getting companies to curb...more
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a Statement of Interest that underscores the need for careful evaluation of every survey and other information exchange managed by trade associations for the unique risks to...more
Trade association boards, like the boards of other private companies, often consist of stakeholders who are personally and professionally invested in the organization. Board members typically also possess significant business...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has heralded its increased antitrust scrutiny of price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), though little has come of it to date. Yet, our review of trends in private...more
Nonprofits and associations commonly receive subpoenas. Though it can be stressful to receive one, engaging in appropriate due diligence can help an organization effectively manage its response....more
Companies commonly receive subpoenas. Though it can be stressful to receive one, engaging in appropriate due diligence can help an organization effectively manage its response....more
As 2024 gets underway, the nonprofit sector will continue to face new challenges in addition to grappling with ongoing challenges that continue to impact the sector. Our interdisciplinary team, serving thousands of nonprofits...more
3/5/2024
/ 501(c)(3) ,
501(c)(4) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Compliance ,
Crowdfunding ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employees ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fundraisers ,
Independent Contractors ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IRS ,
Liability ,
Machine Learning ,
NAICS ,
Nonprofits ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware ,
SNDAs ,
Tax Exemptions
As 2023 came to an end, it offered a prime opportunity to examine significant legal developments in intellectual property case law and implications for the real estate industry in the year to come. Among other things,...more
1/18/2024
/ Appeals ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Litigation ,
Copyright Office ,
Copyright Registration ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Popular ,
Real Estate Market ,
Trade Dress ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trademarks
ArentFox Schiff’s clients report being inundated with notices from registered agents and other service providers to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new law that will require many existing and newly formed...more
Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and...more
8/29/2023
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automotive Industry ,
Biometric Information ,
Clean Energy ,
Clinical Trials ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Diagnostic Imaging Services ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Distribution Rules ,
Driverless Cars ,
Energy Sector ,
Enforcement ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Ethics ,
Family Offices ,
Fantasy Sports ,
Fashion Industry ,
Fraud and Abuse ,
Greenwashing ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Labor Regulations ,
Life Sciences ,
Logistics ,
Long-Term Care ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
Medical Research ,
Nonprofits ,
Open Source Software ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Retailers ,
Software ,
Sports ,
Sports Betting ,
Technology Sector ,
Vehicle Navigation Systems
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Within two months of its initial release to the public, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users, making it the fastest-growing...more
6/8/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Fair Compensation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Nonprofits ,
Open Source Software ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
Reliability Standards ,
Software Developers ,
Trade Associations ,
User-Generated Content
On February 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a public forum on its proposed rule that would, with limited exceptions, ban employers from using employee non-compete agreements and require rescission of...more
With the new year underway, the ArentFox Schiff Health Care team highlights 10 of the most pressing legal issues facing the industry in 2023.
End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. After being in effect for more than...more
2/17/2023
/ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Healthcare ,
HIPAA Privacy Rule ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
No Surprises Act (NSA) ,
Popular ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
Roe v Wade ,
SCOTUS ,
Telehealth
On February 2, 2023, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Doha Mekki announced that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division was revisiting and withdrawing several policy statements that provided a key...more
In today's episode of Fashion Counsel, AFS Chairman Anthony Lupo is joined by Brian Schneider to discuss how brands can find the balance between risk and control over downstream pricing by wholesalers and retailers, while...more
In today's episode of Fashion Counsel, AFS Chairman Anthony Lupo is joined by Brian Schneider to discuss how brands can find the balance between risk and control over downstream pricing by wholesalers and retailers, while...more