The Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") recently announced an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade in the textile industry, including violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act ("UFLPA")....more
In light of the DOJ’s most recent guidance on the use of personal devices and third-party messaging applications by corporate personnel, this White Paper addresses issues and challenges that companies are facing in this area...more
10/18/2023
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Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
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As described in the first White Paper in this series on internal investigations, "Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation—An Overview," corporations are under increased scrutiny by regulators across the globe, and as a...more
Companies face a myriad of issues as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. One issue is how to address allegations of misconduct involving corporate personnel, including whether and how to conduct internal...more
With the rise of plant-based alternatives to conventional meat products, the industry has come under scrutiny from government regulators, both in the United States and abroad. In 2019 alone, nearly 30 states considered...more
For years, natural sources of nitrates and nitrites have been used to cure meats as an alternative to traditional synthetic sources. The United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") requires companies that cure meats...more
12/30/2019
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Consumer Confusion ,
Consumer Reports ,
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False Advertising ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Product Labels ,
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Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
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