The U.S. is one of the easiest jurisdictions in the world in which to do business1 and continues to be the world’s top destination for foreign direct investment.2 Regulatory barriers are generally low, establishing a branch...more
1/20/2025
/ Business Development ,
Business Entities ,
CFIUS ,
Corporate Governance ,
Doing Business ,
Employment Policies ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Labor Regulations ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
As the festive season heralds lights on storefronts and fills shopping carts around the world, the retail and luxury sectors find themselves navigating unprecedented change. Consumer expectations among various demographics...more
Last week (10/30), Democratic attorneys general from 15 states and the District of Columbia issued a letter to congressional leaders, calling for federal legislation banning price gouging during emergencies. Distinguishing...more
Amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, retailers are continuing to herald digital mediums to spread holiday cheer to shoppers worldwide.
The Hogan Lovells Retail and Fashion team is delighted to bring you our...more
The U.S. is one of the easiest jurisdictions in the world in which to do business and continues to be the world’s top destination for foreign direct investment. Regulatory barriers are generally low, establishing a branch...more
11/20/2023
/ Board of Directors ,
CFIUS ,
Chapter 11 ,
Chapter 7 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Copyright ,
Corporate Governance ,
Doing Business ,
Foreign Investment ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Patents ,
Shareholders ,
Trade Secrets
On 28 March 2023, the Hogan Lovells New York Retail Team hosted a coffee chat webinar discussing the latest news and developments of 2023 in retail. The event featured Meryl Bernstein (Intellectual Property, Media, and...more
The U.S. is one of the easiest jurisdictions in the world in which to do business. Regulatory barriers are generally low, establishing a branch or business entity is quick and easy, labor and employment laws are much more...more
9/21/2022
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Business Formation ,
Capital Markets ,
CFIUS ,
Choice of Entity ,
Corporate Governance ,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) ,
Doing Business ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Foreign Investment ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
ITAR ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
The United States Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a rule restricting the export of luxury goods to all end-users in the Russian Federation, Belarus, and to select individuals regardless...more
Numerous companies have engaged for decades - on a voluntary basis – to ensure observance of fair-trade standards, human rights due diligence, and environmental protection, taking responsibility for their supply chains,...more
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and this year, as last, continues to present challenges for consumer companies and retailers. Omnichannel is growing in prominence as consumers maintain their reliance on...more
12/7/2021
/ Advertising ,
Augmented Reality ,
Corporate Branding ,
Cosmetics ,
E-Commerce ,
Holidays ,
Influencers ,
Internet Retailers ,
Labeling ,
Marketing ,
Personal Care Products ,
Retail Market ,
Retail Sales ,
Retailers ,
Revenue Growth ,
Supply Chain
On October 13 the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent “Notice of Penalty Offenses” to more than 700 large retailers, advertisers and consumer product companies describing endorsement practices that the FTC has found...more
Business integrity for consumer companies -
Doing good business means doing things the right way -
Consumer companies around the world are incorporating sustainability, business integrity, and brand purpose into their...more
4/13/2021
/ Anti-Bribery ,
Anti-Corruption ,
Business Plans ,
Business Strategies ,
Capital Investments ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Environmental Claims ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Popular ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability
On February 15th, the Saudi Press Agency issued a statement confirming that the Government of Saudi Arabia intends to stop contracting with entities whose regional headquarters are not located in the Kingdom by January 1st...more
The U.S. is one of the easiest jurisdictions in the world in which to do business1 . 1 Regulatory barriers are generally low, establishing a branch or business entity is quick and easy, labor and employment laws are much...more
Entering a new market can be a game changer for businesses in the consumer industry, but it can come with some significant legal risks. Consumer protection laws, supply chain issues, product regulation, data privacy issues,...more
9/16/2020
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Business Development ,
Business Formation ,
Business Pursuits ,
Doing Business ,
Germany ,
Indonesia ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Singapore ,
UK ,
Vietnam
Closing stores during a global pandemic wasn’t easy. But re-opening stores during a global pandemic comes with its own set of challenges. With a strategic approach and focus on crisis leadership, retailers can take proactive...more
As the world learns how to navigate the new normal, businesses have become accustomed to dealing with what used to be considered exceptional – managing mass shut-downs, disrupted supply chains, the collapse of demand, and the...more
5/12/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
OSHA ,
Price Gouging ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
Retail Market ,
Social Distancing ,
Supply Chain ,
Telecommuting ,
Workplace Safety
The Hogan Lovells Consumer team recognizes the challenges that you are facing during this uncertain time. Businesses are reshaping the way they operate, and consumers are changing the way they shop. Supply chains are...more
5/5/2020
/ Arbitration ,
Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Eviction ,
Food Supply ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Relief Measures ,
Supply Chain ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Workplace Safety
Consumer companies around the world are incorporating sustainability, business integrity, and brand purpose into their business operations. This can include procuring ethically sourced products, ensuring fair pay, or...more
2/12/2020
/ Advertising ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Business Strategies ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Child Labor ,
Data Protection ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Due Diligence ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Ethical Standards ,
False Advertising ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Forced Labor ,
Green Goods ,
Green Marketing ,
Health and Safety ,
Human Rights ,
Integrity Policies ,
Manufacturers ,
Manufacturing Facilities ,
Modern Slavery Act ,
Multinationals ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Product Labels ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Retail Market ,
Risk Management ,
Slavery ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain
Entering a new market can be a game changer for businesses in the consumer industry, but it can come with some significant legal risks. Consumer protection laws, supply chain issues, product regulation, data privacy issues,...more
1/24/2020
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Asia ,
Business Development ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Governance ,
Data Privacy ,
Doing Business ,
EU ,
Germany ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Relations ,
Risk Management ,
Singapore ,
Strict Compliance ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs
The United States has the most well-developed consumer economy in the world, with approximately US$13.2 trillion in annual consumer spending, the world’s highest per-household spending, and retail space per capita that is...more
The United States is one of the easiest jurisdictions in the world in which to do business. Regulatory barriers are generally low, establishing a branch or business entity is quick and easy, labor and employment laws are much...more
1/23/2019
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Capital Markets ,
CFIUS ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Doing Business ,
FCPA Guidance ,
Foreign Investment ,
Immigration ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Labor Regulations ,
Regulatory Standards