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McCarter & English, LLP

Highly Touted Settlement Caps NIL Payments to Student Athletes

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In a much anticipated antitrust class action settlement, a federal judge granted preliminary approval of a $2.7 billion proposed settlement that will cap the amount of money National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Eight Charged in $68 Million Brooklyn Medicaid Fraud Scheme

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Eight individuals associated with two Brooklyn social adult day care centers and a home health care intermediary have been charged in an alleged $68 million Medicaid fraud scheme. The defendants, including owners and staff...more

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$68 Million CDPAP Fraud Indictment Unsealed Amidst Industry Changes

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On October 9, 2024, the United States Attorney’s office in the Eastern District of New York unsealed an indictment alleging that eight defendants defrauded Medicaid of approximately $68 million. The alleged scheme involved...more

Morgan Lewis

Takeaways from the 2024 National Advertising Division Annual Conference: Charting the Global Future of Ad Law

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Businesses, regulators, academics, and advertising and legal professionals connected in New York City in September to discuss the “Global Future of Ad Law” at the National Advertising Division (NAD) Annual Conference. Some...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Tapestry/Capri Handbag Merger Temporarily Halted by S.D.N.Y.

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On October 24, 2024, Judge Rochon of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent Tapestry, Inc. (“Tapestry”) from...more

Cozen O'Connor

Blue Cross Blue Shield Agrees to Pay $2.8 Billion Settlement in Antitrust Case

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In October 2024, Blue Cross Blue Shield (“BCBS”) agreed to a $2.8 billion settlement to resolve allegations of anti-competitive practices in the health insurance market – it is reported to be the largest settlement in a...more

Kerr Russell

FTC’s Ban on Covenants Not to Compete Remains on Hold

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The legal arguments advanced in these court cases mainly concern whether the FTC has the statutory authority to enact such a ban. Shortly before the September 4, 2024 effective date of FTC’s ban on covenants not to compete,...more

Hogan Lovells

With a little help from our friends: UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement on the way

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The European Commission and UK Competition and Markets Authority have concluded the technical negotiations on a new joint Competition Cooperation Agreement.  Once finalised, this will strengthen their ability to coordinate,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Managing New Risks – Lessons from The Creature from The Black Lagoon

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Leadership Lessons from The Washington Post’s Non-Endorsement

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Great Women in Compliance: Mary Inman and Jane Norberg on Current Developments in Whistleblower Laws and Practice

Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance podcast with Hemma Lomax and Lisa Fine, sponsored by Corporate Compliance Insights. Over the past few months, the Department of Justice put forth the Whistleblower Pilot Program, and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: October 30, 2024 – The Power of Podcasting Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All...more

Saul Ewing LLP

First Circuit Says Massachusetts Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable in California Despite State’s Ban

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Last month, in DraftKings Inc. v. Hermalyn, the First Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision concerning the application of California’s non-compete ban to agreements formed outside the state. Broadly, the decision...more

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GEMINI Spells Double Trouble for Google’s AI: Gemini Data, Inc. Sues for Trademark Infringement and USPTO Rejects GEMINI Trademark...

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Gemini Data, Inc., a data analytics company that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, has filed a federal complaint against Google LLC in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging...more

Dechert LLP

2024 Election - Implications on Technology

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While the 2024 election cycle may introduce temporary uncertainty, the convergence of positive economic trends such as waning inflation, anticipated interest rate cuts and cautious optimism for a soft landing suggests robust...more

Smart & Biggar

Evolving pharmacy landscape signals more stringent regulatory scrutiny of “patient steering”

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The pharmacy landscape has evolved considerably over the past year, shining a spotlight on pharmacy “patient steering”, the practice of directing patients to certain preferred pharmacies. Though Quebec has long required that...more

Morgan Lewis

Key Takeaways from Latest HSR Data: A Continuation of Biden Administration Trends

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On the same day it released its final Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) Rules,1 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the Hart-Scott-Rodino Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023 (the Report),2 which includes Hart-Scott-Rodino...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Last Call: The Corporate Transparency Act Filing Deadline is Looming

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With less than three months to go until the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) January 1, 2025 filing deadline, business entities formed or registered to do business in the United States before January 1, 2024 must assess (if...more

A&O Shearman

Utah District Court Grants Mattress Businesses’ Motion To Dismiss In Antitrust Case Alleging Conspiracy In And Monopolization Of...

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On October 16, 2024, Judge David Barlow of the United States District Court for the District of Utah granted defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claims that nine defendants (specifically, sellers, distributors, and...more

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The Dutch Hague Court upholds Bunq's decision in GDPR data access case

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In a significant ruling (dated 9 September 2024), The Hague District Court (Court) has sided with Bunq B.V. (Bunq), dismissing part of the customer's GDPR access request. This decision highlights that a financial entity’s...more

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The FTC takes a new swipe at autorenewal programs

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Use of California’s Auto Renewal Law as a predicate for UCL, FAL or CLRA claims has been a hotbed of consumer class action litigation. Now, the FTC has added a federal arrow to the consumer protection quiver by expanding its...more

Troutman Pepper

FTC Wins Preliminary Injunction of "Accessible Luxury" Handbag Transaction

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A New York federal court’s recent decision to enjoin the merger of two fashion companies gave the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the 2023 Merger Guidelines a boost. Since the issuance of the draft merger guidelines in...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: October 29, 2024 – The Olympus Chief Fired Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All...more

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Stay Tuned… FTC Seeks to Breathe Life Back Into Non-Compete Ban

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This past week, the FTC appealed a Texas federal court’s August ruling that blocked nationwide enforcement of the non-compete ban. The non-compete ban will remain blocked during the pendency of the appeal process. However,...more

K&L Gates LLP

Click-to-Cancel: FTC's Final Rule Will Change the Subscription Landscape Across Industries

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In an era where subscriptions are just a click away, getting out of them often frustrates consumers. Responding to that frustration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revised its existing Negative Option Rule, now retitled...more

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