Fashion Counsel
The Legal Risks of Appearance-Based Hiring
Anthony V. Lupo, Michael L. Stevens
In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Partner Anthony Lupo and Labor & Employment practice leader Mike Stevens discuss the liabilities employers are exposed to when staffing choices involve potentially perilous classifications.
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Calling All Techies: OFAC Issues New General License Allowing Exports of Software and Hardware to Iranian Citizens
Kay C. Georgi
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Maryland Enacts Law Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities Due to Pregnancy
Michael L. Stevens
Managing OSHA Blog
Chemical Safety Board’s Efforts to Recreate Itself and Force Industry to Conform to its Recommendations
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Class Is Out for YouTube: SD of NY Rules in Favor of YouTube in Its Class Action Defense
Anthony V. Lupo
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Get Ready Because COPPA Is Coming
Anthony V. Lupo
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Steve Madden Settles TCPA Class Action for Up to $10 Million After Texting Customers
Anthony V. Lupo, Adam D. Bowser
On May 7, 2013, the US District Court for the Central District of California granted final approval of Steven Madden, Ltd.’s settlement of a nationwide class action alleging that it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending plaintiff and class members unsolicited text message ads.
Managing OSHA Blog
OSHA Enforces Agenda on Safety Incentive Programs: Imposes Legal Obligation on Employer to Eliminate Incentive Programs Tied to Injury/Illness Rates
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Assessing Your Work Life, Part 2
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Is the Timing Right for Congress to Pass Fundamental Tax Reform?
Dan H. Renberg, Laura E. Doyle*
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FCC Issues Declaratory Ruling on Actions of Third-Party Telemarketers
Adam D. Bowser, Alan G. Fishel, Jeffrey E. Rummel
On May 9, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Declaratory Ruling interpreting various provisions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Managing OSHA Blog
The Chilling Effect of Safety (Dis)Incentive Programs and How Employers Can Avoid Them
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Comment Deadlines Established for Rural Call Completion Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Adam D. Bowser, Alan G. Fishel, Jeffrey E. Rummel
On May 7, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning potential actions it is considering to address problems associated with rural long-distance call completion.
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FEC Seeks Comments on Using New Technologies to Make Political Contributions
Craig Engle
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DC Circuit Strikes Down NLRB’s Controversial Notice Posting Rule
Michael L. Stevens
Managing OSHA Blog
Sixth Circuit’s Standard for Employee Exposure Nothing New
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New York’s Status as Prime Arbitration Venue Bolstered with Opening of the New York International Arbitration Center
Bernice K. Leber, Elliott M. Kroll, Hunter T. Carter, Julius A. Rousseau, III, Matthew Nolan, Pierre-Richard Prosper, Timothy J. Feighery
Fashion Counsel
Visas and Visiting Executives
Anthony V. Lupo, Nancy A. Noonan
In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Partners Anthony Lupo and Nancy Noonan discuss the best visa types to assure smooth extended stays for strategic managers on assignment in the US for up to seven years.
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CMS Clarifies Sequestration Does Not Mandate Cuts in Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Payments to Contracted Providers, Suppliers, and Pharmacies
David S. Greenberg
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Court Dismisses Challenge to the Legality of Manufacturer-Sponsored Co-Payment Assistance Programs
Stephanie Trunk
Managing OSHA Blog
CSB Releases Video on Richmond Refinery Incident Despite Objections from Chevron
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Register Pallante and House Judiciary Chairman Goodlatte Announce Plans for Possible Revision of Copyright Act
Dan H. Renberg
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Landmark Decision Regarding Fair, Reasonable and Nondiscriminatory ("FRAND") Royalty Rates for Patents Essential to Industry Standards
Pamela M. Deese
On April 25, 2013, Judge James Robart in the Western District of Washington issued an unprecedented 207-page decision that marks the first time a federal judge has tried to define what constitutes a fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory (FRAND) royalty rate for standard-essential patents (SEPs).
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Assessing Your Work Life, Part 1
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Visitors to the United States — New Process for Entry Documentation
Nancy A. Noonan