Communications & Media Law, Environmental Law, Administrative Law

What is Vandalism and Graffiti (Penal Code § 594)?

by Greg HIll on 12/12/2012

California Penal Code § 594 defines vandalism as defacing another’s property with graffiti “or other inscribed material,” or damaging or destroying another’s property. To be convicted of...more

Green Marketing & Advertising Law Update

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 12/6/2012

In This Issue: - The Skinny: What's New? - So Who Now Has the Strictest Standards in the Land (World)? - Where the US Guide is Less Extensive - US Coming on Board with Other Guidelines - Green Advertising...more

Initiative to Label Genetically Modified Foods Fails in California

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/7/2012

Yesterday, California voters rejected Proposition 37, the Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act by 53 percent to 47 percent. The voter initiative would have required labeling of most foods with genetically...more

City of Los Angeles Waste Hauling Takes Big Step to Exclusive Franchise System

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 11/2/2012

The City of Los Angeles took another step towards granting exclusive franchises for commercial trash hauling within the City, franchises that would also cover large apartment complexes. Under a plan approved by two City...more

"Green Advertising" and FTC 2012 Green Guides Update

by Pierce Atwood LLP on 10/10/2012

After a multi-year process and numerous consumer surveys, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved revisions to its guidelines governing advertising for environmental and energy claims, better known as the...more

FTC Releases Final “Green Guides” for Environmental Marketing Claims

by Morgan Lewis on 10/4/2012

With few refinements made to the proposed guides, the guidance applies immediately and includes significant restrictions and qualifications regarding the use of important terms and claims. The Federal Trade Commission...more

EU Environment Report - September 2012

by White & Case LLP on 10/3/2012

In This Issue: - Automobiles: ..EU to extend exemption for lead in cars - Chemicals ..New REACH restrictions on cadmium and lead published ..Prohibition on mercury in measuring devices extended ..New...more

Legislative Update Report No. 2012-18 -- Sept 30, 2012

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 10/2/2012

In This Article: Federal Government; Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Québec/Quebec; Saskatchewan; and Yukon....more

Legislative Update Report No. 2012-17-- Sept 15, 2012

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 9/17/2012

In This Article Federal Government; Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Québec/Quebec; Saskatchewan; and Yukon....more

An Introduction to Proposition 37: California’s Genetically Engineered Foods Labeling Initiative

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 9/14/2012

On November 6, 2012, California voters will decide the fate of Proposition 37, the Genetically Engineered Foods Labeling Initiative. If the initiative passes, genetically engineered foods sold in California will have to be...more

Legislative Update Report No. 2012-07 - Apr 15, 2012

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 4/17/2012

In This Article: Federal Government Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Nunavut Ontario Prince...more

"Skadden's 2012 Insights, January 2012: Regulatory"

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/12/2012

In This Issue: - 126 Communications: Emerging Wireline, Media Ownership and Wireless Challenges - 128 Congressional Investigations: Anticipated Areas of Focus - 129 Environmental: The Potential Impact of EPA...more

California Attorney General Sues for Misleading Environmental Marketing Claims

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 11/1/2011

California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has filed the first "greenwashing" lawsuit under California state law against three companies that allegedly made false and misleading claims by marketing plastic water bottles as...more

An End to "Greenwashing?": The Federal Trade Commission's Efforts to "Wash Away" Deceptive Advertising

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 12/13/2010

As it becomes increasingly common to find "green" environmentally-friendly products on retailers' shelves, the Federal Trade Commission is taking active steps to guarantee the legitimacy of "green" labeling and ensure that...more

FTC Changes Guidance on Environmental Marketing Claims

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/12/2010

Many marketers of OTC drugs and devices, cosmetics, foods and dietary supplements make claims with regard to the content of their products and/or the packaging for their products. and their fate in or effect on the...more

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