As we start a new year, we would like to share with you some of our most popular legal alerts from 2022. Our top alerts reflect the broad array of our capabilities – ranging in topics from Amazon marketplace and online intellectual property disputes, construction, corporate & securities, labor & employment, healthcare, immigration, litigation, and intellectual property. We hope that our insights have been helpful to you and your colleagues and demonstrate our commitment to providing important information.
1. The Department of Homeland Security Postpones Enactment of Real ID to May 2025
The Real ID Act requires U.S. states to issue driver’s licenses and non-driver identification cards that meet enhanced security standards for purposes of travel and admission to federal facilities
2. Why International Intellectual Property Rights Are Important for Amazon Sellers and Aggregators
Intellectual property rights are some of the most valuable assets that an Amazon store owner can possess. These rights help distinguish the owner’s products from those of others and can prevent competitors from selling products with similar designs and functions.
3. The Impact of Drug Rebates on Consumer Pricing and Retail Pharmacy Operations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently shined a light on how America’s drug rebate system hinders competition and increases prices.
4. The U.S. and the EU Reach an Agreement in Principle on Data Transfer
The U.S. and the European Commission (EC) took an important step towards a new data transfer framework as President Biden and EC President Ursula von der Leyen jointly announced on March 25 that an agreement in principle had been reached on a new framework for trans-Atlantic data flows.
5. Cost Increases Up the Ante for the Construction Industry – Is a Price Escalation Clause Your Best Bet?
Charter schools have experienced some of the highest enrollment growth due to pandemic-related factors influencing how we rethink education.
6. Three Considerations When Seeking Shelter or Betting Big
A perfect storm of inflation, a lagging stock market, and geopolitical uncertainty are increasingly driving investment funds and family offices to seek out alternative and private equity investments as they head into the second half of the year.
7. What You Need to Know About Amazon FBA Asset Purchase Agreement
In the U.S., most transactions involving the purchase of an Amazon FBA business involve the purchase of the business’ assets as opposed to the entirety of the business.
8. What’s New with the New York State Notice of Pay Rate?
As New York State employers know, there is a requirement to provide Notice of Pay Rate to new employees.
9. Uncovering the Metaverse: The Regulation of NFTs
The legal landscape surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is still within its infancy stages and is largely an unprecedented field of law.
10. Holiday Travel Winter 2022-2023 – How to Avoid a Bumpy Ride
For the many planning international travel this holiday season, it’s essential to consider COVID-19 policies worldwide, including U.S. entry policies, consular post availability for purposes of scheduling visa appointments, and local conditions in home countries and other international locations.
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