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David G. Adams	Business News Digest - January 2013 In this issue: - Could Your Affiliate’s Activities Subject Your Company to the New Iran Reporting Requirements? - New York Attorney General Proposes New Rules Requiring Nonprofits Funding Political Communications to…more Commercial Speech, False Claims Act, GI Bill, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, Marketing	See All Updates »
Kaveri Arora	Advertising News & Analysis - January 24, 2013 In this issue: - FTC Studies Alcohol Marketing Practices, Prepares Recommendations - FTC’s POM Decision Provides Food for Thought - 10th Circuit Decision Clarifies No ECPA Liability for Behavioral Advertising…more Advertising, Behavioral Advertising, CIPA, Class Action, ECPA	See All Updates »
Harry Atlas	Association Health Plans and Health Care Reform: A Trap for the Unwary Trade and professional associations that sponsor health plans for their members, and organizations participating in such plans, need to be aware of an important issue arising under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act…more Affordable Care Act, Association Sponsored Health Plans, Healthcare	See All Updates »
Michael Baader	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Allyson Baker	Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013 In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors	See All Updates »
Marcella Ballard	Raising Funds for Nonprofits: Key Legal Issues, Common Pitfalls & New Intellectual Property Concerns In this presentation: *Charitable Solicitation: - Charitable Solicitation Regulatory Overview - Legal Considerations for the Charity’s Own Fundraising - Working with Professional Fundraisers -…more Charitable Donations, Crowdsourcing, Facebook, Fundraisers, IRS	See All Updates »
Keir Bancroft	The Cyberlock Decision: District Court Rules That Non-Specific Teaming Agreements Are Unenforceable Government contractors will want to review their teaming agreements following the recent decision in Cyberlock Consulting, Inc. v. Info. Experts, Inc.. In Cyberlock, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia…more Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Contractors, Teaming Agreements	See All Updates »
Jamie Barnett	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Ellen Traupman Berge	Advertising News & Analysis - April 18, 2013 In this issue: - FTC Chairwoman Addresses AAF’s Advertising on the Hill Day, Provides Broad Guidance - Bringing a Legal Challenge? Expect One in Return - NAD Says Doctor-Recommended Claims Need a Second…more Advertising, Dot Com Disclosure Guide, FTC, NAD, Opt-Outs	See All Updates »
Jennifer Spiegel Berman	HIPAA Task Force – May 2013 In this issue: - What Your Business Needs To Do About Hipaa — Now - Action Items for Covered Entities and Business Associates (including Subcontractors) - Changes Impacting Business Associates (including…more Business Associates, Compliance, Covered Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement	See All Updates »
Andrew Bigart	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Marina Burton Blickley	The Cyberlock Decision: District Court Rules That Non-Specific Teaming Agreements Are Unenforceable Government contractors will want to review their teaming agreements following the recent decision in Cyberlock Consulting, Inc. v. Info. Experts, Inc.. In Cyberlock, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia…more Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Contractors, Teaming Agreements	See All Updates »
Amanda C. Blunt	FMC Approves Proposed Rewrite of OTI Regulations Today, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted 3-2 to move forward with reforming the Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI) rules, regulating U.S.- and foreign-based non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCC) and…more Federal Maritime Commission, NVOCCs, Ocean Transportation System, Proposed Regulation, Rulemaking Process	See All Updates »
James Y. Boland	The Cyberlock Decision: District Court Rules That Non-Specific Teaming Agreements Are Unenforceable Government contractors will want to review their teaming agreements following the recent decision in Cyberlock Consulting, Inc. v. Info. Experts, Inc.. In Cyberlock, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia…more Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Contractors, Teaming Agreements	See All Updates »
John Bowman	The Imminent Wave of Federal Regulations President Obama’s second term promises to be among the most intense periods of regulatory activity since the late 1970s. The major focal points for new rules will be three of the country’s largest industries: health care,…more Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Dodd-Frank, Energy Policy, EPA	See All Updates »
Edward Boyle	Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013 In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors	See All Updates »
Michael Bracken	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Gregory Braker	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Kristen Brown	Advertising News & Analysis - January 3, 2013 In this issue: - FTC Amends Appliance Labeling Rule - What Does “As Seen On TV” Mean, Anyway? - Color or Colour? Color Trademarks Treated Differently in US and EU - FTC COPPA Rule Updates Take Effect -…more Advertising, COPPA, EU, FTC, Mobile Apps	See All Updates »
Elizabeth Buehler	Federal Grant & Contract News for Nonprofits - March 2013 In February, there was a particularly important development with respect to the governing regulations for nonprofits in the federal grant and contract arena. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") has proposed an…more Federal Grants, OMB	See All Updates »
Robert Burton	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Walter R. Calvert	Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofits: Updates & Expectations for 2013 In this presentation: - Internet Selling - Internet Buying - Nexus - Sales and Use Tax Audits - Conference Hosting Please see full presentation below for more information…more Amazon, Audits, Internet Retailers, Proposed Legislation, Sales & Use Tax	See All Updates »
Daniel Chammas	Exempt or Non-Exempt? The Ten Most Common Employee Classification Pitfalls Faced by Nonprofits In this presentation: - How to find and fix common misclassification errors - Common exemptions from the FLSA – Independent contractors – Commissioned salespersons – Seasonal employees – Computer…more Employment Contract, Exempt-Employees, FLSA, Independent Contractors, Misclassification	See All Updates »
David Cinotti	The Impact Of The Supreme Court’s Recent Decision In Clapper v. Amnesty International USA On Privacy and Data-Security Litigation On February 26, 2013, the Supreme Court decided Clapper v. Amnesty International USA, which clarified the standard to establish Article III standing for claims based on impending or future harm. The Supreme Court, in a 5-4…more Clapper v. Amnesty International, Data Protection, SCOTUS, Standing	See All Updates »
Emilio W. Cividanes	Redial Unsuccessful - TCPA Claims Still Unavailable in New York Plaintiffs still cannot dial up TCPA claims in New York. On May 1, 2013, Judge William F. Kuntz, II of the Eastern District of New York denied a motion to reconsider his earlier decision dismissing claims arising under…more Subject Matter Jurisdiction, TCPA	See All Updates »
Roger A. Colaizzi	Advertising News & Analysis - January 17, 2013 In this issue: - FTC Adds New Commissioner - Balance, Clarity Key to Success of Class Action Waivers - FDA’s Proposed Food Safety Rules Focus on Prevention - WhoNu Dueling NAD, CARU Inquiries Would…more Advertising, Amazon, Apple, Arbitration Agreements, CARU	See All Updates »
Christopher E. Condeluci	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
George Constantine	Revisiting "Force Majeure" for Nonprofit Meetings and Events In this presentation: - Excuse of Contract Performance Due to Supervening Events: Legal Framework - Common Law - Impracticability - Frustration of Purpose - Contract Clause - Force Majeure in…more Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Force Majeure Clause, Non-Profits, Terms and Conditions	See All Updates »
John F. Cooney	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Krista Coons	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
William Coston	IP Buzz - Janaury 2013 In this issue: - The Patent-Antitrust Interface: Are There Any No-No's Today? - The U.S. First-to-File Patent System Takes Effect March 16, 2013 - An Overview of the Key Substantive Changes Implemented by the…more America Invents Act, First-to-File, Patent Term Adjustment, Patents	See All Updates »
Ashley Craig	FMC Approves Proposed Rewrite of OTI Regulations Today, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted 3-2 to move forward with reforming the Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI) rules, regulating U.S.- and foreign-based non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCC) and…more Federal Maritime Commission, NVOCCs, Ocean Transportation System, Proposed Regulation, Rulemaking Process	See All Updates »
Molly Cusson	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Daniel Danello	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Victoria R. Danta	FCPA Snapshot – 2012 In 2012, DOJ and the SEC brought 25 new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement actions, a significant decrease from the number of FCPA enforcement actions brought in 2011 (45) and the prolific 2010 (71). However,…more Audits, Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, Investigations	See All Updates »
Michael C. Davis	Crucial Legal Issues in the Recovery from Hurricane Sandy A massive effort is underway to repair the damage to public and private entities caused by the windstorm and water surge associated with Hurricane Sandy. Once the immediate emergency restoration stage has been completed, the…more	See All Updates »
Robert P. Davis	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Paul Debolt	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Jana del-Cerro	Business News Digest - January 2013 In this issue: - Could Your Affiliate’s Activities Subject Your Company to the New Iran Reporting Requirements? - New York Attorney General Proposes New Rules Requiring Nonprofits Funding Political Communications to…more Commercial Speech, False Claims Act, GI Bill, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, Marketing	See All Updates »
Kelly DeMarchis	The Download - January 2013 In this issue: Heard on the Hill - Congress Updates the Video Privacy Protection Act - Congressional Developments in Mobile Privacy Around the Agencies: - FTC Updates COPPA Rule - Mobile Privacy Still High…more COPPA, Data Breach, Data Protection, EU, FTC	See All Updates »
Monica Derbes Gibson	EPA Finalizes Vessel General Permit On March 28, 2013, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Vessel…more EPA, NPDES, Permits, Vessels	See All Updates »
William H. Devaney	FCPA Snapshot – 2012 In 2012, DOJ and the SEC brought 25 new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement actions, a significant decrease from the number of FCPA enforcement actions brought in 2011 (45) and the prolific 2010 (71). However,…more Audits, Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, Investigations	See All Updates »
David Dickman	U.S. Coast Guard and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Sign Agreement on Offshore Oversight On May 9, 2013, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) announced that they had entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) concerning offshore safety and environmental regulations. …more Bureau of Safety and Envirnonmental Enforcement, Coast Guard, Memorandum of Agreement, Offshoring, Outer Continental Shelf	See All Updates »
Douglas Emhoff	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Lisa Jose Fales	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
John M. Farenish	Business News Digest – March 2013 In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA	See All Updates »
Matthew R. Farley	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Paul Feinstein	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Molly E. G. Ferraioli	HIPAA Task Force – May 2013 In this issue: - What Your Business Needs To Do About Hipaa — Now - Action Items for Covered Entities and Business Associates (including Subcontractors) - Changes Impacting Business Associates (including…more Business Associates, Compliance, Covered Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement	See All Updates »
Therese Finan	IP Buzz - April 2013 In this issue: - Federal Circuit: Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Appeal - The Federal Circuit Draws the Line on Permissible Changes to Design Patent Claims – Or Does It? - DMCA Safe Harbor Upheld for YouTube…more Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Design Patent, DMCA, Gene Patenting	See All Updates »
Ryan M. Flandro	IP Buzz - Janaury 2013 In this issue: - The Patent-Antitrust Interface: Are There Any No-No's Today? - The U.S. First-to-File Patent System Takes Effect March 16, 2013 - An Overview of the Key Substantive Changes Implemented by the…more America Invents Act, First-to-File, Patent Term Adjustment, Patents	See All Updates »
Kathryn Floyd	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Allison Foley	Ready for Comment: Transportation Agencies Propose New National Environmental Policy Act Categorical Exclusions On February 28, 2013, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) to provide interested parties with the opportunity to comment on two new…more Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Report, Federal Funding, Federal Highway Administration	See All Updates »
Carmen M. Fonda	Maryland Adopts Business-Friendly Bills Entity Conversions - On April 3, 2013, the Maryland legislature approved HB 1140, which we expect Governor O’Malley to sign into law this month. The bill enacts new provisions of the Corporations and Associations Article…more Conversion, Filing Requirements, New Legislation	See All Updates »
Geoffrey Garinther	Business News Digest – March 2013 In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA	See All Updates »
Suzanne Fay Garwood	Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013 In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors	See All Updates »
Lars H. Genieser, Ph.D.	IP Buzz - December 2012 In this issue: - Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons: How the Supreme Court Will Decide the Fate of eBay, Libraries, and Yard Sales - Supreme Court to Consider Whether (Isolated) Human Genes are Patentable - What…more eBay, First Sale Doctrine, Human Genes, Patents, Trademarks	See All Updates »
Thomas Gilbertsen	Redial Unsuccessful - TCPA Claims Still Unavailable in New York Plaintiffs still cannot dial up TCPA claims in New York. On May 1, 2013, Judge William F. Kuntz, II of the Eastern District of New York denied a motion to reconsider his earlier decision dismissing claims arising under…more Subject Matter Jurisdiction, TCPA	See All Updates »
Leonard Goodman	Risk Management 101: 10 Recommendations to Assist Owners in Achieving their Construction Project Goals on Time and Within Budget The construction of a new facility or the substantial renovation of an existing one depends upon the technical expertise of many people for an extended period of time and a diverse array of sophisticated materials and equipment…more Construction Contracts, Risk Management	See All Updates »
Leonard L. Gordon	Advertising News & Analysis - February 21, 2013 In this issue: - Cordray Outlines CFPB’s 2013 Agenda - "It's My Trademark" No Defense in NAD False Advertising Challenge - This Just In: FTC Has Big Plans for 2013 - Upcoming Events An excerpt from…more CFPB, False Advertising, FTC, NAD, Richard Cordray	See All Updates »
Maggie Grace	Advertising News & Analysis - March 14, 2013 In this issue: - FTC’s .com Disclosures: New Media Still Subject to Old Rules - Paper, Plastic...or Mobile? FTC Issues Report on Mobile Payments - Why So Negative on Negative Option? - Cy Pres…more Class Action, Cy Pres Funds, Dot Com Disclosure Guide, FTC, Marketing	See All Updates »
Douglas Green	The Imminent Wave of Federal Regulations President Obama’s second term promises to be among the most intense periods of regulatory activity since the late 1970s. The major focal points for new rules will be three of the country’s largest industries: health care,…more Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Dodd-Frank, Energy Policy, EPA	See All Updates »
Nancy Grunberg	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Gary D. Hailey	Advertising News & Analysis - May 2, 2013 In this issue: - NY Court Finds Name-Dropping Remains Protected in Art and Music - FTC Announces Staff Report on Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule - FTC Solicits Comments on Proposed Changes to…more Advertising, FTC, Labeling, Marketing, Roundtable	See All Updates »
William N. Hall	Developments in Eastern Congo Highlight Need for Companies to Prepare for SEC Conflict Mineral Rule Compliance Recent gains by rebel groups in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) have complicated efforts for U.S. companies to comply with a new Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rule…more Compliance, Conflict Mineral Rules, SEC	See All Updates »
Jan Lawrence Handzlik	FCPA Snapshot – 2012 In 2012, DOJ and the SEC brought 25 new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement actions, a significant decrease from the number of FCPA enforcement actions brought in 2011 (45) and the prolific 2010 (71). However,…more Audits, Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, Investigations	See All Updates »
Todd A. Harrison	Advertising News & Analysis - March 7, 2013 In this issue: - Obama Nominates Ramirez to Lead FTC - FDA Warning Letter Makes Shout-Out to Facebook - Supreme Court’s Amgen Ruling: What it Means for Consumer Class Actions - Upcoming…more Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, Barack Obama, Class Action, Edith Ramirez, Facebook	See All Updates »
Marta Harting	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Michael Hartmere	Redial Unsuccessful - TCPA Claims Still Unavailable in New York Plaintiffs still cannot dial up TCPA claims in New York. On May 1, 2013, Judge William F. Kuntz, II of the Eastern District of New York denied a motion to reconsider his earlier decision dismissing claims arising under…more Subject Matter Jurisdiction, TCPA	See All Updates »
Audra J. Heagney	CFPB Digest – March 2013 In this issue: - What to Expect When You're Under a CFPB Investigation – Negotiating the Scope of the CID - CFPB Initiative to Promote Student Loan Payment Plans - Consumer Complaints Offer Insight into…more Advertising, CFPB, CID, FTC, GI Bill	See All Updates »
Kelly Suzanne Herman	Obama Nominates Key 2nd Term Trade Positions Yesterday, President Obama put forth nominations for two posts critical to the trade community - U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of Commerce - rounding out personnel announcements made this week that include the…more Barack Obama, Nominations, Secretary of Commerce, USTR	See All Updates »
J. Scott Hommer	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Stuart P. Ingis	Redial Unsuccessful - TCPA Claims Still Unavailable in New York Plaintiffs still cannot dial up TCPA claims in New York. On May 1, 2013, Judge William F. Kuntz, II of the Eastern District of New York denied a motion to reconsider his earlier decision dismissing claims arising under…more Subject Matter Jurisdiction, TCPA	See All Updates »
Ronald M. Jacobs	Public Policy and Politics: Compliance Tips for Your Nonprofit's Advocacy and Electoral Efforts In this presentation: - Growing Your PAC - Independent Expenditures - 501(c)(3) Election Issues - Lobbying Disclosure - Tax Issues - Hosting Events Please see full…more 501(c)(3), Disclosure Requirements, Independent Expenditures, Lobbying, PACs	See All Updates »
Jay Johnson	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Sarah M. Johnson	Art is Long, Life is Short: Estate Planning for the Artist and the Art Collector I. NON-CHARITABLE TRANSFERS DURING LIFE Art is particularly well-suited for charitable transfers if the circumstances fit, but not all collectors or artists want to leave their art to a charitable organization. In order…more Art, Capital Gains, Charitable Donations, Charitable Remainder Trust, Copyright	See All Updates »
Thora A. Johnson	HIPAA Task Force – May 2013 In this issue: - What Your Business Needs To Do About Hipaa — Now - Action Items for Covered Entities and Business Associates (including Subcontractors) - Changes Impacting Business Associates (including…more Business Associates, Compliance, Covered Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement	See All Updates »
Treazure Johnson	Does the SEC Like Social Media? Understanding the Application of Regulation FD to Social Media The SEC seldom releases an investigation report under Rule 21(a) of the Exchange Act, but when it does, the information is usually important for all public companies. Last week, the SEC issued an investigation report to clarify…more Disclosure Requirements, Netflix, Public Disclosure, Regulation FD, SEC	See All Updates »
Matthew Journy	IRS Releases Final Report on Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project: UBIT and Executive Compensation Lessons for All Tax-Exempt Organizations In October 2008, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) began work on the Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project (the “Project”). The IRS sent out an initial compliance questionnaire to over 400 tax-exempt…more Business Income, Colleges, Executive Compensation, Exempt Organizations, IRS	See All Updates »
Jeffri Kaminski	IP Buzz - Janaury 2013 In this issue: - The Patent-Antitrust Interface: Are There Any No-No's Today? - The U.S. First-to-File Patent System Takes Effect March 16, 2013 - An Overview of the Key Substantive Changes Implemented by the…more America Invents Act, First-to-File, Patent Term Adjustment, Patents	See All Updates »
Kostas Katsiris	Business News Digest – March 2013 In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA	See All Updates »
Joshua J. Kaufman	Art is Long, Life is Short: Estate Planning for the Artist and the Art Collector I. NON-CHARITABLE TRANSFERS DURING LIFE Art is particularly well-suited for charitable transfers if the circumstances fit, but not all collectors or artists want to leave their art to a charitable organization. In order…more Art, Capital Gains, Charitable Donations, Charitable Remainder Trust, Copyright	See All Updates »
Meaghan Hemmings Kent	IP Buzz - April 2013 In this issue: - Federal Circuit: Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Appeal - The Federal Circuit Draws the Line on Permissible Changes to Design Patent Claims – Or Does It? - DMCA Safe Harbor Upheld for YouTube…more Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Design Patent, DMCA, Gene Patenting	See All Updates »
Robert Kinberg	What You Need to Know about the USPTO’s Final Rules and Examination Guidelines for the First-to-File Provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act The USPTO’s final rules and examination guidelines for the first-to-file provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, which was issued on February 14, 2013, contain several provisions that require Applicant action or…more America Invents Act, First-to-File, Foreign Priority Applications, Patent Applications, Patents	See All Updates »
Jonathan King	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Jeffrey D. Knowles	Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013 In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors	See All Updates »
Fabian M. Koenigbauer	What You Need to Know about the USPTO’s Final Rules and Examination Guidelines for the First-to-File Provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act The USPTO’s final rules and examination guidelines for the first-to-file provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, which was issued on February 14, 2013, contain several provisions that require Applicant action or…more America Invents Act, First-to-File, Foreign Priority Applications, Patent Applications, Patents	See All Updates »
Mitchell Kolkin	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Charles Kolstad	As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act In this presentation: - Introduction - Trademark/Brand Strategy and Protection - U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption - Cross-Border Tax Planning and Compliance Please see…more Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, Brand, Compliance, Cross-Border	See All Updates »
George Kostolampros	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Carrie A. Kroll	Developments in Eastern Congo Highlight Need for Companies to Prepare for SEC Conflict Mineral Rule Compliance Recent gains by rebel groups in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) have complicated efforts for U.S. companies to comply with a new Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rule…more Compliance, Conflict Mineral Rules, SEC	See All Updates »
Christina Kube	Business News Digest – March 2013 In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA	See All Updates »
Jessica Kuester	HIPAA Task Force – May 2013 In this issue: - What Your Business Needs To Do About Hipaa — Now - Action Items for Covered Entities and Business Associates (including Subcontractors) - Changes Impacting Business Associates (including…more Business Associates, Compliance, Covered Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement	See All Updates »
Tammara F. Langlieb	Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofits: Updates & Expectations for 2013 In this presentation: - Internet Selling - Internet Buying - Nexus - Sales and Use Tax Audits - Conference Hosting Please see full presentation below for more information…more Amazon, Audits, Internet Retailers, Proposed Legislation, Sales & Use Tax	See All Updates »
Michael Leber	Maryland Adopts Business-Friendly Bills Entity Conversions - On April 3, 2013, the Maryland legislature approved HB 1140, which we expect Governor O’Malley to sign into law this month. The bill enacts new provisions of the Corporations and Associations Article…more Conversion, Filing Requirements, New Legislation	See All Updates »
Carly Levin	IP Buzz - February 2013 In this issue: - New USPTO Patent Fees Take Effect March 19, 2013 - Federal Circuit Clears a Path for Defendant Motions to Transfer with In re EMC Corp. Order - Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: A Brief…more Patent Fees, Patents, Transfer of Venue, USPTO	See All Updates »
Claudia A. Lewis	Advertising News & Analysis - April 11, 2013 In this issue: - Product Demonstrations and Disclosures – The Truth’s Not Always Pretty - Smartphones Spotlight Design Patents - Natural or Synthetic? USDA’s Draft Guidance Weighs In - Upcoming…more Advertising, CFPB, Design Patent, Dot Com Disclosure Guide, FTC	See All Updates »
Thomas Lingan	EPA Revises Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Construction and Development On April 1, 2013, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed changes to the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category (the Proposed Rule) under…more Clean Water Act, Discharge of Pollutants, Effluent Limitations, EPA, NPDES	See All Updates »
Dismas Locaria	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Kristalyn Loson	Advertising News & Analysis - April 25, 2013 In this issue: - Venable Welcomes Randy Miller - FTC Survey Estimates Fraud Affected 25.6 Million Americans in 2011 - New Florida Law May Axe Charitable Promos, Cause Marketing Campaigns - What to Do…more Advertising, CFPB, Compliance, Fraud, FTC	See All Updates »
Elizabeth Lowe	FMC Approves Proposed Rewrite of OTI Regulations Today, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted 3-2 to move forward with reforming the Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI) rules, regulating U.S.- and foreign-based non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCC) and…more Federal Maritime Commission, NVOCCs, Ocean Transportation System, Proposed Regulation, Rulemaking Process	See All Updates »
Maura A. Marcheski	Advertising News & Analysis - February 7, 2013 In this issue: - Jon Leibowitz Announces Departure From FTC - Lessons from FTC’s POM Wonderful Decision - No CDA Immunity for Fake News Site Affiliate Network - Upcoming Events An excerpt from "Lessons…more Advertising, Communications Decency Act, False Advertising, FTC, POM Wonderful	See All Updates »
Patricia McGowan	Maryland Adopts Business-Friendly Bills Entity Conversions - On April 3, 2013, the Maryland legislature approved HB 1140, which we expect Governor O’Malley to sign into law this month. The bill enacts new provisions of the Corporations and Associations Article…more Conversion, Filing Requirements, New Legislation	See All Updates »
Melissa McLaughlin	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Alexandra Megaris	CFPB Digest – March 2013 In this issue: - What to Expect When You're Under a CFPB Investigation – Negotiating the Scope of the CID - CFPB Initiative to Promote Student Loan Payment Plans - Consumer Complaints Offer Insight into…more Advertising, CFPB, CID, FTC, GI Bill	See All Updates »
Lindsay B. Meyer	As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act In this presentation: - Introduction - Trademark/Brand Strategy and Protection - U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption - Cross-Border Tax Planning and Compliance Please see…more Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, Brand, Compliance, Cross-Border	See All Updates »
Robert Meyerhoff	FCPA Snapshot – 2012 In 2012, DOJ and the SEC brought 25 new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement actions, a significant decrease from the number of FCPA enforcement actions brought in 2011 (45) and the prolific 2010 (71). However,…more Audits, Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, Investigations	See All Updates »
Randall Miller	Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013 In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors	See All Updates »
John Moore	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Parker B. Morrill	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Amy Ralph Mudge	Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013 In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors	See All Updates »
Lawrence H. Norton	Public Policy and Politics: Compliance Tips for Your Nonprofit's Advocacy and Electoral Efforts In this presentation: - Growing Your PAC - Independent Expenditures - 501(c)(3) Election Issues - Lobbying Disclosure - Tax Issues - Hosting Events Please see full…more 501(c)(3), Disclosure Requirements, Independent Expenditures, Lobbying, PACs	See All Updates »
Gregory J. Ossi	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Robert Parr	Information Security Implications for Business Agreements On February 12, 2013, President Obama signed an Executive Order (“Order”) that outlined a voluntary cybersecurity framework (“Framework”) designed to help protect the nation’s critical infrastructure, which is generally defined…more Barack Obama, Contract Drafting, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Data Breach	See All Updates »
Peter Parvis	HIPAA Task Force – May 2013 In this issue: - What Your Business Needs To Do About Hipaa — Now - Action Items for Covered Entities and Business Associates (including Subcontractors) - Changes Impacting Business Associates (including…more Business Associates, Compliance, Covered Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement	See All Updates »
Luis Patiño	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Jacqueline Levasseur Patt	Advertising News & Analysis - March 28, 2013 In this issue: - FTC Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Changes to EnergyGuide Labels - Venable’s Advertising Practice Named to Chambers USA Shortlist - Protect Your Brand Against New Top-Level Domain…more Brand, Class Action, EnergyGuide Labels, FTC, gTLD	See All Updates »
Rebecca Pearson	The Cyberlock Decision: District Court Rules That Non-Specific Teaming Agreements Are Unenforceable Government contractors will want to review their teaming agreements following the recent decision in Cyberlock Consulting, Inc. v. Info. Experts, Inc.. In Cyberlock, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia…more Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Contractors, Teaming Agreements	See All Updates »
Taylor Perodeau	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Jonathan L. Pompan	Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013 In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors	See All Updates »
Tara Sugiyama Potashnik	The Download - January 2013 In this issue: Heard on the Hill - Congress Updates the Video Privacy Protection Act - Congressional Developments in Mobile Privacy Around the Agencies: - FTC Updates COPPA Rule - Mobile Privacy Still High…more COPPA, Data Breach, Data Protection, EU, FTC	See All Updates »
Andrew D. Price	As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act In this presentation: - Introduction - Trademark/Brand Strategy and Protection - U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption - Cross-Border Tax Planning and Compliance Please see…more Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, Brand, Compliance, Cross-Border	See All Updates »
Hillary Profita	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Matthew R. Rabinowitz	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Ted Ramirez	The Imminent Wave of Federal Regulations President Obama’s second term promises to be among the most intense periods of regulatory activity since the late 1970s. The major focal points for new rules will be three of the country’s largest industries: health care,…more Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Dodd-Frank, Energy Policy, EPA	See All Updates »
Nicholas Reiter	Exempt or Non-Exempt? The Ten Most Common Employee Classification Pitfalls Faced by Nonprofits In this presentation: - How to find and fix common misclassification errors - Common exemptions from the FLSA – Independent contractors – Commissioned salespersons – Seasonal employees – Computer…more Employment Contract, Exempt-Employees, FLSA, Independent Contractors, Misclassification	See All Updates »
Michael Rivera	Advertising News & Analysis - May 9, 2013 In this issue: - Product Demonstrations Deliver Reward…and Risk - Sometimes the Claim is in the Eye of the Beholder - Viacom v. YouTube Decision Maintains DMCA Safe Harbor for Video Site - TCPA Claims…more Advertising, DMCA, Enforcement, Marketing, Safe Harbors	See All Updates »
Megan Roberts-Satinsky	U.S. Coast Guard and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Sign Agreement on Offshore Oversight On May 9, 2013, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) announced that they had entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) concerning offshore safety and environmental regulations. …more Bureau of Safety and Envirnonmental Enforcement, Coast Guard, Memorandum of Agreement, Offshoring, Outer Continental Shelf	See All Updates »
Margaret C. Rohlfing	IRS Releases Final Report on Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project: UBIT and Executive Compensation Lessons for All Tax-Exempt Organizations In October 2008, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) began work on the Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project (the “Project”). The IRS sent out an initial compliance questionnaire to over 400 tax-exempt…more Business Income, Colleges, Executive Compensation, Exempt Organizations, IRS	See All Updates »
Anthony Rosso	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Ari Rothman	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Janice M. Ryan	Revisiting "Force Majeure" for Nonprofit Meetings and Events In this presentation: - Excuse of Contract Performance Due to Supervening Events: Legal Framework - Common Law - Impracticability - Frustration of Purpose - Contract Clause - Force Majeure in…more Contract Drafting, Contract Interpretation, Force Majeure Clause, Non-Profits, Terms and Conditions	See All Updates »
Martin Saad	IP Buzz - April 2013 In this issue: - Federal Circuit: Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Appeal - The Federal Circuit Draws the Line on Permissible Changes to Design Patent Claims – Or Does It? - DMCA Safe Harbor Upheld for YouTube…more Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Design Patent, DMCA, Gene Patenting	See All Updates »
Michael A. Sartori, Ph.D.	Advertising News & Analysis - March 28, 2013 In this issue: - FTC Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Changes to EnergyGuide Labels - Venable’s Advertising Practice Named to Chambers USA Shortlist - Protect Your Brand Against New Top-Level Domain…more Brand, Class Action, EnergyGuide Labels, FTC, gTLD	See All Updates »
Gregory J. Sater	Advertising News & Analysis - April 18, 2013 In this issue: - FTC Chairwoman Addresses AAF’s Advertising on the Hill Day, Provides Broad Guidance - Bringing a Legal Challenge? Expect One in Return - NAD Says Doctor-Recommended Claims Need a Second…more Advertising, Dot Com Disclosure Guide, FTC, NAD, Opt-Outs	See All Updates »
Janet F. Satterthwaite	Advertising News & Analysis - March 28, 2013 In this issue: - FTC Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Changes to EnergyGuide Labels - Venable’s Advertising Practice Named to Chambers USA Shortlist - Protect Your Brand Against New Top-Level Domain…more Brand, Class Action, EnergyGuide Labels, FTC, gTLD	See All Updates »
Steven Schwarz	IP Buzz - April 2013 In this issue: - Federal Circuit: Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Appeal - The Federal Circuit Draws the Line on Permissible Changes to Design Patent Claims – Or Does It? - DMCA Safe Harbor Upheld for YouTube…more Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Design Patent, DMCA, Gene Patenting	See All Updates »
Erin Seder	Advertising News & Analysis - April 11, 2013 In this issue: - Product Demonstrations and Disclosures – The Truth’s Not Always Pretty - Smartphones Spotlight Design Patents - Natural or Synthetic? USDA’s Draft Guidance Weighs In - Upcoming…more Advertising, CFPB, Design Patent, Dot Com Disclosure Guide, FTC	See All Updates »
Sejal Shah	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Randal M. Shaheen	Advertising News & Analysis - May 2, 2013 In this issue: - NY Court Finds Name-Dropping Remains Protected in Art and Music - FTC Announces Staff Report on Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule - FTC Solicits Comments on Proposed Changes to…more Advertising, FTC, Labeling, Marketing, Roundtable	See All Updates »
Raymond Shepherd	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Michael Signorelli	The Download - January 2013 In this issue: Heard on the Hill - Congress Updates the Video Privacy Protection Act - Congressional Developments in Mobile Privacy Around the Agencies: - FTC Updates COPPA Rule - Mobile Privacy Still High…more COPPA, Data Breach, Data Protection, EU, FTC	See All Updates »
Daniel Silverman	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Eric R. Smith	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Robert Smith	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Melissa Landau Steinman	Advertising News & Analysis - April 25, 2013 In this issue: - Venable Welcomes Randy Miller - FTC Survey Estimates Fraud Affected 25.6 Million Americans in 2011 - New Florida Law May Axe Charitable Promos, Cause Marketing Campaigns - What to Do…more Advertising, CFPB, Compliance, Fraud, FTC	See All Updates »
John Stierhoff	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Margaret Strand	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
M. Rosewin Sweeney	EPA Revises Effluent Guidelines and Standards for Construction and Development On April 1, 2013, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed changes to the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category (the Proposed Rule) under…more Clean Water Act, Discharge of Pollutants, Effluent Limitations, EPA, NPDES	See All Updates »
Ryan Sweigard	Business News Digest – March 2013 In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA	See All Updates »
Julia Kernochan Tama	The Download - January 2013 In this issue: Heard on the Hill - Congress Updates the Video Privacy Protection Act - Congressional Developments in Mobile Privacy Around the Agencies: - FTC Updates COPPA Rule - Mobile Privacy Still High…more COPPA, Data Breach, Data Protection, EU, FTC	See All Updates »
Lisa Tavares	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Laura A. Taylor	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Ronald Taylor	Preparing an Online Social Media Policy: The Top Ten Legal Considerations for Your Nonprofit Legal issues - Same as before but new platforms – Entity use of social media – Pathways to Legal Liability or Risk: Defamation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secret, Advertising, Privacy, and…more Advertising, Contests & Promotions, Copyright, Data Protection, Defamation	See All Updates »
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum	The Current IRS Firestorm over Conservative Political Nonprofits: Any Lessons for the Rest of the Tax-Exempt Community? Jeff Tenenbaum discusses the IRS’ inappropriate flagging of conservative political groups for additional review during the 2012 election season On May 10, 2013, the nonprofit tax bar – and much of the country – was…more Conservatives, DOJ, Exempt Organizations, IRS, Political Affiliation	See All Updates »
Melanie Jones Totman	Federal Grant & Contract News for Nonprofits - March 2013 In February, there was a particularly important development with respect to the governing regulations for nonprofits in the federal grant and contract arena. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") has proposed an…more Federal Grants, OMB	See All Updates »
Ralph S. Tyler	Business News Digest – February 2013 In this issue: - What You Need to Know About the Proposed Maryland Investment Tax Credit for Cybersecurity - Trade Secret Legislation May Increase Infringement Claims and Lead to a Private Right of Action -…more Antitrust Conspiracies, CIPA, Class Action, Class Certification, Cybersecurity	See All Updates »
Michael Volpe	ILA-USMX Contract Extended 30 Days The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) agreed on a 30-day extension of the current coast-wide master contract, temporarily shielding East and Gulf Coast ports from the…more Longshoremen, Ports, Shipping, Strike, Unions	See All Updates »
Robert Waldman	Tax Considerations of International Grantmaking in Today's World In this presentation: - Recent Developments in International Philanthropy – Best Practices - Grants to Foreign Charities - Expenditure Responsibility - Equivalency Determination - Affidavit of…more Equivalency Determinations, Foreign Charities, Grantee, Grants, Philanthropy	See All Updates »
Joeann Walker	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Thomas Washburne	Does the SEC Like Social Media? Understanding the Application of Regulation FD to Social Media The SEC seldom releases an investigation report under Rule 21(a) of the Exchange Act, but when it does, the information is usually important for all public companies. Last week, the SEC issued an investigation report to clarify…more Disclosure Requirements, Netflix, Public Disclosure, Regulation FD, SEC	See All Updates »
Thomas Welling	Business News Digest – March 2013 In this issue: - Executive Order Opens Consultative Processes to Draft Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure - Maryland Cybersecurity-Related Legislative Developments - NIST Seeking Comments…more Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CFPB, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, FCPA	See All Updates »
D. E. Wilson, Jr.	Business News Digest - January 2013 In this issue: - Could Your Affiliate’s Activities Subject Your Company to the New Iran Reporting Requirements? - New York Attorney General Proposes New Rules Requiring Nonprofits Funding Political Communications to…more Commercial Speech, False Claims Act, GI Bill, Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act, Marketing	See All Updates »
Ariel S. Wolf	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Jason Wool	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Damon Wright	IP Buzz - Janaury 2013 In this issue: - The Patent-Antitrust Interface: Are There Any No-No's Today? - The U.S. First-to-File Patent System Takes Effect March 16, 2013 - An Overview of the Key Substantive Changes Implemented by the…more America Invents Act, First-to-File, Patent Term Adjustment, Patents	See All Updates »
Yosef Ziffer	IRS Releases Final Report on Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project: UBIT and Executive Compensation Lessons for All Tax-Exempt Organizations In October 2008, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) began work on the Nonprofit Colleges and Universities Compliance Project (the “Project”). The IRS sent out an initial compliance questionnaire to over 400 tax-exempt…more Business Income, Colleges, Executive Compensation, Exempt Organizations, IRS	See All Updates »
Brian Zimmet	Business News Digest – April 2013 In this issue: - Finders May Pose Risk in Private Capital Raising - NIST Holds First Workshop on Executive Order Cybersecurity Framework - NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity…more Amgen, Amgen Inc. v Connecticut Retirement Plans, CEQA, CFPB, Clapper v. Amnesty International	See All Updates »
Armand Zottola	Information Security Implications for Business Agreements On February 12, 2013, President Obama signed an Executive Order (“Order”) that outlined a voluntary cybersecurity framework (“Framework”) designed to help protect the nation’s critical infrastructure, which is generally defined…more Barack Obama, Contract Drafting, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Data Breach	See All Updates »

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