The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized updates to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (Guides), which address the FTC’s latest thinking about how the...more
8/4/2023
/ Advertising ,
Brand ,
Copyright ,
Disclosure ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
E-Commerce ,
Endorsements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Marketing ,
Online Platforms ,
Online Reviews ,
Social Media ,
Trademarks ,
Websites
The holiday season is a time for contemplation, reflection, and planning for the future. Having spent nearly two years in a pandemic, moreover, has no doubt caused many of us to reassess our values and priorities. With the...more
12/29/2021
/ Child Labor ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
International Labor Organization (ILO) ,
NGOs ,
Popular ,
Supply Chain ,
UNICEF
In recent months, there has been much attention focused on Beijing’s labor policies and practices toward the Uyghur Muslim population and other minority groups in China. Given that the western Xinjiang region is responsible...more
6/28/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
China ,
Compliance ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Forced Labor ,
Human Rights ,
Imports ,
Labor Policies ,
Modern Slavery Act ,
Supply Chain ,
UK ,
Withhold Release Orders (WROs)
In recent months, there has been much attention focused on Beijing’s labor policies and practices toward the Uyghur Muslim population and other minority groups in China. Given that the western Xinjiang region is responsible...more
[Warning: The juxtaposition of joyous holiday festivities and forced labor is not intended to make light of human rights violations, but to assist companies in avoiding common mistakes in their anti-human trafficking...more
In recent guidance, we wrote about what companies should do to minimize the risk of federal criminal penalties when doing business with or investing in cannabis industry companies. One principle we stressed is the need to...more
6/13/2018
/ Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Due Diligence ,
Federal Land ,
Federal v State Law Application ,
Law Enforcement ,
Legislative Riders ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana
[Warning: The juxtaposition of the jolly old man and forced labor is not to make light of human rights violations but to highlight the hidden evils in supply chains and the potential reputational damage to wholesome...more
12/21/2017
/ Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Forced Labor ,
Human Rights ,
Human Trafficking ,
Manufacturers ,
Modern Slavery Act ,
Pending Legislation ,
Retailers ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariff Act of 1930 ,
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act ,
Transparency in Supply Chains Act ,
UK
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer last week announced the filing of four lawsuits against some of the largest retailers in the United States, accusing them of misleading customers by advertising a “sales price” alongside...more
12/22/2016
/ Black Friday ,
City Attorneys ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Deceptively Misdescriptive ,
Discount Pricing ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
Holidays ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Internet Retailers ,
Product Pricing ,
Retailers ,
State and Local Government ,
Unfair Competition ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer last week announced the filing of four lawsuits against some of the largest retailers in the United States, accusing them of misleading customers by advertising a “sales price” alongside...more
The holiday retail season is an ideal time to check that forced labor and bribery—two top and interconnected supply-chain threats—do not undermine the success of your critical sales period.
Not long ago, many in the...more
11/28/2016
/ Anti-Bribery ,
Bribery ,
Cooperative Compliance Regime ,
Corruption ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Due Diligence ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Holidays ,
Human Rights ,
Human Trafficking ,
Manufacturers ,
Modern Slavery Act ,
Pending Legislation ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Subcontractors ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariff Act of 1930 ,
Transparency in Supply Chains Act ,
UK
The federal government took another step in the fight against human trafficking and forced labor. President Obama signed into law on February 24, 2016, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA), which...more
3/4/2016
/ Child Labor ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Forced Labor ,
Human Rights ,
Human Trafficking ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
New Legislation ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Slavery ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariff Act of 1930 ,
Trade Facilitation Agreement ,
Young Lawyers
Companies doing business in the United Kingdom take note: the U.K. government just made the not-so-long-awaited announcement that businesses with an annual turnover of 36 million British pounds (£36M) will be subject to the...more
8/10/2015
/ Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Due Diligence ,
Human Trafficking ,
Manufacturers ,
Modern Slavery Act ,
Posting Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Retail Market ,
Revenue ,
Slavery ,
Supply Chain ,
Transparency in Supply Chains Act ,
UK ,
Websites