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K&L Gates LLP

Lessons on Effective Financial Crime Controls: The Starling Bank Example

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently levied a jaw-dropping £29 million fine against Starling Bank (Starling). The fine follows an investigation by the regulator, which exposed the bank's "shockingly lax" sanctions...more

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The Future of Noncompetition Provisions in a Trump Administration

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The politics of noncompetition provisions are a point of uncommon unity in what is otherwise an often polarized climate. Traditionally “red” states (i.e., Oklahoma and North Dakota) and traditionally “blue” states (i.e.,...more

Stinson LLP

Flag After the Play, Ruling on the Field Under Review: $4.8 Billion NFL Sunday Ticket Antitrust Litigation

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In June 2024, a California jury awarded plaintiffs nearly $4.8 billion in an antitrust class action against the National Football League (NFL) and DirecTV. In the case, In re National Football League's "Sunday Ticket"...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Can’t Stop the FRAND: Navigating SEP Licensing Disputes

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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a district court’s decision to deny an antisuit injunction prohibiting a patent owner from enforcing injunctions that it obtained in Columbia and Brazil on standard...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Recommends More Prominent Disclosures on Beauty Influencer Posts

Last year, the FTC updated its Endorsement Guides to impose more stringent requirements on how influencers must disclose their relationships to the companies whose products they promote. Although the FTC later sent letters to...more

Troutman Pepper

Ninth Circuit Issues Decision Limiting Scope of Concepcion

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In Heckman v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., a panel of the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court decision refusing to enforce the Ticketmaster arbitration provision in a purported consumer antitrust class action brought...more

Venable LLP

Foul! SEC Faults Investment Adviser for Inadequate Disclosures on Professional Athlete Endorsements

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) isn’t the only regulator in town when it comes to endorsements and testimonials. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates investment adviser marketing under its “Marketing...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC releases complaint and court’s TRO against an allegedly deceptive e-commerce scheme

On October 21, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida granted the FTC’s motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against several companies and individuals (the defendants) engaged in an allegedly...more

McDermott Will & Emery

“Conquesting”: Use of Rival’s Name as Keyword Search Term Isn’t Actionable Under Lanham Act

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Noting how rare it is for trademark infringement cases to be decided on summary judgment, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s grant of summary judgment finding that the plaintiff law firm...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

What Does a Second Trump Presidency Mean for International Trade?

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A second Donald Trump presidency ushers in a moment in international trade without precedent…other than the first Trump presidency. It is often difficult to predict how a new administration will act, but in this case, the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: 5 Practical Steps for Conducting a Culture Audit that Meets DOJ Standards

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

DOJ Targets AI Pricing Algorithms: RealPage Case Signals Potential Shift in Antitrust Enforcement

The Department of Justice and eight state attorneys general filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in August against RealPage Inc. – a Texas-based software company that provides property management software – and several landlords...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Everything Compliance: Episode 144, The Q4, Great Women in Compliance Edition

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. A few months ago, we had a Special Edition of some of the Great Women in Compliance, together with our female panelists, all...more

Dechert LLP

2024 Election - Implications on Real Estate - Update

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With President-elect Trump announced as the winner of the 2024 election, the landscape of U.S. policy is poised for potential shifts that could significantly impact various sectors. Stakeholders in the real estate market are...more

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$375 Million UFC Antitrust Settlement Highlights Era of Athlete Empowerment: 2 Key Takeaways For Sports Industry

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One of two class action antitrust lawsuits involving the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) may be coming to a close as a federal court Judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement between the fighting organization...more

Dechert LLP

2024 Election - Implications on Technology - Update

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Under the Trump administration, the real estate sector will likely face new circumstances defined by deregulation, leadership changes and tax reforms. While reduced compliance costs and regulatory burdens might pose...more

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2024 Election - Implications on Life Sciences - Update

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With President-elect Trump announced as the winner of the 2024 election, the landscape of U.S. policy is poised for potential shifts that could significantly impact the life sciences sector. To a large degree, the extent to...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

The Inevitable Evolution of NIL Rights Continues to Reconfigure the Economies of Collegiate Athletics

As 2024 comes to a close, permutations in the arena of name, image and likeness (NIL) impacting collegiate athletics continue unabated. Most prominently, Northern District of California District Judge Claudia Wilken...more

Dechert LLP

2024 Election - Implications on Private Equity & Private Credit - Update

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With President-elect Trump announced as the winner of the 2024 election, the private equity and private credit sectors are poised for significant developments. Positive economic trends, such as waning inflation, anticipated...more

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Know Your Ongoing Bermuda AML/ATF Compliance Requirements

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Continued compliance with Bermuda’s anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) legislation remains a hot topic for Bermuda regulated entities, especially those brought recently into scope by the Investment...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Business Integrity Innovations: Championing Integrity – Samia Tnani on Driving SME Growth Through Ethical Governance

The Compliance Podcast Network (CPN) and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) are bringing you Business Integrity Innovations. This podcast is inspired by Ethics 1st, a multi-stakeholder initiative led by...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: November 7, 2024 – The Fat Leonard Sentenced Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the...more

Cohen & Gresser LLP

Antitrust Without Effect: Some Recent Case Studies

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The United States antitrust laws generally are designed to curtail anticompetitive behavior that has or is expected to have a significant impact on competition. However, the antitrust laws also create a procedural framework...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Minnesota Jumps on the Pricing Transparency Bandwagon

Minnesota is the latest state to join the roster of those that have recently adopted pricing transparency laws. As background, on February 11, 2024, New York amended General Business Law 518 to provide that consumers could...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

FTC Releases “Click to Cancel” Rule

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On October 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the final version of its Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs (Rule), which requires sellers of products and services to receive...more

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