The Justice Insiders Podcast: Meet the Securities and Exchange (and Human Resources) Commission
In an important case of first impression that drew amicus participation from the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and the International Franchise Association, the Seventh Circuit reversed a judgment in...more
For the past few years, it seems franchisors have been riding a roller coaster when it comes to no-poach clauses in their franchise agreements. While for a time it seemed as though scrutiny for such clauses might be fading,...more
The Times digs into what it’s calling private equity’s “conquer[ing of] the American tax system”—where “slight-of-hand tax-avoidance strategies” are so “aggressive” and pervasive that “at least three private equity officials...more
May saw a huge jump in consumer activity to the tune of +17.7%, as Americans unleashed their pent-up demand. It was welcome news for markets and beyond, but “the underlying data presents a more complicated picture and shows...more
Multiple retailers and restaurant groups are facing a spate of recently filed class actions alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for their failure to offer gift cards containing Braille that are...more
The DOJ is expanding its Wells Fargo sales probe into the bank’s wealth management division, a troubling move for an organization still trying to right the ship in its retail-banking unit where the sham-account scandal...more
The Business Insider discussed McDonald’s focus on chicken. USAgNet discussed a study on the impacts of air pollution on behavior....more