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Robins Kaplan LLP

A Dive Into Intellectual Property Liability for E-Commerce Platforms

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Online shopping has become increasingly popular in recent years. E-commerce sales surpassed $6.5 trillion in 2023 and are expected to total over $8.1 trillion by 2026. Convenience of product variety and online competition...more

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Cannabis Rescheduling – A Look Towards the Future of the Industry

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will call for cannabis to be rescheduled according to a report by the Associated Press. The anticipated rescheduling follows the Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) August...more

King & Spalding

Real Estate of Mind: Takeaways from IFN UK Forum 2023

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The annual IFN UK Forum 2023 was held in London in September 2023 and, once again, was a well-attended event, giving attendees a chance to connect and reconnect with colleagues, clients and friends alike from all over the...more

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ESG in the Consumer & Retail Industry – Key Legal Issues and Risks

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The importance of environmental, social, governance ("ESG"), in particular from the perspective of consumers, stakeholders and regulators, is growing across all industries, and the consumer & retail industry is no exception....more

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A Human Rights Impact Assessment of Microsoft's Enterprise Cloud and AI Technologies Licensed to U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies

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Microsoft is one of the world’s leading technology companies. Its products and technologies are in offices, classrooms, and homes. Additionally, governments use them to help conduct vital public services. Microsoft is also...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Investor Coalitions Urge Consumer Goods Companies to Take Action to Reduce Plastics

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In a statement released on May 3, 2023, the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) called for companies in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) and grocery retail sectors to reduce their...more

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New Technologies in the Consumer & Retail Industry – Key Legal Issues and Risks

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The consumer and retail industry has experienced a rapid growth in the use of new technologies, as both online businesses and brick-and-mortar sellers converge into multi-channel players and compete for customers and for...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - March 2023 #3

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LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - California Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Ban Five Food Additives - California lawmakers have introduced first-in-the-nation legislation seeking to ban five food...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - March 2023 #2

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LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - USDA Proposes Rule Limiting 'Made in the USA' Claims for Meat, Poultry and Eggs - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a proposed rule that would tighten who can label...more

Stinson LLP

Meta Bags: NFT Complications and Considerations for Traditional Brand Owners

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In yet another example of the law trying to keep up with technology, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a decision in Hermès International, et al. v. Mason Rothschild that examines...more

Perkins Coie

Sustainability Trends and IP Issues for Fashion Brands

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The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world and is responsible for roughly 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. There are many contributing factors to this problem, including pollution from...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

A Trademark Guide to the Metaverse for Averse Brand Owners

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Introduction - Recent technological developments have made topics like the metaverse, Web3, blockchain, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) commonplace. But nothing about these topics is common....more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

As NFTs Blur the Line Between “Receipt” and “Product”, Trademarks Owners Fight Over New Virtual Markets

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Last month, our post about art NFTs and the DMCA highlighted the distinction between non-fungible tokens and the copyrighted works they represent. In the context of copyright, this dichotomy is generally uncontroversial: In...more

Miller Nash LLP

When Worlds Collide: How Tangible Tax Burdens Attach to Digital Commerce across the Globe (Part 1)

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The world is at a crossroads. The early 1990’s saw the internet opening to the general public, followed shortly thereafter by online sales platforms (Book Stacks Unlimited—1992, Amazon.com—1994, and eBay—1995), and social...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Could Artificial Intelligence Save the Holiday Shopping Season?

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As we all know supply chain disruptions over the past two years do not seem to be abating. However, businesses are turning to new artificial intelligence-powered (AI) simulations, known as “digital twins,” to help get...more

Bodman

The ABCs of CBD and Hemp: A Primer

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Hemp and marijuana both come from the cannabis sativa plant but as a result of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”), cannabis sativa with a THC content of less than 0.3% was removed from the federal...more

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Recreational Cannabis is Legal in Connecticut: What to Know About Getting into the Business

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On July 1, 2021 Connecticut became the nineteenth state to legalize the possession and use of cannabis for recreational purposes.  Upon conversion of the existing licenses held by medical marijuana growers within the next few...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - December 2020

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CYBERSECURITY - Cyber Exposures Rise During Pandemic - Although it is logical that cyber-attacks have risen during the pandemic, and there is anecdotal evidence that it is occurring, including our own experience, an...more

World Law Group

2020 Global Cannabis Guide Chapters - U.S.A. - Washington

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World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Cannabis Guide that provides a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in various jurisdictions. It briefly outlines information on the...more

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Financial Daily Dose 10.23.2020 | Top Story: CA Appeals Court Tells Uber and Lyft to Treat Drivers as Employees

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A California appeals court has affirmed a lower court decision requiring Uber and Lyft to “treat their California drivers as employees, providing them with the benefits and wages they are entitled to under state labor law.”...more

Spirit Legal

Right to Repair: A German perspective on the legal and commercial developments in Europe and the US

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A large proportion of all electrical appliances in Germany are simply thrown away, because repairing your toaster, your TV or your smartphone would be more expensive than just buying a new one. This is a waste of resources...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Breaking Down the Opportunities and Risks of Virtual Storefronts

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The COVID-19 global pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of the retail industry as shoppers shift more of their spending online. Global online purchase volume increased 31% from June 2019 to June 2020, with...more

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Financial Daily Dose 10.8.2020 | Top Story: Feds fine Citi $400M over “Longstanding” Governance Failures

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Federal regulators—including the Federal Reserve and the OCC—have fined Citigroup $400 million over “longstanding” failures in the areas of risk management, data governance, and internal controls. In addition to the fine, the...more

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Financial Daily Dose 9.9.2020 | Top Story: Luxury-Goods Giant LMVH Pulls Out of $16 Billion Deal to Acquire Tiffany & Co.

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Blaming a “U.S. move to impose tariffs on French goods,” luxury brand conglomerate LMVH is pulling out of a proposed $16 billion deal to buy jeweler Tiffany & Co. Tiffany is now suing to enforce the ill-fated agreement....more

BCLP

BCLP Retail Insight: The Week That Was Vol. 5

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This week the BCLP Retail Team discuss the future of turnover rents following the COVID-19 crisis, reflect on the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, and consider the future footprint of department stores. We also share...more

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