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In Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, Case No. S275431 (Mar. 25, 2024), the California Supreme Court made several holdings relating to when non-exempt employees must be paid, including for time spent undergoing mandatory vehicle searches.

While environmental justice (EJ) concerns continued to drive policymaking in early 2024, EJ efforts increasingly faced headwinds coming from various and sometimes unexpected directions.

Companies commonly receive subpoenas. Though it can be stressful to receive one, engaging in appropriate due diligence can help an organization effectively manage its response.

On April 5, 2014, after an eight-day trial and a few hours of deliberation, a federal jury entered a verdict for the SEC Commission (SEC) and found that Panuwat had engaged in insider trading when he purchased the securities of a company on the basis of material non-public information.

Nonprofits and associations commonly receive subpoenas. Though it can be stressful to receive one, engaging in appropriate due diligence can help an organization effectively manage its response.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Welcome to the April 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month.

On April 10, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final PFAS drinking water rule, setting new drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the expansion of its nationally recognized Automotive practice with the addition of Partners Paul Marshall Harris, Sara Decatur Judge, Gregory S. Paonessa, and Kelly Kirby Ballentine in the firm’s Boston office.

Berin hosted a 20-minute virtual forum on LinkedIn Live to discuss Citizenship Discrimination in the Hiring Process & Beyond.

The National Institute of Mental Health reported that 16.32% of youth (aged 12-17) in the District of Columbia (DC) experience at least one major depressive episode (MDE).

Since January 1, 2022, California’s Fragrance and Flavor Ingredients Right to Know Act of 2020 has required manufacturers of cosmetic products to disclose the following information to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH):

New York Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant recently ruled that all New York State cannabis regulations are unconstitutional and therefore, null and void.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

A significant recent decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Raymond James & Assocs. V. Jalbert (In re German Pellets La., L.L.C.), 91 F.4th 802 (5th Cir. 2024) (German Pellets), underscores the potential risks and consequences of choosing to observe from the sidelines.

In Gramajo v. Joe’s Pizza on Sunset, Inc., Case Nos. B322992/B323024 (Cal. App. Mar. 25, 2024), the California Court of Appeal held that employees who win in court on a claim for minimum or overtime wages must be awarded at least some amount of attorneys’ fees and costs under Labor Code Section 1194.

The US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit overturned a federal district court’s determination that Netflix made fair use of the plaintiff’s video in the 2020 Netflix show “Tiger King.”

PFAS are a large family of synthetic organic chemicals containing carbon chains in which most or all of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine.

On March 26, Eastman Chemical Company (Petitioner) filed antidumping duty (AD) petitions on dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Taiwan, Turkey, Malaysia, and Poland.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Numerous regulatory jurisdictions internationally, as well as multiple nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) such as the World Bank, have increasingly used compulsory corporate monitorships as part of their respective resolution processes.

After enjoying several decades of acceptance across many circuit courts, the future of the so-called “Rogers test” is uncertain.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the new members of the four “Working Groups” that will continue to assist its Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force.

With 2024 underway, we highlight some of the most pressing legal issues facing the automotive industry this year, including a surprise Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule, changes to manufacturer direct-to-consumer sales, and federal pressure on the electric vehicle (EV) industry.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comments on potential improvements to the Energy Labeling Rule.