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Partner Ehsun Forghany was quoted by CosmeticsDesign USA on how industry stakeholders should revisit and revise their intellectual property (IP) strategies after the May 2 closure of the de minimis loophole.

National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer Terrell Owens recently filed a lawsuit in Illinois state court against TMZ, accusing the news and media company of unauthorized use of his trademark, GETCHA POPCORN READY.

The Illinois Commerce Commission staff (ICC Staff) announced recommendations laying the groundwater for Illinois’ first procurement of energy storage resources expected to occur this summer.

While we have previously written on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement of “Made in America” claims, a recent jury verdict shows that manufacturers should also be wary of potential consumer claims.

Partner Michael Guippone will moderate a breakout session for the National Federation of Municipal Analysts 2025 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, on May 8.

A Michigan economics group, calculating tariff impact after President Donald Trump’s latest executive orders, has estimated that the least-impacted vehicles will still face a $2,000 tariff and the most impacted will see a tariff of $15,000.

Allison Pfeifle, Fredrick Weber, and Joe Blumberg of ArentFox Schiff will speak at the IICLE Estate Planning Short Course in Champaign, May 5-6, 2025, and in Chicago, May 19-20, 2025.

Partner J. Michael Showalter was quoted on the Trump Administration’s lawsuits testing the judiciary’s stance on federal interests in state affairs, particularly concerning state-led climate change initiatives.

There are currently six states with active Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDABs) — Colorado, Maryland, Washington, Oregon, New Hampshire, and Minnesota.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

In recent years, environmental nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and local governments have increasingly sued gas, oil, and energy companies, challenging their historic messaging on climate change, plastic recycling, and fossil fuels effects.

Chairman Anthony Lupo and Consumer Products Group Co-Leader Michelle Mancino Marsh were quoted on how attorneys play a pivotal role behind the scenes at the Met Gala, one of the world’s premier fashion events.

On April 16, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), in Trustees of Boston University vs. Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP, held that contractual indemnification claims, arising from negligence, were not precluded by the Commonwealth’s statute of repose (M.G.L. c. 260, § 2B), which eliminates a cause of action in tort six years after the opening of an improvement to real estate.

Join Reed Freeman and Michelle Bowling as they present at the Privacy + Security Forum, Spring Academy on May 8, 2025.

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued two memoranda reshaping the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) approach to discretionary denials for parallel proceedings.

Well-drafted and enforceable terms of use are an essential risk management tool for any business, particularly e-commerce sellers and online service providers. Despite their importance, however, terms of use are often overlooked or given insufficient attention during digital asset development and management.

A California Court of Appeal recently held that an employee bringing a claim under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) must be able to allege that he personally suffered a Labor Code violation within the applicable one-year statute of limitations period.

Join Joy Marie Virga on a panel at the Food Policy Impact 2025 conference.

The California Court of Appeal recently issued a significant decision affirming that employers and employees may mutually agree, in writing, to prospectively waive the employee’s meal period for shifts between five and six hours.

On March 25, Delaware governor, Matt Meyer, signed into law Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), following its rapid approval by the Delaware state legislature. This legislative measure aims to counter the current trend of companies relocating their headquarters out of Delaware, following a January 2024 Delaware Chancery Court ruling that overturned a $56 billion compensation package for a high-profile tech CEO.

On January 8, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule under Executive Order 14117, which established the Rule Preventing Access to US Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons (the Rule).

The sports industry continued to evolve in 2024, presenting new challenges and opportunities for venues, teams, athletes, corporate sponsors, and fans.

ArentFox Schiff and Partner Shepard Davidson are hosting a panel for aspiring general counsel.

Partner Jay Halpern was quoted on how restaurants and suppliers are navigating the impact of tariffs on essential supplies.

ArentFox Schiff served as legal counsel to American Skating Entertainment Centers, LLC, a leading owner and operator of ice-skating and indoor sports facilities across the United States, including Toyota Sports Performance Center home of the LA KINGS, UCLA Health Training Center home of the LA Lakers, Wake Competition Center home of the Carolina Hurricanes, and the LA Galaxy Soccer Center, in connection with its strategic partnership with Seidler Equity Partners.