On May 12, 2025, the United States Department of Justice’s Criminal Division published a series of memoranda outlining updated white-collar enforcement priorities. ...more
On April 17, 2025, the Washington Supreme Court sent a message to all companies that participate in email marketing: Send with caution. The Court held that the Commercial Electronic Mail Act (“CEMA”), RCW § 19.190.020(1)(b),...more
5/12/2025
/ Class Action ,
Commercial Electronic Messages ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Email ,
False Advertising ,
Marketing ,
Penalties ,
Retailers ,
Statutory Penalties ,
Statutory Violations ,
WA Supreme Court
Fashion-related environmental legislation is, well, in fashion. And, as with many consumer-related issues, California continues to be a trendsetter....more
2/19/2025
/ Due Diligence ,
Environmental Assessments ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fashion Industry ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
New Legislation ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Retailers ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
While the balance of security, privacy, and public safety has always been a concern, recent cyberattacks have highlighted conflicting guidance by United States government officials, creating potential pitfalls for businesses....more
1/8/2025
/ CFTC ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Preservation ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Encryption ,
Enforcement ,
FBI ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hackers ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Telecommunications
Teva Pharmaceuticals, the largest generic drug manufacturer in the United States, has agreed to pay $450 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute arising from purported...more
10/16/2024
/ Anti-Kickback Statute ,
Co-payments ,
Criminal Penalties ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Kickbacks ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Part B ,
Medicare Part D ,
Patient Assistance Programs ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Price-Fixing ,
Private Foundations ,
Teva Pharmaceuticals