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Baby Steps In The Right Direction: An Overview Of The FCC’s Recent TCPA Rule Clarifications
The Federal Communications Commission (the “Commission” or “FCC”) seems to be opening the spigot a bit on its extensive backlog of Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) petitions. Congress enacted the TCPA in 1991 to protect consumers from unwanted calls...
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The Need For “Fast Track” On International Free Trade Agreements
Editor: Please describe your practice and background. Wang: I am currently with the International Trade and Customs practice at Kelley Drye & Warren, focusing on trade remedy cases and also on due diligence matters related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Both aspects of my work...
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Corporate Governance Update: Developments At The SEC, ISS And More
Public companies in the U.S. must meet the challenge of keeping abreast of increasingly important U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), state law and securities exchange developments in corporate governance. Included are some of the recent developments that reflect the different trends...
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Supreme Court’s Decision In BG Group Clarifies The Standard Of Review For Investment Treaty Awards Rendered Under The UNCITRAL Rules
On March 5, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in BG Group PLC v. Republic of Argentina, a case of first impression arising out of an investment treaty arbitration proceeding. This decision is important for any company that has or contemplates foreign investments that might be...
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In-App Purchases: When They Are Not Just Child’s Play…
On January 15, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") announced a proposed settlement with technology giant Apple Inc. that will require the company to pay at least $32.5 million in refunds to consumers. The proposed 20-year settlement resolves...
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Workplace Law Round-Up
From new laws to the aggressive enforcement agendas of state and federal agencies to unprecedented government rulemaking activism, employers face a more challenging and demanding employment and labor law environment in 2014 than ever before. Included below are some key developments, red flags,...
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The So-Called “Patent Troll” Problem: Dealing With Non-Innovating, Non-Practicing Patent Monetization Entities
A hot topic in patent law concerns certain companies that do not make or sell any product or service, but instead focus on acquiring and monetizing patents through negotiated or litigated license fees. A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report estimated that one-fifth of all patent...
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