FTC and DOJ Announce Listening Sessions on Lowering American’s Drug Prices

FTC and DOJ Announce Listening Sessions on Lowering American’s Drug Prices FTC and DOJ Announce Listening Sessions on Lowering American’s Drug Prices

On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order No. 14273, “Lowering Drug Prices..
BLURRY LINE: Court Suggests Gold Seller’s Calls to “Inform” About the Value of Gold Might Not Be A.. BLURRY LINE: Court Suggests Gold Seller’s Calls to “Inform” About the Value of Gold Might Not Be A..

Interesting one here.So a small company that apparently pitches gold as an investment to consumers..
Recent Amendments to the Starter Home Revitalization Act Recent Amendments to the Starter Home Revitalization Act

SB 684 and SB 1123 (Caballero) expand the Starter Home Revitalization Act to further facilitate the ..
Court Reversed Summary Judgment And Held That There Was A Fact Question On Whether A Trust Was Void .. Court Reversed Summary Judgment And Held That There Was A Fact Question On Whether A Trust Was Void ..

In In re Est. of Prieto, the contestant’s mother executed a will in 2008 leaving her property to a..
Every Drop Counts: Urban Water Retailers and the Future of California Water Conservation Every Drop Counts: Urban Water Retailers and the Future of California Water Conservation

Beginning January 1, 2025, the Making Conservation a California Way of Life regulatory framework..
Air District Asbestos Rule Will Affect Demolition Activities for Facilities Damaged by the Los.. Air District Asbestos Rule Will Affect Demolition Activities for Facilities Damaged by the Los..

Owners and operators of facilities damaged or destroyed by the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires..
Council of the European Union Agrees Mandate to Streamline CSRD and CSDDD Requirements Council of the European Union Agrees Mandate to Streamline CSRD and CSDDD Requirements

On 23 June 2025, the Council of the European Union (“Council”) endorsed its negotiating mandate on..
Supreme Court Allows Fuel Producers to Contest California’s Emissions Rules Supreme Court Allows Fuel Producers to Contest California’s Emissions Rules

For decades, California has been granted unique deference in setting Clean Air Act (CAA) emissions..
TEMPORARY WIN?: Liberty Mutual Escapes TCPA Class Action On Jurisdictional Grounds (For Now) TEMPORARY WIN?: Liberty Mutual Escapes TCPA Class Action On Jurisdictional Grounds (For Now)

Liberty Mutual appeared to be trapped in an absolute nightmare of a TCPA class action in Indiana.It ..
It Is Not Always Sunny in Philadelphia for Employers—Meet the POWER Act It Is Not Always Sunny in Philadelphia for Employers—Meet the POWER Act

On May 27, 2025, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed into law Bill No. 250065 —titled, the ..
5 Things to Know About Senate Bill 1318: Navigating New Non-Compete Restrictions for Healthcare.. 5 Things to Know About Senate Bill 1318: Navigating New Non-Compete Restrictions for Healthcare..

On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 1318 (“SB 1318”), which..
Does HIPAA Apply To My Business? Does HIPAA Apply To My Business?

Varnum Viewpoints:HIPAA applies outside of healthcare providers. If you offer employee health..
EPA Announces Availability of Updated Interim Maps Developed under Its Endangered Species.. EPA Announces Availability of Updated Interim Maps Developed under Its Endangered Species..

On June 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of..
Deployment of AI in the Workplace in France–The Importance of Consulting With the Work Forces Deployment of AI in the Workplace in France–The Importance of Consulting With the Work Forces

In a significant ruling on 14 February 2025, the First Instance Court of Nanterre, France ordered a ..
Democratic Commissioners Reinstated at CPSC – for Now Democratic Commissioners Reinstated at CPSC – for Now

As legal challenges continue regarding whether the President of the United States can terminate..
Big Sky State Makes Big Privacy Updates Big Sky State Makes Big Privacy Updates

Montana’s privacy law has received a refresh and updates will go into effect October 1, 2025 –..
New Jersey BPU Launches Multi-Phase Energy Storage Incentive Program New Jersey BPU Launches Multi-Phase Energy Storage Incentive Program

Key Takeaways:PJM-ready projects are a must. Eligible projects must (1) be transmission-connected..
Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast Episode 78: When Are Misappropriators Dangerous Enough to be.. Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast Episode 78: When Are Misappropriators Dangerous Enough to be..

In this episode, Jordan discusses a recent case from the Southern District of New York where an..
6 Tips for Government Contractors to Avoid, Neutralize, and Mitigate Organizational Conflicts of.. 6 Tips for Government Contractors to Avoid, Neutralize, and Mitigate Organizational Conflicts of..

Organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) continue to be a critical compliance risk in the..
After Oral Argument, Supreme Court Dismisses Labcorp Appeal of Class Certification Based On Article .. After Oral Argument, Supreme Court Dismisses Labcorp Appeal of Class Certification Based On Article ..

On April 29, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Labcorp v. Davis, in which it..
Beware Misuse of Related-Claims Deemer Clauses in Claims-Made Policies Beware Misuse of Related-Claims Deemer Clauses in Claims-Made Policies

The hallmark of a claims-made liability policy is coverage exclusively for claims “first made”..
Florida Legislature Repeals Sales Tax on Commercial Leases Florida Legislature Repeals Sales Tax on Commercial Leases

The Florida legislature passed HB 7031, which, if signed by Gov. DeSantis, would eliminate the..
Supreme Court pauses district court order preventing immigrants from being deported to third-party.. Supreme Court pauses district court order preventing immigrants from being deported to third-party..

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration, at least for now, to move forward..
Federal Jurisdiction and Review Standards at Issue in Cases Ranging from Terrorism to Tobacco -.. Federal Jurisdiction and Review Standards at Issue in Cases Ranging from Terrorism to Tobacco -..

With six more decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court decided no fewer than 11 cases in two business days ..
The Supreme Court Has the Chance to Clarify Labeling Laws The Supreme Court Has the Chance to Clarify Labeling Laws

Imagine following every rule in the book only to be sued for it. That is the reality facing..
USPTO Expands on ‘Settled Expectations’ as Basis for PTAB Discretionary Denials USPTO Expands on ‘Settled Expectations’ as Basis for PTAB Discretionary Denials

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued a Director Discretionary Denial decision ..
Agencies’ Listening Sessions to Focus on Lowering Drug Prices Through Competition Agencies’ Listening Sessions to Focus on Lowering Drug Prices Through Competition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice..
Fifth Circuit Rules No Private Right of Action Under No Surprises Act Fifth Circuit Rules No Private Right of Action Under No Surprises Act

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion concluding the No Surprises Act does not give..
Iowa Requires Equal Treatment for Adoptive Parents by Employers Iowa Requires Equal Treatment for Adoptive Parents by Employers

On May 19, 2025, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 248, which requires employers to..
Managing the “Infinite Workday”:  Employer Responsibilities in a 24/7 Work Culture Managing the “Infinite Workday”: Employer Responsibilities in a 24/7 Work Culture

Remember when the workday ended at 5:00 pm?In today’s always-on world, the “infinite workday” has..
Commerce Department’s New BEAD Reform Notice Upends Structure of Program Commerce Department’s New BEAD Reform Notice Upends Structure of Program

This is the first of several planned blogs on the recently released NTIA BEAD Restructuring Policy..
Private Bills and High-Net-Worth Immigration: How a Gold Card Could Be Introduced Without Changing.. Private Bills and High-Net-Worth Immigration: How a Gold Card Could Be Introduced Without Changing..

In the world of U.S. immigration policy, most changes require significant debate in..
Supreme Court Rules Retired Disabled Employee Cannot Bring ADA Claims Over Post-Employment Benefits .. Supreme Court Rules Retired Disabled Employee Cannot Bring ADA Claims Over Post-Employment Benefits ..

On June 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States held that a former firefighter forced to..
VPPA Class Action Plaintiffs May Not Waive Arbitration Goodbye VPPA Class Action Plaintiffs May Not Waive Arbitration Goodbye

On June 13, 2025, a federal court in the Northern District of California held that a putative Video ..
Bid Protests in Hawaii Bid Protests in Hawaii

The state of Hawaii provides a detailed statutory framework for protesting state procurements to..
Antitrust Labor Markets: $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement Reshapes College Athletics Antitrust Labor Markets: $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement Reshapes College Athletics

A federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently..
Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Two Weeks in Web3 Law: June 20, 2025 Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Two Weeks in Web3 Law: June 20, 2025

It was a busy two weeks in Congress, as key pieces of digital asset legislation move forward in..
A Headliner Upholding a State Ban on Transition Care for Transgender Minors Leads the Latest Five.. A Headliner Upholding a State Ban on Transition Care for Transgender Minors Leads the Latest Five..

To anyone who has followed the case of United States v. Skrmetti, especially those who attended or..
Court allows lawsuits by U.S. victims of overseas terrorist attacks to move forward Court allows lawsuits by U.S. victims of overseas terrorist attacks to move forward

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a pair of lawsuits by U.S. victims of terrorist attacks in..
Senate Passes GENIUS Act: Landmark Federal Stablecoin Bill Advances to House Senate Passes GENIUS Act: Landmark Federal Stablecoin Bill Advances to House

The US Senate has passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act..
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