On August 7, 2014, Arent Fox OSHA Group leader, Mark Dreux, and AcuTech Group, Inc. Technical Manager, Michael Hazzan, presented a webinar on the possible changes to the EPA RMP rule (40 CFR 68)

Last week, Macy’s and Foot Locker became the latest retailers to be forced to defend allegations that they illegally collect personal information from California shoppers.

A recent lawsuit in Washington State suggests that so-called "crowdfunded" fundraising campaigns could be in for greater scrutiny from consumer protection regulators.

Two women’s apparel companies recently settled a civil customs fraud lawsuit with the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

The law makes a distinction between "pets" and "animals" when it comes to the work environment. So, what should employers do?

According to an OSHA Letter of Interpretation (the "Sallman Letter"), employees at a workplace without a collective bargaining agreement may designate a person affiliated with a union to act as their "personal representative" for OSH Act purposes.

In a press release today (January 24, 2014), OSHA announced that the comment period for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica will be extended 15 days from the original deadline of January 27, 2014 to February 11, 2014

Trump Administration efforts to quash state-driven climate action were recently dealt a setback when a Michigan federal court rejected a federal effort to quash state claims focused on the fossil fuel industry.

On December 23, 2020, Judge Catherine Blake of the US District Court for the District of Maryland put in place a 14-day restraining order while she considers whether to issue

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, is a $1.9 trillion aid package that provides assistance to businesses and individuals experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Fashion retailers beware — that lovely textile sample catching your eye could contain a copyrighted design.

In Fashion Counsel's first Executive Series interview, Anthony Lupo spoke with international luxury fashion house Escada's General Counsel, Lars Schmidt.

Earlier this month, Lacoste re-signed a deal to outfit the ATP World Tour staff at all pro tennis events through 2015.

Recent revisions to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) compliance materials offer new clarity on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule and provide businesses with several new tools to consider as they determine how to comply with the Rule’s requirements

Under the Song-Beverly Act, retailers are prohibited from collecting personal identification information in connection with a credit card purchase.

The Obama Administration has announced a series of initiatives to address the growing number of data breaches at major retailers.

US fashion companies owned by foreign parent companies routinely encounter transfer pricing issues.

The FTC has recently approved changes to its Wool Products Labeling Rules in order to allow wool manufacturers and sellers greater flexibility.

On October 3, 2014, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a final rule under the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Employers must carefully balance each claim presented and proceed accordingly.