ArticleJune 2021 Trade Law UpdateIn Husch Blackwell's June 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you'll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law:United StatesInternational LawHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleBiden Administration Shows Signs Of Addressing China Trade WarsOn October 4, 2021, Ambassador Katherine Tai, the United States Trade Representative, addressed the state of U.S.- China trade relations...WorldwideInternational LawHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleCommerce Initiates 5-Year Sunset ReviewsOn December 31, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice that it will automatically initiate, starting January 3, 2022, five-year Sunset Reviews for antidumping duty ...WorldwideInternational LawHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleDOJ And USDA Agree To Work Together On Enforcement Of Meat And Poultry Processing SectorThe meat processing sector has been in the crosshairs of the federal government over that last several years due to increased consumer prices for meat products and complaints from farmers and ranchers. United StatesAntitrust/Competition LawHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticlePresident Biden Announces New COVID-19 Safety Protocols For Onsite Federal ContractorsOn July 29th, 2021, President Biden announced additional efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates and to protect the federal workforce, including strengthening safety protocols for federal employees and contractors. United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Husch Blackwell LLP
ArticleCyber Risk Insurance In The Wake Of The Colonial Pipeline CyberattackOn May 7, 2021, pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline Company suffered a ransomware cyberattack on its namesake Colonial Pipeline. Hackers attacked computerized management equipment...United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleFERC Acts To Improve Safety At Hydroelectric ProjectsThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is acting to improve the safety of hydroelectric generation projects. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleOEHHA Proposes (Additional) Changes To Prop 65 Short Form WarningsAbout a year ago, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) proposed to amend the short form warning rules for Proposition 65. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleRenewable Fuel Standard Update: Recent EPA Activity Drives RIN ValueOn December 7, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") released its proposed 2020, 2021, and 2022 Renewable Volume Obligations ("RVOs").United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleThe SEC Proposes Mandatory Climate-Related DisclosuresOn March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued a highly-anticipated Proposed Rule that proposes to require public companies to disclose climate-related risks...United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleMissouri Meatless Meat Statute UpdateWe have blogged about Missouri's meatless meat statute, most recently on June 4, 2020. The statute purports to prohibit producers of plant- or lab-based "meat" from describing their products ...United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleTexas District Court Vacates Portions Of No Surprises Act Rule Related To ArbitrationOn February 23, 2022, Judge Jeremy Kernodle of the Eastern District of Texas ruled that certain parts of the Interim Final Rule Part II (the Rule) implementing the No Surprises Act (the Act) are invalid.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleGovernor Pritzker Vetoes HB 3360, But A Revised Version Will Soon Return To His DeskHB 3360, vetoed by Gov. Pritzker on March 25, would have imposed 9 percent prejudgment interest on personal injury and wrongful death claims in Illinois.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleColorado House Passes Colorado Privacy ActOn the night of June 7, 2021, the Colorado House voted 57-7 to pass the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA). As we previously reported, the Colorado Senate unanimously passed the CPA on May 26. United StatesPrivacyHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleFour More Consumer Data Privacy Bills Introduced In USThe list of jurisdictions considering consumer data privacy bills in 2022 continues to grow with lawmakers introducing new bills in Florida, Washington, Indiana, and the District of Columbia.United StatesPrivacyHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleWebinar: Analyzing Recent Developments In U.S. And International Privacy LawOver the past few months, there have been numerous developments in U.S. and international privacy law.United StatesPrivacyHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleWisconsin Assembly Passes Consumer Data Privacy BillAs first reported by the IAPP's Joe Duball, the Wisconsin Assembly voted 59-37 to pass AB 957. The bill is similar, but not identical, to the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).United StatesPrivacyHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleBuilding In HOA Common Area – MUCH More Costly Than Owner Thought (Because Of Association Attorney Fees)The Garrett's purchased their property in the HOA in 2001. The CCR's required an owner to obtain the approval of the architectural control committee ("ACC") before doing any construction on the property. United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleU.S.-EU Make A Deal On Steel And Aluminum TariffsOn Saturday, the United States and the European Union reached an agreement on section 232 duties being imposed because of global steel and aluminum excess capacity concerns. WorldwideInternational LawHusch Blackwell LLP
ArticleUSMCA Panel Announces Win For US In Dairy TRQ Dispute With CanadaLast week a decision was released in a dispute between the US and Canada related to Canada's dairy tariff-rate quotas under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.WorldwideInternational LawHusch Blackwell LLP