An interlocutory appeal pending in the Ninth Circuit as part of the ongoing In re TFT-LCD (Flat Panel) Antitrust Litigation presents an issue that should be of keen interest to antitrust practitioners—under what circumstances may indirect purchasers of price-fixed goods assert claims under California’s Cartwright Act for sales that occurred outside of California.

Bart Stupak co-authored an op-ed entitled "Lifesaver in the Community" in The Hill on September 25, 2013.

Michael Bresnick published "Enforcing BSA Rules by Roulette Imperils New Industries" in American Banker on July 10, 2015.

Unpacking the top five legal myths of the direct response marketing world.

A quick update on our earlier blog about a lawsuit involving a supermarket that congratulated Michael Jordan on his Hall of Fame induction in an ad and included a $2 off coupon for steaks without his consent.

In the Spring 2022 issue of Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel's Insights, John Worden published "Big Law Equity Partnerships: The Diversity Dream Stalemate."

Scott Gluck published "SEC Lifts Ban on General Solicitations – Then Proposes Regulations" in the September 2013 edition of Middle Market Growth, an Association of Corporate Growth publication.

Ellen Berge published "Red Flags for Banks and Processors Servicing the New High-Risk Environment" in the February 2023 issue of The Review of Banking & Financial Services.

Ed Wilson published "When Screening for Bad Guys, Matching Names No Longer Enough" in American Banker on October 1, 2013.

Jamie Barnett published "A platform plank for both parties: Good government" in The Hill on August 6, 2015.

Companies are responding in droves to block their brands from .xxx. Venable's experience comports with press reports that the .xxx registry is seeing far more blocking applications than they had forecasted.

As prices fall and technology improves, the potential benefits and hazards of 3D printing are looming larger in the minds of brands' IP counsel, said Venable partner Justin E. Pierce during a recent World Trademark Review podcast.

Janet Satterthwaite co-authored the U.S. section of a Global Guide to the Law of Trademarks and Free Speech/Fair Use.

Joshua Kaufman published "Your Website Terms of Service are Unenforceable" in the November 6, 2014 issue of Corporate Counsel.

Like a moth to a flame, the FTC is drawn to any advertising claims promising body shaping, slimming, or fat loss, writes Venable partner Gregory J. Sater in the December edition of the DRMA Voice.

Kevin L. Shepherd published "Are We Out of the Woods Yet? Extending the 'Woodlands Exception' to Adverse Possession" in The Daily Record on July 2, 2015.

Congress wrapped up a busy two week period and has likely adjourned through the November elections. Thus, this might be the last update for some time.

A financial services trade association moved to sue federal bank regulators, accusing the agencies of improperly issuing and enforcing new policies.

David Barr and Kaitlyn Rodnick published "U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Rejects 'Contingent' Terminal Disclaimer" in the June 2024 issue of the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal.

Dan Blynn published "The ABCs of the TCPA and the Federal Communication Commission's Long-Awaited Order Interpreting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act" in the Autumn 2015 issue of CMS Transmit.