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09.21.17

California Court Tosses Challenge to Gap Outlet Labels

In a victory for outlet retailers, a California appellate panel recently tossed out a deceptive marketing and advertising suit against Gap.


09.21.17

FTC’s ‘Stick with Security’ Series Carries On

Continuing with its “Stick with Security” series of blog posts for businesses, the Federal Trade Commission worked its way through several more items found in the “Start with Security” guidance.


09.19.17

Proposed Legislation May Afford Broader Use of Regulation A

Earlier this month, the House of Representatives approved in a landslide vote the Improving Access to Capital Act (HR 2864), which would extend the use of Regulation A, an exemption from registration under the Securities Act, to public companies.


09.18.17

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC—Update: Conditions for CDEEE-Related PPAs for Renewables

In our August 1, 2017 Cross Border Transactions Newsletter we informed about the announcement made by the Corporación Dominicana de Empresas Eléctricas Estatales (CDEEE) regarding several new conditions included in the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for wind and solar photovoltaic projects that ...


09.18.17

REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA—Actualización: Condiciones para los PPAs de Energías Renovables de CDEEE

En nuestro artículo de fecha 1 de Agosto de 2017, informamos acerca del anuncio hecho por la Corporación Dominicana de Empresas Eléctricas Estatales (CDEEE) respecto de varias condiciones que habrían sido incluidas en los Contratos de Compraventa de Energía (PPAs) para proyectos eólicos y solares ...


09.18.17

Using Telehealth as a Tool for Health System Integration

As discussed in our August Health Update article on patient engagement and digital health—the first in our new digital health series—the advent of digital and telehealth technologies is rapidly changing the way patients interface with health systems.


09.18.17

Boycott Claims Dismissed for Applying Per Se Standard

In 2012, MCEP, a 26-bed adult acute care hospital, sued Premier, a not-for-profit corporation formed by a Joint Operating Agreement among Atrium Health System, Catholic Health Initiatives, MedAmerica Health Systems Corporation, Samaritan Health Partners and UVMC. MCEP alleged that the defendants ...


09.12.17

1332 Waivers Under Review at CMS

The Trump administration has approved one 1332 waiver to date, but four more are pending, including a sweeping Iowa waiver. Here is where things stand today:


09.12.17

FTC Settles Social Media Influencer Investigation With CSGO Lotto

On Sept. 7, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made public its settlement with YouTubers Trevor “TmarTn” Martin, Thomas “Syndicate” Cassell and their company CSGOLotto, Inc. (Respondents), over allegations of multiple failures by Respondents and other influencers they ...


09.12.17

Influencing the Influencers: FTC Updates Its Endorsement Guide FAQs

On Sept. 7, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated its answers to a series of frequently asked questions, in its “Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking” (the Updated FAQs), about its “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” ...