To Poach or Not to Poach: Franchise No-Poach Clauses Under Scrutiny
Craig Tractenberg, Partner Fox Rothschild, discusses recent litigation over anti-poaching contract provisions.
Legal Developments
US Supreme Court Considers Reach of Copyright Laws
Cozen O’Connor attorneys share the latest on the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration of the scope of copyright laws.
Spate of FDA and FTC CBD Warning Letters Sets Stage for Wave of False Advertising Consumer Class Action Lawsuits
Duane Morris, LLP partner discusses the effect of legalizing CBD products on FDA and FTC consumer protection action.
SEC’s Leveraged Loan Market
Pepper Hamilton partner Deborah Enea reports on the SEC’s leveraged loan market.
SEC Begins to Knock Down Wall of Secrecy Between PBMs and Drug Manufacturers
Duane Morris attorneys Jonathan Swichar (LAW ’97) and Bradley Wasser discuss the SEC’s efforts to knock down the wall of secrecy between PBMs and drug manufacturers.
Broker-Dealer Recordkeeping Requirements
Broker-dealers take heed: Benjamin McCoy (LAW ’12) and colleagues provide an overview of the touchstone recordkeeping requirements
Local Government Makes Operating Stadiums in Philadelphia Much More Expensive
As more cities reach the harsh realization that public financing for sports venues is a losing proposition for taxpayers, Philadelphia has now enacted a law aimed at recouping some of its money and boosting local workers’ earnings via mandated higher wages at public facilities. On October 21, Mayor Jim Kenney signed the prevailing wage bill into law
Ten Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare for a Business Law Career
From negotiating the acquisition of a company to advising a start-up, the practice of a business lawyer is varied and interesting. General business practice involves advising businesses of all sizes on their rights and obligations, and more importantly, helping them with the legal aspects of meeting their strategic goals. Here are ten suggestions for those
SEC Continuing Cybersecurity Examinations of Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers
Cybercrime, as numerous almost daily headlines tell us, is understandably a favored tactic of organized criminals. The crimes can be committed far from the locus of the harm and do not involve face-to-face confrontations, are capable of repetition once devised, and can be highly lucrative. From organized computer wizards in Eastern Europe, to governmental actors