In March 2021, AbbVie, Inc. and AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd. (“AbbVie”) sued rival pharmaceutical company Alvotech hf. (“Alvotech”) for trade secret misappropriation under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) and the Illinois Trade Secret Act. In May, Alvotech filed a
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Don’t fall short in your disclosure obligations: In re Opioid litigations.
The latest report in the In re Opioid litigations is a sharp reminder not to fall short in your disclosure obligations
When it rains it pours. The ongoing saga of disclosure disputes in the many In re Opioid litigations started
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Webinar: Year of the Knockoff
On October 26, 2021, Crowell & Moring attorneys Preetha Chakrabarti, Josh Pond, and Howard Michael will be presenting a webinar with special guest, Christina Mitropoulos from the American Apparel & Footwear Association.
Combine the COVID-19 pandemic with the
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ESG in fashion: a general overview of the EU framework on environment, social and governance criteria in the fashion industry
Brussels – More and more fashion companies are announcing programs with ambitious (some more than others) goals in relation to environmental, social and governance criteria. Recently ASOS launched its ‘Fashion with Integrity’ (FWI) 2030 programme, committing to achieve Net Zero
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CMS Innovation Center Announces New Strategic Direction Under the Biden Administration
Today, CMS released its strategy for the CMS Innovation Center (the “Strategy”) in a White Paper, Innovation Center Strategy Refresh. This Strategy and the connection to broader CMS priorities was outlined by CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure and CMS Innovation Center
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The FTC Settles “Made in USA” Case for $753,000 After New Rule Goes Into Effect
On October 8, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) settled its charges against mattress company Resident Home LLC and its owner for allegedly making unsubstantiated claims that DreamCloud mattress’ are “proudly made with 100 percent USA-made premium quality materials.” In reality,
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State AG Updates: October 4-8, 2021
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. Here are this week’s updates.
Monday, October 4, 2021
Consumer Protection
- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Bruck announced that the Division of Consumer
State AG Updates: September 27-October 1, 2021
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. Here are this week’s updates.
Monday, September 27, 2021
Energy
- New York Attorney General James announced a $6 million agreement with National Grid,
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Crowell & Moring Partner Nicole Janigian Simonian Named One of Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers
Latinvex has for the second consecutive year named Nicole Janigian Simonian, co-chair of Crowell & Moring’s International Trade practice and International Employment and Global Mobility Lead, as one of Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers.
According to Latinvex, the criteria
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Webinar – African Trade Remedies Workshop featuring Crowell Partner Vassilis Akritidis
Wednesday, October 20 at 9:00 am ET, 2:00 pm London, 3:00 pm CET
Please join this expert panel discussion on trade remedies in Africa, hosted by Primerio International.
Expert speakers include representatives from COMESA, Tralac, Crowell and Moring (Partner Vassilis
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