President Trump is strongly critical of proxy advisory services and last year directed several federal agencies — including the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — to do something about it. In his December 11,
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Washington Federal Court Dismisses TCPA Claims, Finding Insufficient Allegations of Vicarious Liability
A federal court in Washington recently dismissed TCPA claims against two insurance companies where the plaintiff failed to plausibly allege their vicarious liability. See Sundstrom v. Ocean Reef Media LLC, No. 26-5036, 2026 WL 1361646 (W.D. Wash. May 15, 2026).
The IRS Makes It Easy for Employers to Set Up an Educational Assistance Plan
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a template plan document that employers can use to establish a qualified educational assistance program under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). For employers looking for a straightforward plan, the IRS
Advertising Alert — Sit. Stay. Substantiate: NAD Review of Pet Food Claims Provide Important Reminders When Comparing Products
Brands are increasingly looking to draw sharp distinctions between their products and those of their rivals, and the pet food space is no exception. The National Advertising Division’s (NAD) recent decision in Case No. 7523, The Farmer’s Dog, Inc. v.
In Case You Missed It: Faegre Drinker on Products — Winter 2026
Catch up on the latest developments of interest for product manufacturers. Here’s a quarterly compilation of the most popular blog posts on Faegre Drinker on Products. Instruction Malfunction: Pennsylvania Superior Court Vacates $1B Verdict Due to Faulty Jury Instructions By
Interplay Between Statutes of Repose and Statutes of Limitations in Latent Disease Exposure Claims
As toxic tort claims alleging chronic illness from alleged chemical exposure continue to rise nationwide, the recent Kansas federal court decision in Jefferies v. Harcros Chemicals Inc., 2026 WL 958172, (April 9, 2026), highlights the power of statutes of repose,
Thinking ESOPs: Department of Labor Identifies New Enforcement Priorities
Advertising Alert: NAD Scrutinizes Dietary Supplement Dosage Claims
The dietary supplement industry sometimes relies on eye-catching numbers to signal potency and value. But as the National Advertising Division’s (NAD) recent decision in Case No. 7522, Reus Research LLC v. Iron Rock Ventures LLC, makes clear, a big number
New Pay Reporting Requirements for New York City Employers
New York City enacted two new pay data reporting laws for the purposes of collecting demographic and occupational information to use for pay equity studies of the private workforce to identify potential pay disparities. That annual reporting obligation could commence