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U.S.-Japan Digital Trade Agreement and U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement Finalized

By Matt Pereira on October 11, 2019

On October 7, USTR Robert Lighthizer and Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama signed both the U.S.-Japan Digital Trade Agreement and the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. President Trump praised the agreements, stating “[t]hese two deals represent a tremendous victory for both of our nations. They will create countless jobs, expand investment and commerce, reduce our trade deficit very substantially, promote fairness and reciprocity, and unlock the vast opportunities for growth.” The two agreements signed Monday formalized earlier agreements…

CommLaw Monitor

Federal Communications Commission Moves to Adopt Rules Easing Certain Tariff Filing Requirements

By Denise Smith on October 11, 2019

On Friday, October 4, 2019, Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a draft Report and Order (“Order”) that would adopt two uncontroversial changes to the FCC’s tariff filing requirements. Specifically, a 2018 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Interim Waiver Order (“Notice”) teed up the potential elimination of the requirement to file annual short form tariff review plans (“short form TRP”) and of the prohibition on tariff cross-references. That 2018 Notice also granted an…

Ad Law Access

CCPA Update: California Attorney General Issues Draft Privacy Rules

By Alysa Zeltzer Hutnik, Katie Townley & Alex Schneider on October 11, 2019

On Thursday, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released draft regulations implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The regulations provide the first glimpse into how the Attorney General interprets the sprawling law, which is slated to go into effect on January 1. The new regulations cover five topics: Notices to Consumers: The draft regulations clarify the format and content of notices that businesses must provide to consumers when they (a) seek to collect personal information, (b)…

CommLaw Monitor

FCC’s October Meeting Has No Spectrum Item or Particular Theme

By Joshua Guyan & Bradford Currier on October 10, 2019

Last week, the FCC announced its tentative agenda for its upcoming October 25, 2019 open meeting and released drafts of the items on which the commissioners will vote. There is a notable lack of a spectrum item on the agenda, as Chairman Pai does not appear ready yet to address the pending mid-band spectrum proceedings (including C-Band and 6 GHz). In addition, while the items will address themes that have been consistent throughout Ajit Pai’s…

CommLaw Monitor

FCC Enforcement Bureau Centralizes Filing of Interference Complaints; Parties Directed to First Exhaust Private Efforts to Resolve Cases of RFI

By Chip Yorkgitis on October 9, 2019

On October 7, the Enforcement Bureau (“EB” or “Bureau”) of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) took action to enhance the method by which public safety and enterprise wireless providers file interference complaints and receive initial responses. In a Public Notice, the Bureau announced that a new interference complaint intake portal, which the Bureau sees as a “backstop” when private resolution efforts fail, is now operational for these types of spectrum users. The…

Trade and Manufacturing Monitor

WEBINAR: How U.S. Companies Can Seek Savings Under New Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

By Trade and Manufacturing Monitor on October 9, 2019

Thursday, October 10, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Many companies are looking for opportunities to reduce or eliminate duties on products they import. In 2015, Congress passed legislation codifying a duty reduction process, known as the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), that reduces duties assessed on more than a thousand imported raw materials and intermediate products that are not produced in the U.S. or are unavailable domestically. The first round of tariff suspensions under the…

Trade and Manufacturing Monitor

A Tale of Two Aircraft: U.S. Wins Historic Award in Airbus Case While EU Awaits Ruling on Boeing

By Sophie Berner-Eyde & Kathleen Cusack on October 4, 2019

On October 2, 2019, the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) awarded the U.S. the largest arbitration award in the WTO’s history, $7.5 billion annually, in retaliation for the unlawful EU subsidization of Airbus. The award comes after nearly 15 years of litigation at the WTO where the U.S. successfully argued that the EU and four of its member states conferred more than $18 billion to Airbus in subsidized financing. As retaliation, the U.S. will impose an…

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New York Continues to Debate Next Step with Cleaning Product Disclosure Program

By Joseph Green on October 4, 2019

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) is debating its next step after what would have been the nation’s first mandatory disclosure program for cleaning product ingredients was invalidated by a state court judge on August 27th. In the ruling, the court found that the Household Cleaning Product Disclosure Program was a “rule” — and not merely “guidance” as NYDEC argued — that was adopted in violation of the rulemaking procedures required under the…

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WEBINAR: Managing Employee Absence and Disability Requests with Confidence

By Kelley Drye on October 4, 2019

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Time: 12:30 pm ET | 11:30 am CT Managing employee requests related to disabilities (actual, perceived or alleged) remains a trap for the unwary Human Resources department. Requests may involve leave for extended or unlimited periods of time, workplace changes and more. Employers must consider numerous laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state and local counterparts. Know your legal obligations and reduce…

Ad Law Access

Podcast: CCPA Update: Legislature Amends the CCPA to Exclude Employee Data, B2B Communications for One Year

By Jeff Scurry on October 3, 2019

On a new episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, Alex Schneider discusses the amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) the California legislature voted to send to the California governor’s desk. For additional information see the Ad Law Access blog posts: CCPA Update: Legislature Amends the CCPA to Exclude Employee Data, B2B Communications for One Year California Assembly Approves Amendments to Exclude Employees from CCPA, Protect Loyalty Programs Nevada and Maine Advance Legislation Addressing …

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U.S.-Japan Digital Trade Agreement and U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement Finalized

Federal Communications Commission Moves to Adopt Rules Easing Certain Tariff Filing Requirements

CCPA Update: California Attorney General Issues Draft Privacy Rules

FCC’s October Meeting Has No Spectrum Item or Particular Theme

FCC Enforcement Bureau Centralizes Filing of Interference Complaints; Parties Directed to First Exhaust Private Efforts to Resolve Cases of RFI

WEBINAR: How U.S. Companies Can Seek Savings Under New Miscellaneous Tariff Bill

A Tale of Two Aircraft: U.S. Wins Historic Award in Airbus Case While EU Awaits Ruling on Boeing

New York Continues to Debate Next Step with Cleaning Product Disclosure Program

WEBINAR: Managing Employee Absence and Disability Requests with Confidence

Podcast: CCPA Update: Legislature Amends the CCPA to Exclude Employee Data, B2B Communications for One Year

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