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Hunton Retail Law Resource
Analysis and Insight in Retail Law
The Hunton Retail Law Resource, published by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, focuses on legal issues affecting the retail and consumer products sectors. It covers topics such as regulatory compliance, advertising and marketing law, product labeling standards including "Made in USA" claims, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence on advertising and data privacy. The blog also addresses real estate development and land use matters relevant to retail operations, including development impact fees and zoning. Additionally, it discusses labor and employment regulations affecting retail employers, such as noncompete agreements. The resource provides updates on litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, and legislative developments that influence retail businesses and their legal risk management.
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Celebrating the Two-Year Anniversary of Ford – The Ninth Circuit’s Recent Personal Jurisdiction Decision Shows It’s Not “Anything Goes”
It has been two years since the Supreme Court handed down its opinion in Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct., 141 S. Ct. 1017 (2021), holding that Ford could be subject to personal jurisdiction in Minnesota and…
FTC Looks to Crack Down on Subscription and Membership Auto-Renewals
On March 23, 2023, the FTC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at deceptive and unfair practices involving recurring charges for automatically renewing subscriptions and memberships.…
FTC Announces Orders to Address Deceptive Advertising on Social Media and Video Streaming Platforms
On March 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced it issued orders to eight social media and video streaming platforms seeking Special Reports on how the platforms review and monitor commercial advertising to detect, prevent and reduce deceptive advertisements, including…
EPA Releases Another Compliance Advisory on Pesticide Devices Due to “Substantial Non-Compliance” with FIFRA Requirements
In February 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance quietly released a Compliance Advisory “What You Need to Know about Producing, Distributing, or Selling Pesticide Devices.”…
New York Attorney General Announces Proposed Rules Targeting Price Gouging
The New York Attorney General’s Office recently announced several proposed rules are intended to combat price gouging in New York during state emergencies.…
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure at Retail Establishments
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, especially with rising gas prices over the past year. EVs now make up roughly three percent of the global vehicle fleet, up from one percent at the end of 2020.…
Recent FTC Enforcement Action Merits Cyber Insurance Coverage Review
A recent settlement filed by the Federal Trade Commission and GoodRx may merit a review of your cyber insurance coverages.…
FTC is “Talking Trash” and Zeroing-in on “Recyclable” Claims
The FTC has announced the next step in its ongoing review of the “Green Guides.” According to the FTC’s most recent announcement, it is zeroing-in on “recyclable” claims and will be hosting a workshop titled “Talking Trash at the FTC:…
The European Unitary Patent: Why Retailers Should Care
In a significant change to the European patent system that will impact patent prosecution and enforcement strategies in one of the world’s largest retail markets, the European Unified Patent Court begins operations and the European Patent with Unitary Effect will…