Following the recent catastrophic wildfires that have affected California, businesses need assistance navigating the ins and outs of insurance coverage and the claims process and ultimately protecting their interests if litigation ensues. Whether it’s wildfires in California, hurricanes along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, tornadoes in the Midwest, or infrastructure failures in major population centers
McGuireWoods’ Oct. 30 webinar covered recent regulatory and litigation developments facing the product manufacturing, food and beverage, and retail industries.
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In late August, the Department of Health and Human Services recommended rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substance Act. Meanwhile Congress is weighing a bill that would create federal safe harbors for financial institutions to accept deposits from state-sanctioned marijuana business operators. Read on for details
Massachusetts is increasing its enforcement in the motor vehicle repossession space. On Jan. 17, the state Attorney General’s Office stated that it is “conducting an investigation” into “entities collecting, servicing and/or funding” motor vehicle-secured retail installment contracts. Read on to learn about two primary areas of compliance the state is targeting and implications for debt
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If you have ever telephoned a customer support hotline to be greeted with an explanation that “this call may be monitored for quality assurance,” you are familiar with the implications of various state laws governing the recording of telephone conversations. Most states have cold-war era wiretapping laws, with some states providing for two-party consent, meaning the recording party must announce to the other party it plans to record the call. Thus, the industry standard practice is to announce the call shall be recorded to avoid civil liability from such wiretapping statutes that provide private rights of action.Continue Reading CIPA: An Old Statute Provides a New Frontier for Serial Filing Plaintiffs Against Retailers with Online Chat Services
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the supply chain crisis has evolved into a contentious issue that has captured the attention of both consumers and retail businesses. Specifically, there has been a significant emphasis on challenges related to international ocean transportation. Within the supply chain, ocean container transport plays a crucial role for retailers and consumer brand businesses. However, this aspect of the supply chain is characterized by a complex set of technical jargon, regulations, and fees that are imposed on companies importing and exporting goods to and from the United States, which can be both confusing and challenging.Continue Reading Supply Chain and Logistics 101 for Retailers and Consumer Brands
