11.03.11
On October 31, 2011, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) issued informal draft regulations for Safer Consumer Products, making significant revisions from earlier drafts.
11.02.11
On November 2, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published a Final Rule implementing the Medicare Shared Savings Program (“MSSP”) established under Section 3022 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “Final ...
10.28.11
It was another all-day hearing filled with testimony about the effects of climate change and about the repercussions of the California Air Resources Board’s (“CARB” or “Board”) proposed cap and trade regulation.
10.26.11
Verizon announced a controversial new “advertising by geography” program that has already received negative reviews from lawmakers.
10.25.11
When Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 361 into law on October 9, 2011, California became the sixth state to recognize a new category of corporation known as "benefit corporations" or "B corporations."
10.21.11
2011 marks the Promotion Marketing Association’s 100th year representing thousands of brands worldwide.
10.14.11
Functional foods—or foods often fortified with nutrients that offer functional benefits – are among the fastest-growing categories of foods, but as their popularity increases, so too does scrutiny over whether these foods truly provide all of their claimed health benefits.
10.12.11
On October 9, 2011, Governor Brown signed new legislation designed to crack down on the misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
10.10.11
One of this year’s most controversial bills was vetoed by Governor Brown in the final minutes of October 9, 2011, his last day to act on the bill.
10.06.11
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States recently issued new guidelines for responsible alcohol advertising and marketing on social networking sites and other digital platforms.