JD Supra Morning Brief: Political Intelligence, Gender Stereotyping, Worker Misclassification, Washington Redskins

It’s Monday morning. Do you know where your law news is? 

Political intelligence appears to be a growing business in big law firms. But is it legal? (Bloomberg Law) 

Have you registered your brands with the ICANN Trademark Clearinghouse? (Mintz Levin) 

Title VII anti-discrimination laws now prohibit workplace discrimination stemming from gender stereotyping, says the Fifth Circuit (Ogletree Deakins)  

Think twice before using your 401(k) assets to get your new business off the ground… (Leonard, Street and Deinard) 

The stakes of worker misclassification are going up (and up and up…) (Morgan Lewis) 

The new California law requiring certain businesses to post public notices regarding slavery and human trafficking is now in effect (Nossaman) 

US trademark law prohibits marks that “may disparage… persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols.” But is that enough to revoke the name of the Washington Redskins? (Loeb & Loeb) 

First thing to do before suing a foreign defendant: convince them to open a Facebook account… (Cozen O’Connor) 

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Tax Relief, Fracking Chemicals, Data Privacy, Divorce Mediation

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Where in the world does the CEO of one of Europe’s largest real estate management companies plan to invest over the next 6-12 months? Watch (Greentarget) 

Farmer Bowman’s “blame-the-bean” argument failed to sway the Supreme Court (JD Supra Contributors) 

The new tax law doesn’t look like “relief” from where we’re sitting… (Niles, Barton & Wilmer) 

The EPA just issued a rule that will require fracking operators to disclose the chemicals used in extracting natural gas from the ground (Morgan Lewis) 

Think California lawmakers aren’t concerned about data privacy? Think again… (Reed Smith) 

Same-sex couples with green card questions can now get answers (Ronald Shapiro) 

Is divorce mediation right for you? (Is That Legal?) 

Do the words “data breach” strike fear into your heart? You might need a plan… (Schnader) 

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Doing Time, China Strategy, Marketplace Fairness, Human Genes

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New California rules will require the disclosure of energy usage in any commercial building sale, lease, or financing transaction as of July 1, 2013 (Allen Matkins) 

Will doing time become a requirement for those convicted of white collar crimes? (Saul Ewing) 

Businesses around the world must have a China strategy to remain competitive and succeed in the global marketplace (Pillsbury) 

Is Congress really considering limits on 401(k) contributions as a means of increasing tax revenues? It looks that way… (Baker Donelson) 

“Neither admit nor deny” settlements of SEC charges may not be very satisfying, but without them the agency would lack an important enforcement tool… (Orrick) 

Everything you wanted to know about successfully navigating the regulatory landscape for biosimilars (but were afraid to ask) (Knobbe Martens) 

School officials have no unlimited right to search content on a student’s phone, says a federal appellate court (Franczek Radelet) 

The Marketplace Fairness Act would spell the end of tax-free purchases on the Internet (Dinsmore) 

Can human genes be patented? (JD Supra Legal Perspective) 

President Obama’s efforts to curb gun violence by improving the flow of information regarding individuals with specific mental health issues is running into an unexpected challenge: HIPAA privacy rules (Mintz Levin) 

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Accessibility Disclosure, Tax Evasion, Bitcoin Competitor, Driverless Cars

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New commercial leases in California must contain an accessibility disclosure as of July 1 (Allen Matkins) 

Don’t plan to pay your taxes? You could end up like these folks… (Greenberg Glusker) 

This 73-page analysis of President Obama’s 2014 budget proposal is an amazing resource (Patton Boggs) 

California’s new “Right to Know” law would give residents unprecedented access to information collected about them online (Orrick) 

Bitcoin? That’s so passé… (Ifrah Law) 

Heads up, nonprofits: you may be investigated by the IRS… (Polsinelli Shughart) 

Maybe putting our name on the waitlist for a driverless car was a bit premature… (Foley & Lardner) 

Lose money in the Cyprus bailout? You may be able to get some back… (Morgan Lewis) 

Firing an employee for refusing to commit a crime is still wrongful termination even when the illegal act turns out not to have been a crime after all… (Winthrop & Weinstine) 

What to do about a bad online review? (Sands Anderson) 

Can you patent human DNA? (Is That Legal?) 

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Mediated Prenups, Paid Sick Leave, Flood Insurance, Human Trafficking

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Does the futures industry need bankruptcy reform? The chair of the National Futures Association thinks so (MarketsReformWiki) 

Nothing like a mediated prenuptial agreement to start a marriage off on the right foot… (Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot) 

Are paid sick leave laws giving you a headache? (Foley & Lardner) 

Who’s funding European football clubs? The European Commission wants to know… (McDermott Will & Emery) 

ExxonMobil just dodged a $1 billion bullet in Maryland (Sedgwick LLP) 

At least one California lawmaker thinks cities in the state should still have the right to require affordable housing (Sheppard Mullin) 

No matter how you look at it, sexting is a bad idea (and may even become a crime) (The Byrd Law Firm) 

No flood insurance? You may still be able to claim your Hurricane Sandy losses under other provisions of your business coverage (Lowenstein Sandler) 

Truck stops, adult businesses, emergency rooms, and other business establishments in California must now post notices regarding human trafficking and slavery (BakerHostetler) 

Can businesses get in trouble for March Madness office pools? (And who do you like in this year’s tournament, anyway?) (Small Business Support) 

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Terrorism Laws, Meningitis Outbreak, Fifth Amendment, Food Litigation

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From trespassing to terrorism: the first gang member charged as a terrorist earns a new trial after eight years in jail (Bloomberg Law) 

Not part of the country’s “critical infrastructure”? You still have to worry about cybersecurity… (Looper Reed) 

The 2013 Vintage certainly has a robust body and bouquet… (Manatt, Phelps & Phillips) 

Employee or independent contractor? It matters for the Affordable Care Act, too… (Barger & Wolen) 

The FDA has tightened its prescription rules in response to last fall’s meningitis outbreak (Duane Morris) 

Fill an inside straight? No problem – I’m clickin’ with my lucky mouse! (Is That Legal?) 

Can the Fifth Amendment be invoked to avoid giving the Feds evidence of illegal offshore accounts? (Morvillo Abramowitz) 

China has given its anti-corruption law more bite, but one thing hasn’t changed: receiving a bribe is not a crime (Morrison & Foerster) 

A Dutch court ordered ABB to pay damages to its customer TenneT for overcharges that grew out of ABB’s participation in a cartel, the first such ruling in the Netherlands (McDermott Will & Emery) 

Want fries with that? “Footlong” sandwiches, “100% Kosher” hot dogs, margaritas, honey, and more in this food litigation roundup (Perkins Coie) 

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JD Supra Morning Brief: California Rainwater, Wrinkle Cream, Office Romance, AIG Secrets

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Never a dull moment in the legal profession. Especially in 2013… (Bloomberg Law) 

Drink up, California! New law allows CA residents to capture and use rainwater collected on rooftops (Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck) 

Neutrogena wipes out wrinkle-cream false advertising lawsuit (Morrison & Foerster) 

Pretending that office romances don’t exist – even if forbidden by workplace policies – won’t make the liabilities they can create go away… (Foley & Lardner) 

Energy is no longer a “zero-sum game” of Clean versus Dirty… (Mintz Levin) 

Franchising is hot. Here’s what you should know to keep from getting burned (Nexsen Pruet) 

Can you keep a secret? If you’re the AIG consultant hired to report on the insurer’s transactions policies and procedures in connection with a 2004 SEC settlement, the answer is “yes” (Orrick) 

Filing your 2013 SEC reports? Don’t overlook these new requirements (Holland & Knight) 

Bank of America’s $8.5 billion settlement related to Countrywide’s mortgage abuses could get bigger… (Bilzin Sumberg) 

Is the California Franchise Tax Board trying to drive startups out of the state? (Reed Smith) 

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Human Trafficking, Immigration Reform, Re-Shoring, Love Contracts

You may not need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows, but they come in pretty handy when you’re facing up to three feet of snow. Stay safe and warm inside, East Coast, and enjoy the JD Supra Morning Brief while you wait it out:

How the DOJ justifies the killing of US citizens, why S&P faces a $5 billion civil fraud lawsuit, and which universities are suing former students over unpaid loans: all in a week’s update (Bloomberg Law) 

Take your picture? And we do mean “take”… (Greenberg Glusker) 

Manufacturers and retailers in California: take heed. The state’s law to prevent slavery and human trafficking in supply chains is in effect, and that means public disclosure of your efforts (Duane Morris) 

Make sure you do your anti-corruption homework when evaluating an acquisition… (Skadden) 

Want to protect your trademark on the internet? It’ll cost you… (Morgan Lewis) 

New York could become the first city in the country to prohibit employers from discriminating against the unemployed (Littler) 

Is immigration reform finally going to change from a dream to reality? (Is That Legal?) 

First it was off-shoring. Then on-shoring. Now? Re-shoring. Read all about it (Pillsbury Global Sourcing) 

Do you know where you’re going to? FINRA does (BakerHostetler) 

Harassment claims, fraternization policies, love contracts. Oh, isn’t Valentine’s Day the most romantic time of year at the office? (Ogletree Deakins) 

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Standard-Essential Patents, Mobile App Privacy, Debt Collector Licenses, Mary Jo White

We’ve got good news and bad news. Bad news first: it’s not Friday. It’s Thursday. Good news? Well, that’s obvious: it’s the JD Supra Morning Brief. Happy to have you with us:

What do California real estate developers think the market will do over the next three years? Watch… (Allen Matkins) 

Think the competition is infringing your standard-essential patent? You might want to think twice before suing… (Skadden) 

The Affordable Care Act deadline for notifying employees about Health Care Exchanges has just been postponed (BakerHostetler) (Miller Canfield) 

See what you’ve started, Kamala Harris? Legislation intended to standard mobile app privacy policies is being reviewed in the U.S. House of Representatives (Carlton Fields) 

The City of Chicago is now requiring debt collectors to obtain a Regulated Business License (BuckleySandler) 

Will online gambling hit the jackpot in 2013? (Dickinson Wright) 

You might say that legislators who want to reform the taxation of certain financial instruments and products are in Camp’s camp… (Sutherland Asbill & Brennan) (McDermott Will & Emery) 

“Mary Jo White will bring a level of judgment and expertise in evaluating enforcement proceedings that few can claim to match” (Morvillo Abramowitz) 

Can employers terminate a worker who requests FMLA leave? Under the right circumstances, yes (Bradley Arant Boult Cummings) 

Dish Network has got ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC hopping mad… (Foley Hoag) 

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JD Supra Morning Brief: TARP Bailout in the Black, Online Privacy in China, Antitrust Investigations in Oil and Pharma, Disability Discrimination in California

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The 800-page “Ability to Repay” rule? New mortgage servicing standards? Final high-cost loan regulations? Yep. And the CFPB is just getting started… (Levick) 

Everybody wins when the TARP bailout generates tens of billions in profit for taxpayers… (Orrick) 

Any port in a storm? Public-private partnerships produce win-win-win results across the country (Bilzin Sumberg) 

China’s online data privacy law begins to take shape (Morrison & Foerster) 

Hi Dee Ho: Cab Calloway trademark goes to grandson who uses it, not other family members who don’t (Foley Hoag) 

New Jersey teacher learns a valuable (and costly!) lesson about Facebook posts (Franczek Radelet) 

At the top of the FTC’s antitrust investigation list: mergers in the oil and pharmaceutical sectors (Dechert) 

California’s disability discrimination regulations have been completely overhauled (Wilson Sonsini) 

The SEC’s not going to let a minor inconvenience like the departure of five top officials slow it down… (Skadden) 

The U.S. National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee wants you … to comment on its draft climate change report (Osler) 

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