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Retroactive Solar Duty Exposure Remains Unresolved As Federal Circuit Appeal Proceeds
A year ago, the firm warned that litigation brought by Auxin Solar could expose importers and project participants to substantial retroactive antidumping and countervailing duty liability. Since then, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) has ruled that the Biden administration’s two-year suspension of tariff collection was unlawful, creating the possibility that duties may ultimately be imposed on certain solar products imported from Southeast Asia between 2022 and 2024.
United States International
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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Crypto Assets And The Securities Laws
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, establishing tailored registration exemptions and disclosure requirements for crypto asset offerings involving investment contracts. This landmark rulemaking creates two new exemptions—a Startup Exemption for offerings up to $5 million and a Fundraising Exemption for offerings up to $75 million—while introducing a conditional safe harbor allowing covered investment contracts to cease when essential managerial
United States Technology
HK
Holland & Knight
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NAD Says A Disclosure Can't Fix A Misleading Product Demonstration
When Dreame Technology advertised hair styling products claiming to dry shoulder-length hair in two minutes while showing models with much longer hair, competitor Dyson challenged the messaging at the National Advertising Division. The case explores how visual imagery in advertising can communicate claims beyond express statements, and why disclaimers cannot cure fundamentally misleading messages conveyed through powerful visuals.
United States Consumer
GA
Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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Court Upholds MillerKnoll Ownership Of Iconic Bubble Lamp Design
The Sixth Circuit's decision in Nelson v. MillerKnoll examines whether a furniture company's ownership claims to the iconic Bubble Lamp design were authorized under a 2006 royalty agreement, and whether the designer's heirs ratified that arrangement by continuing to accept payments. The case hinges on interpreting contract language distinguishing between licensing rights and outright ownership of intellectual property.
United States IP
FH
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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Alvotech and Lotus Enter Agreement for Durvalumab and Emicizumab Biosimilars
Alvotech and Lotus Pharmaceutical have entered into a strategic licensing and commercialization agreement for two proposed biosimilars targeting major therapeutic markets. The deal encompasses semi-exclusive U.S. rights and exclusive rights across eight Asian markets, with Alvotech retaining development and regulatory responsibilities. Financial terms include potential payments of up to $150 million plus ongoing supply revenue.
United States Healthcare
GP
Goodwin Procter LLP
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