David W. Centner

Mark R. Ludwikowski , R. Kevin Williams , Aristeo Lopez , Sally Alghazali , Kelsey J. Christensen The Petition U.S. producer Cargill Incorporated (“Cargill” or “Petitioner”) filed a new petition against imports of erythritol from China, alleging that the imports are dumped and unfairly subsidized. Cargill’s petition asks the U.S. government to impose antidumping (“AD”) and countervailing duties (“CVD”) on these imports from…

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Fifth Circuit On Dec. 26, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals effectively reinstated the nationwide preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act. After the Fifth Circuit’s emergency “motions panel” lifted the injunction on Dec. 23, a different group of judges charged with making a decision on the substantive appeal – the “merits panel” – reversed…

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On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated its previous order, issued only a few days earlier on December 23, 2024, that reinstated the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. This means that the nationwide preliminary injunction granted earlier this…

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In a first-of-its-kind ruling in Colorado, the Colorado Court of Appeals was faced with deciding whether to sanction a pro-se party for filing a brief containing AI-generated fictitious citations. The Court declined to sanction the pro-se party but admonished him and issued a warning to self-represented litigants as well as lawyers to take caution in…

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On Dec. 17, the Federal Trade Commission issued its final rule on junk fees entitled “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees” which will become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register. This rulemaking process started in 2022 with the FTC being concerned about bait-and-switch pricing for businesses that offer, display, or advertise prices for…

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Joann Needleman , Ryan Blumberg , Aryeh D. Derman The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently finalized its “Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions Rule,” introducing sweeping changes to how overdraft credit is structured and regulated for the largest financial institutions. This rule, aimed at enhancing consumer protections, takes effect on Oct. 1, 2025, and has significant implications for…

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a revised version of its Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices and Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAP/UDAAP) handbook. The updated handbook, now Version 1.1, reflects regulatory advancements and clarifies supervisory expectations since the previous version from June 2020. In this article,…

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 9:00 am – 2:30 pm PT Please save the date for Clark Hill’s 2025 California Labor & Employment Symposium! Our labor & employment professionals will provide insights into the federal and California labor and employment laws for private and public sector employers in 2025.  Location Clark Hill Los Angeles Office…

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Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries. Alcohol Law Michigan Beer and Wine Manufacturers Concerned About New Dietary Guidelines New Dietary Guidelines for Americans are released every five years. The guidelines are created through studies from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine.…

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The GOP’s dominance in the 2024 presidential election suggests that financial regulation is likely to experience some shifts in priorities. While Republican administrations traditionally favor a deregulatory approach, recent history shows that major consumer protection or systemic risk violations often draw bipartisan attention and rigorous enforcement. Furthermore, it is worth noting that while Trump’s appointee…

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As it did with data privacy, California seeks to lead the charge when it comes to regulating the use and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Joining Colorado and Utah, the other two states with enacted AI laws, California has quickly taken the lead in AI activity. But, receiving the state-wide consensus to pass those…

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