The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) yielded to demands from gun-control activists and mandated that merchant codes be generated in order to monitor potentially dangerous firearms purchases.
On February 15, 2023 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down AB 51, a California bill designed to abolish employer-required arbitration agreements and seen by some as an indirect attack on the Federal Arbitration Act. Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta was pivotal in this decision.
On February 13th, 2023, The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officially declared that any synthetic cannabinoids, including THC acetate ester or commonly known as ‘THC-O’, are prohibited under federal law since they do not naturally occur in hemp plants.
In a recent decision from the National Labor Relations Board, severance agreements – in both unionized and non-union workplaces – were once again declared unlawful. This ruling was based on an agreement offered to furloughed employees that included stipulations preventing them from disparaging the employer or revealing details about said agreement.
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) allows consumers to make purchases online over a series of installments. Innovated in Australia, this method of payment blew up during the pandemic, during which time consumers shifted almost primarily to online shopping. But what is BNPL, exactly? BNPL is a form of credit that allows a consumer to split a retail transaction into smaller, interest free installments and repay over time. Simply put, BNPL is a type of installment loan.
The global marketplace has opened up a variety of new opportunities for businesses, investors and merchants. With the advent of omni-channel e-commerce, the ability to do business with customers around the world is now within reach. However, it’s important to understand the legal implications of doing business internationally and how to navigate them safely. Let’s take a look at some key considerations when navigating the global legal environment when engaging in omni-channel e-commerce.
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