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On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel cover the issue of Made in the USA claims – a hot topic in the regulatory space. They will discuss: (1) a recent FTC case against ATV parts maker Cycra and 2) a recent NAD decision involving a company that marketed emergency food supply kits. Questions & Comments: dkaufman@bakerlaw.com and amudge@bakerlaw.com

Guests Jerry Ferguson and Scott Kominers discuss NFTs and how they can create opportunities for brands in the marketplace with the help of some Really Awesome Racoons. Questions and comments: gferguson@bakerlaw.com

On today’s episode, Building Better: Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in Construction, we'll explore the biggest challenges facing the supply chain and how they've evolved over time. We will also take a deep dive into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the construction industry's supply chain and discuss the specific issues that have emerged as hot topics. Finally, we'll share some best practices for managing the supply chain in construction projects and ensuring successful project delivery despite supply chain challenges. Questions & Comments: mcortez@bakerlaw.com

Does your company own patents? Does it sell products? Then your company could be leaving money on the table if it isn’t marking its products with the patents that cover them. Partner Erik Carlson will explain what patent marking is, why your company should do it, and some best practices for doing it correctly and efficiently. Statutes referenced are as follows: • Marking statute: 35 U.S.C. § 287(a) • False Marking statute: 35 U.S.C. § 292 Questions & Comments: ecarlson@bakerlaw.com

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy, Daniel, and their special guest Randy Shaheen, another partner in BakerHostetler’s Advertising Marketing, and Digital Media team, wrap up their deep dive into the FTC’s recent Health Products Compliance Guidance document. This is number three in a three-part series, and today they will get away from the science and discuss how the Guidance approaches a few different issues including 1) qualified claims 2) endorsements and testimonials; and 3) traditional use claims for health products. Questions & Comments: dkaufman@bakerlaw.com; amudge@bakerlaw.com; and rshaheen@bakerlaw.com

International Trade Co-Lead Melissa Mannino and Mobility Co-Lead Melody Drummond Hansen discuss top trends in international trade and considerations for cross-border investments in emerging transportation technologies. Companies and investors alike will learn more about risks and opportunities when working or hiring internationally in key emerging technology areas including autonomous and connected vehicles, electric vehicle batteries, 5G, and AI. Questions & Comments: mmannino@bakerlaw.com, mdrummondhansen@bakerlaw.com

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy, Daniel, and their special guest Randy Shaheen, another partner in BakerHostetler’s Advertising Marketing, and Digital Media team, will continue their deep dive into the FTC’s recent Health Products Compliance Guidance document. This is the second in a three-part series, and today they will provide 1) an overview of the science underlying much of the new Guidance 2) a focus on red flags to avoid and 3) a discussion of some of the FTC cases that highlight the science. Questions & Comments: dkaufman@bakerlaw.com; amudge@bakerlaw.com; and rshaheen@bakerlaw.com

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy, Daniel, and their special guest Randy Shaheen, another partner in BakerHostetler’s Advertising Marketing, and Digital Media team, will begin their deep dive into the FTC’s recent Health Products Compliance Guidance document. This is the first in a three-part series, and today they will provide 1) an overview of the new Guidance and 2) a discussion of a few of the seminal cases of the past two decades that play an important role in the Guidance. Questions & Comments: dkaufman@bakerlaw.com; amudge@bakerlaw.com; and rshaheen@bakerlaw.com

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel cover dark patterns, an issue that is increasingly on the radar for regulators. They will discuss: (1) What exactly are dark patterns? 2) A recent FTC case against Vonage raising dark pattern allegations and (3) How the NAD has approached the dark patterns issue Questions & Comments: dkaufman@bakerlaw.com; and amudge@bakerlaw.com

Associate Tung Nguyen shares insights on the U.S. government’s enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duties through anticircumvention and evasion investigations. He discusses the legal framework and examples of recent cases to identify key takeaways for companies to identify and manage their compliance risks in diversifying their supply chains. Questions & Comments: tnguyen@bakerlaw.com

On today’s episode of Ad Nauseam, Amy and Daniel cover two topics – the FTC’s review of the Green Guides and a recent NAD decision involving baby wipes that promised they are better for the planet. They will discuss: (1) Are the FTC’s expectations for green claims changing? (2) Is NAD’s approach in line with the FTC approach? (3) What should advertisers do to reduce risk when making green claims? Questions & Comments: dkaufman@bakerlaw.com; and amudge@bakerlaw.com

FDA inspections of biopharmaceutical manufacturers often lead to the discovery of avoidable compliance issues. On today’s episode, Staying Ahead of the Curve in BioPharma: Navigating FDA Inspections, Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Implementation, and Supply Chain Disruptions, we discuss tips for avoiding common compliance issues discovered during FDA inspections and explore the upcoming implementation of the DSCSA and its impact on supply chain stakeholders. From new technologies to processes for product tracing and verification, we'll cover the strategies you need to prepare for this important legislation. Additionally, we'll discuss the importance of being prepared for supply chain disruptions and how onshoring and near-shoring may provide solutions. Questions & Comments: wkirton@bakerlaw.com; lrosebush@bakerlaw.com

The FTC has proposed a new rule under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act that would significantly ban non-compete agreements between employers and workers. This podcast will help in-house counsel, HR professionals, investors and business leaders to consider what the proposed FTC rule could mean for their operations, how to best examine current business practices, and how to strengthen the defensible nature of non-compete agreements and similar arrangements. Questions and Comments: jacox@bakerlaw.com, mibutler@bakerlaw.com, bharris@bakerlaw.com, chittinger@bakerlaw.com

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel will discuss two topics - a recent FTC case involving Google and iHeart Radio and a recent NAD decision involving CashApp. Both cases focus on testimonials and endorsements, which they will cover from (1) an FTC perspective and (2) a NAD perspective. Questions & Comments: dkaufman@bakerlaw.com; and amudge@bakerlaw.com

In recognition of Black History Month, we are spotlighting four associates from within our various practice groups through our new podcast series Celebrating Black Voices at BakerHostetler. On today’s episode of Celebrating Black Voices at BakerHostetler, our guests are Shade Quailey and Liza Sneitzer.

In this salute to Black History Month, we spotlight the backgrounds of two of the many BakerHostetler attorneys whose diverse experiences add to the rich culture of our firm.

The Data Security Incident Response Report features insights and metrics from 1,270+ incidents that members of the firm’s DADM Practice Group helped clients manage in 2021. This episode takes us deeper into the top NFT-related cybersecurity, phishing, hacking and other risks in 2022. Questions & Comments: vreynolds@bakerlaw.com

Since the recent NYC Pay Transparency law came into effect on November 1, companies now have new requirements to consider as it relates to their job postings. With several other states and cities having enacted similar laws in recent years, and with more coming down the pike, we’ve created a new podcast, Gaining Clarity on Pay Transparency, designed to help you navigate this new law and ensure you are in compliance. Questions & Comments: fferdman@bakerlaw.com

The Data Security Incident Response Report features insights and metrics from 1,270+ incidents that members of the firm’s DADM Practice Group helped clients manage in 2021. This episode takes us deeper into the Office for Civil Rights’ Right of Access initiative. Questions & Comments: clitchfield@bakerlaw.com and lsessions@bakerlaw.com

BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team leads an insightful discussion on the upcoming midterm elections and whether Democrats can maintain their majorities on Capitol Hill or if Republicans are poised to win the House or Senate – or both. We’ll discuss what could happen on Election Day with former Congressman Heath Shuler, a Senior Advisor on the Federal Policy team; former Congressman Erik Paulsen; election forecaster Jim Ellis; and Chris Jones, a Senior Advisor on the Federal Policy team. Questions & Comments: cjones@bakerlaw.com.