On November 26, 2020, the French Data Protection Authority announced that it imposed a fine of €2.25 million on Carrefour France and a fine of €800,000 on Carrefour Banque for various violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation and Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act governing the use of cookies.
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Kansas Issues Sales Tax Guidance on Digital Currency
Only a few states have issued guidance on the sales tax treatment of digital currency transactions. On November 2, 2020, Kansas joined this group, with Notice 20-04, Sales Tax Requirements Concerning Digital Currency Under the Retailers’ Sales and Compensating Tax Acts, issued by the Kansas Department of Revenue.
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Chemical Manufacturers and Importers Take Note: TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Rule Submissions on Production, Distribution, and Usage Data are due to U.S. EPA by November 30, 2020
Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, EPA imposes numerous regulatory obligations on the domestic manufacturer and importer of industrial chemicals. If your company engages in either of these activities, you may have imminent reporting obligations under the TSCA Chemical Data Reporting rule.
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First Judgment Upholding Coverage for COVID-19 Business-Interruption Losses
In a resounding victory for policyholders, a North Carolina court ruled that “all-risk” property insurance policies cover the business-interruption losses suffered by 16 restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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It’s a Privilege, Not a Right: Best Practices for the In-House Lawyer
In-house lawyers know that an email is not automatically cloaked in privilege just because a lawyer receives it. But when exactly are communications and information privileged, and when are they not? Are there risks for inadvertent waivers that an in-house lawyer might not be thinking about? And could remote work affect privilege? This article outlines what an in-house lawyer should know about the attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrine and the top four things that in-house lawyers should communicate to clients about protecting privilege.
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Got COVID-19 “Claims”: Recent US EPA Enforcement under FIFRA Emphasizes Compliance Demands on Pesticide Product Supply Chains, especially for Products Claiming to be Effective against Coronavirus
In the age of COVID-19, demand for surface wipes, sprays and similar products is at record levels. To meet this surging demand, manufacturers have ramped up production and new entrants are pouring into this market space in unprecedented numbers.
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New York to Commence Enforcement of Plastic Carryout Bag Ban
On October 19, 2020, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will begin enforcing the state’s ban on single-use carryout plastic bags.
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Hunton Insurance Recovery Lawyers Discuss D&O Insurance Issues Arising from the COVID-19 Crisis
As previously reported on the Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog, our lawyers discuss the types of claims that may arise from COVID-19, and the impact the pandemic may have on D&O insurance policyholders and their insurers.
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Texas Governor Issues Executive Orders to Reopen Business for Retail and Healthcare Employers
As reported on the Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives blog, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued two executive orders to begin the process of reopening businesses in the state.
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The City of Los Angeles Orders Face Coverings for Certain Workers and Customers, and Requires Certain Employers to Provide Them
The City of Los Angeles joined San Diego County and issued an Order that requires certain workers to wear cloth face coverings.
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