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San Francisco Managing Partner Richard Brand will speak on a panel at the American College of Investment Counsel’s 2026 Spring Investment Forum in Chicago on April 23, 2026.

International Trade & Investment Counsel Sylvia Costelloe will lead a workshop titled “Connected-Vehicle AI & Data Compliance Lab” on March 9, 2026.

International Trade & Investment Partner Chris Skinner will speak on the “Routed Exports” panel at the Annual ICPA Conference on March 2, 2026.

International Trade & Investment Partner James Kim will lead a discussion at DesignCon 2026 on February 25th.

AFS Partner Jon Jurva will speak at the 19th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference on February 13, 2026.

AFS partners Tom Abendroth, Todd Angkatavanich, and Kevin Matz will present a panel discussion on February 11. This webinar is sponsored by WealthManagement.com

Advertising & Promotions Partner and Consumer Products Industry Group Co-Leader Matt Mills will speak on a panel titled “The New Politics and Policy of Made in the USA Claims” on February 5, 2026.

Trump Administration efforts to quash state-driven climate action were recently dealt a setback when a Michigan federal court rejected a federal effort to quash state claims focused on the fossil fuel industry.

H-1B work visas are the most common work visas for foreign nationals in professional positions (which are jobs requiring at least a bachelor’s degree in a specific specialty). Most employers can only apply for a worker’s initial H-1B one time per year.

ArentFox Schiff’s Sports Industry Group had a banner year, continuing its industry-leading sports work while closing numerous historic deals.

FDA Practice Leader and Agriculture & AgTech Industry Leader Karen Carr will present to the Plant Agriculture & Pesticide Regulations policy committee at the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Winter Policy Conference on February 3, 2026.

On January 27, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a Special Advisory Bulletin providing significant guidance for pharmaceutical manufacturers offering prescription drugs through direct-to-consumer (DTC) programs to patients enrolled in federal health care programs.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a workshop on January 27, entitled, “Moving Forward: Protecting Workers from Anticompetitive Noncompete Agreements.”

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ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Aram Ordubegian has been named managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office. He succeeds Aaron Jacoby, who will continue in his active practice and role as chair of ArentFox Schiff’s Automotive & Transportation industry group. Both attorneys also sit on the firm’s Executive Committee.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used as intentionally added ingredients in some cosmetic formulations, primarily on account of their water- and oil-resistance and long-lasting properties, for conditioning and smoothing the skin and hair, or for modifying product consistency and texture.

On behalf of a coalition of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to the care, health, education, well-being, and welfare of children and families, ArentFox Schiff, filed an amicus brief in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of the plaintiffs.

AFS counsel James Fahy has been selected to serve as a juror for the 2026 Opus Prize in collaboration with DePaul University.

On January 22, in a 2-1 vote, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rescinded its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, including portions addressing gender identity and LGBTQ+ issues.

On January 21, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance clarifying the agency’s authority to access and copy records related to cosmetic products under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). Cosmetic companies should take care to ensure that their recordkeeping policies and procedures comply with these requirements.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the additions of Partner Nichole D. Shustack, Counsel Michael Rudy, Senior Associate Isabelle R. Cunningham, and Director Helen C. Plunkett to its Food, Drug, Medical Device & Cosmetic Practice with a focus on the alcohol beverage industry. Nichole and Helen join in Washington, DC, with Michael and Isabelle joining in Boston and New York, respectively. Nichole and Isabelle are both recognized in Chambers USA 2025 and join ArentFox Schiff from a Chambers‑ranked team.

ArentFox Schiff Chairman Anthony Lupo and Counsel Gayland Hethcoat were quoted on the firm’s newly launched Longevity & Healthspan Industry Group.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the launch of its Longevity & Healthspan Industry Group, a cross-sector initiative supporting the rapidly expanding ecosystem of companies advancing anti-aging innovation, wellness, and preventive health.

On January 20, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the World Economic Forum. Coming a week after his meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, his remarks made headlines globally.

In an update earlier last year, we highlighted the ongoing legal developments in connection with key cases surrounding the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) manipulation scandal with respect to a pending United Kingdom (UK) Supreme Court hearing.