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On March 12, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals issued a landmark decision interpreting the District’s Anti-SLAPP Act, the statutory scheme directed at deterring Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). The court’s opinion reinforces the utility of the Anti-SLAPP Act’s special motion to dismiss framework for early dismissal of meritless litigation targeting speech on matters of public interest, and the significant hurdles SLAPP plaintiffs face to survive such motions, particularly in cases brought by public or limited public figures.

Branded residences, which are residential properties that offer residents hotel-caliber services and amenities in everyday life, most often tied to well-known hospitality or luxury retail brands, are experiencing unprecedented growth and are reshaping the landscape of real estate development in the United States and globally.

Join ArentFox Schiff Counsel Sylvia Costelloe for a panel discussion hosted by the Women In International Trade Orange County (WITOC).

Health Care Industry Co-Leader Nadia Patel was quoted on Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Products LP unit’s appeal to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the 2025 jury $1.6 billion verdict — the largest False Claims Act (FCA) judgment in history.

As in 2025, the first few months of 2026 have seen fashion and retail companies operating in an environment where legal developments increasingly shape day-to-day business decisions, and the same is expected to continue throughout the rest of the year.

On March 10, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its first uniform Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (DOJ CEP).

On January 20, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued an opinion interpreting the meaning of the term “knowledge” within Virginia Code § 13.1-1021.1(C), a provision of the Virginia Limited Liability Company Act (LLC Act) governing real property transfers by limited liability company (LLC) managers.

As we approach the close of the first quarter of 2026, our Labor, Employment & OSHA team highlights some of the leading legal developments and issues that employers face, including the reshaping of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB); artificial intelligence (AI) regulation at the state level; continuing expansion of state paid family and medical leave laws; challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace; and changes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidance and enforcement.

On March 13, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to 97 automobile dealership groups, putting them on notice that their pricing practices may violate Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices (UDAP) as well as unfair methods of competition.

For the first time, an Illinois appellate court has held that Illinois counties must issue siting permits to solar facilities that meet certain state standards.

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ArentFox Schiff secured a significant victory for Equity Solar Illinois in a permitting dispute between the solar energy developer and Grundy County, Illinois, resulting in the state’s first appellate ruling that Illinois counties must issue siting permits to solar facilities that meet certain state standards.

Join ArentFox Schiff Customs & Import Compliance Leader Angela Santos for a webinar hosted by the New York State Bar Association.

Partner Huhnsik Chung was quoted on how rising housing insurance costs are disproportionately stacking up for affordable housing operators in New York City.

Welcome to the March 2026 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways — aka “And the Fox Says…” — on what you need to know.

On February 24, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Enforcement published a revised Enforcement Manual, replacing the version that had been in effect since November 2017.

As we continue to move through 2026, the life sciences landscape is shaped by a convergence of regulatory, enforcement, and market access developments that demand heightened attention from industry stakeholders.

San Francisco Managing Partner and Sports Industry Group Co-Leader Richard Brand will be speaking at the 11th Annual Berkeley Law Sports & Entertainment Conference on March 12, 2026, at the UC Berkeley Faculty Club.

AFS Partners Christine Quigley and Susan Bart will speak at the CEPC Breakfast Program on March 12, 2026.

AFS Insurance & Reinsurance Senior Counsel Richard Liskov will speak on a CLE-accredited webinar hosted by Wickard AI, a specialized education and advisory firm operating at the intersection of law, artificial intelligence, ethics, and public policy.

A coalition of US Senate Democrats introduced the FCPA Reinforcement Act, legislation aimed at strengthening enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) amid concerns that the Trump Administration has weakened federal efforts to combat corporate bribery abroad.

The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment on the plaintiff’s trade secrets claims under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and Louisiana Uniform Trade Secrets Act (LUTSA), holding that the plaintiff failed to establish that its training materials, client list, and member database qualified as protectable trade secrets.

Join attorneys Linda Jackson, Douglas Grimm, Jeff Weston, and Pat Naples as they address recent developments affecting the use of noncompete agreements in the health care industry.

Join ArentFox Schiff Partner Nancy Noonan and Canada Practice Leader Riyaz Dattu for an upcoming webinar hosted by the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Inc.

The rapidly expanding consumer biomarker testing market — a major pillar of the longevity ecosystem — has produced its first major lawsuit between competitors.