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New USDA Final Rule Raises Nutrition Quality Standards for Meals Served at School
On January 25, 2012, the Food Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) issued a final rule that substantially modifies the menu planning and nutrition requirements for the National School Lunch…
Fourth Circuit Clarifies Scope of Federal Preemption for Requirements Governing Medical Devices
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently affirmed a West Virginia federal district court's holding that a plaintiff's common law tort claim was preempted by the 1976 Medical Device Amendments…
MMA Releases Final Privacy Policy Guidelines for Mobile Apps
The way companies collect information through mobile apps has been the focus of several FTC actions, Congressional hearings, proposed legislation, and at least a dozen class action lawsuits. In response to the…
Supreme Court Unanimously Holds California Law Prohibiting Sale, Processing or Holding of Nonambulatory Pigs Expressly Preempted under the Federal Meat Inspection Act
In a unanimous opinion published on January 23, 2012, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and held that a California law prohibiting the sale, processing or holding of a nonambulatory animal…
5 Privacy Tips for Location-Based Services
The year 2012 is certain to reflect U.S. consumers’ continued love affair with sophisticated smartphones and tablets. One of the driving forces in the popularity of these devices is their ability to run mobile apps…