Colin Higgins

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 2026 decision holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) did not authorize the challenged tariffs, importers have begun pursuing refunds for duties paid to...more Strike-through pricing — showing a higher “original” or “former” price next to a lower current price — is a common and effective marketing tool. In California, however, there is an emerging trend of consumer class actions...more Letter from the Editor - Welcome to the final 2015 edition of our Under Construction newsletter. It is hard to believe that 2016 is right around the corner! Drones are a hot topic right now. The first article in...more On October 10th, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill No. 1513, which creates new burdensome rules for employers that utilize piece-rate employees in California. Effective January 1, 2016, the new law (which...more