Category: Business Law & Regulations

April 25, 2024

Knowing how to invest in commercial real estate offers a lucrative opportunity for those looking to expand their investment portfolio beyond traditional stocks and bonds or residential real estate. Successful commercial real estate investing for beginners requires a deep understanding […]

April 24, 2024

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) voted 3-2 to issue its final rule (“Final Rule”) banning employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their workers, approving the final rule in a special Open Commission Meeting. The FTC […]

April 23, 2024

Under a new Florida law, employers will need to turn to state and federal agencies – rather than local governments – for guidance on certain key workplace rules. Specifically, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 433 on April 11, which preempts […]

April 22, 2024

Marketing yourself as a litigator involves distinct challenges, primarily because the services are often complex and the outcomes uncertain, making it inherently difficult to market. While potential clients often seek litigation services only when faced with significant legal issues, strategic […]

April 19, 2024

In King v. Aramark Services, Inc., No. 22-1237 (March 20, 2024), a Second Circuit panel affirmed the dismissal of claims under the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), concluding that under New York’s “impact test,” occasional remote work by […]

April 18, 2024

Will the U.S. finally join most developed nations and pass a comprehensive federal privacy law? Some believe this may be the year that the U.S. does just that. Calls for passage of a comprehensive U.S. federal privacy law have come […]

April 17, 2024

Jersey’s employment laws are constantly moving forward, and it can be demanding for employers and HR professionals looking to keep up with best practice. We’ve put together a guide to the recent changes to Jersey employment law and what’s in […]

April 15, 2024

Here’s a riddle for you: What is the most integral part of driving demand for your business, but the first thing you cut when times are tough? What part of our business do we put the most pressure on getting […]

April 12, 2024

Health care entities maintain compliance programs in order to comply with the myriad, changing laws and regulations that apply to the health care industry. Although laws and regulations specific to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) are limited at this […]

April 11, 2024

As most employers with employees working in California or assigned to a California location know, and as we reported in “Big Brother Just Got Bigger: Expanded Pay Data Reporting Expected to Hit the Golden State,” 2022 legislation obligated employers with […]

April 11, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (the “Tri-Agencies”) issued final regulations on short-term, limited-duration insurance (“STLDI”), hospital and other fixed indemnity insurance (“Fixed Indemnity”), and the taxation of accident and health plan […]

April 11, 2024

U.S. Senate and House committee chairs took a decisive step toward enacting national data privacy legislation with the release (in draft) of the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) on March 31. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, […]

April 10, 2024

Prosecutors and regulators have recently offered significant financial rewards to whistleblowers to come forward in an effort to spur corporate enforcement. But whistleblowers aren’t made overnight – many times they are persuaded to act by the perception that management is […]

April 9, 2024

Washington’s new data privacy statute, “My Health, My Data Act” (“MHMD” or the “Act”), officially became fully effective on March 31, 2024, for regulated entities under the Act, while small businesses have until June 30, 2024, to comply. The purpose […]

April 5, 2024

The recent enactment of SB 19 (the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act or “OCPA”) will have varying impacts on a large portion of businesses (including nonprofits) operating within Oregon –especially those with websites. For those businesses required to follow the OCPA, […]

April 5, 2024

Employers who incorporate AI into the workforce should develop policies governing appropriate use of generative AI, regularly update those policies as laws and technology continue to change, and enforce their policies. Employers should consider the following provisions in their AI […]

April 4, 2024

In this episode of Payments Pros, Carlin McCrory is joined by Nick St. John, director of regulatory compliance at America’s Credit Unions, to discuss the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and related developments from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Enacted […]

April 3, 2024

As a general rule, court proceedings and the related documents are open to the public. There is an important reason for that: justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done. But what if that would […]

April 2, 2024

On March 29, 2024, the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) released a final rule amending the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (“OSH Act”), clarifying who can serve as an employee representative to accompany the […]

April 2, 2024

Recently, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders introduced proposed legislation that would reduce the standard workweek in the United States from 40 to 32 hours. The Bill, titled the “Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act” (the Act), would amend Section 7 of the Fair […]