Tag: law

December 7, 2023

On Friday, December 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (Agency) will meet to discuss important items, including drafting proposed regulations for employers. While the Agency has not yet commenced the formal rulemaking process on many of the regulations, the […]

December 6, 2023

In a decision that will come as potentially bad news to many private equity and hedge funds, on November 28, 2023, the U. S. Tax Court opined in Soroban Capital Partners LP versus Comm’r that limited partners in a limited […]

December 6, 2023

The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) issued and discussed draft regulations on Cybersecurity Audits and Risk Assessments late in the summer. The CPPA Board plans to discuss the draft regulations at its upcoming December 8th public meeting, along with a […]

December 5, 2023

The recently agreed Cyber Resilience Act isn’t the only new EU cybersecurity rule set to be published this December: by the end of the year, the European Commission is expected to adopt its draft regulations to establish a European cybersecurity […]

December 5, 2023

Unlike “general” personal jurisdiction, which allows a court to hear all claims against a defendant as long as that defendant is “at home” in the state, “specific” jurisdiction applies to defendants with less intimate ties to the forum state but […]

December 4, 2023

Employers must take notice that the United State Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is cracking down on companies that discriminate against workers because they have a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, […]

December 4, 2023

The end of the year is a great time for manufacturers to express gratitude for employees and their hard work during the year through holiday parties and events. While these gatherings can increase morale, camaraderie, and good-will in the workplace, […]

December 1, 2023

The year 2023 brought many changes to Illinois labor and employment law. As the year ends, it is important to make sure you are ready for the laws that go into effect January 1, 2024. Taking the time to review […]

December 1, 2023

The rise of AI technology has prompted regulatory agencies to take action and protect consumers’ rights, as evidenced by the recent efforts of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA). On November 16, 2023, the […]

November 30, 2023

On October 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 786 (SB 786) into law, prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from discriminating against covered entities participating in the 340B Program. Effective January 1, 2024, PBMs cannot impose requirements, conditions […]

November 29, 2023

On November 8, 2023, the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) issued its best practices guidance (“Guidance”), which advocates for the use of demographic data for health advertising, rather than sensitive health information. The Guidance comes after the FTC’s $1.5 million fine […]

November 29, 2023

Generally, an employer owns all rights in software code created by its employee in the scope of their employment. As outlined in the last edition of this series, this general rule typically applies to independent contractors so long as the […]

November 28, 2023

Recent efforts by the federal government to develop a strategy for guiding (and regulating) the use of artificial intelligence (AI) have targeted multiple industry sectors, with healthcare at the forefront. For example, under the President’s recent executive order, in 2024 […]

November 28, 2023

Multiple new laws will take effect in Washington state beginning January 2024, bringing changes to the state’s minimum wage laws and adding requirements under the state’s Paid Sick Leave Law. Minimum Wage Increases at State and Local Levels Washington state […]

November 27, 2023

On November 27, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (Agency) published draft automated decisionmaking technology regulations as well as revised draft risk assessment regulations. The draft regulations were released in connection with the Agency’s December 8 board meeting. Importantly, the […]

November 27, 2023

In this post we outline some of the key data protection considerations in respect of the D&I data collection, reporting and disclosure requirements in the regulators’ proposals. Data reporting Whilst under the proposals the UK financial services regulators require all […]

November 22, 2023

In the wake of the pandemic, it’s undeniable that the landscape of employment has undergone a significant transformation. Employers continue to grapple with post-COVID-related challenges. The shift towards remote work has been especially pronounced, prompting both employees and employers to […]

November 20, 2023

TAKING STOCK OF A TAX DEAL (AGAIN): It’s almost like the tax policy version of “if a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Think of it as “can […]

November 20, 2023

In recent months, the Federal Courts have twice upheld Health Canada’s findings as to what is, and is not, a natural health product. The Courts’ decisions provide insight into how natural health products are distinguished, under federal law, from cosmetics […]

November 20, 2023

Estate planning is a lot like putting together a puzzle. The client provides you with their box lid showing what they want the ultimate result of their plan to look like. Then, estate planners are tasked to identify and gather […]