Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
November 28, 2023
Via: LexBlogRecent 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 […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 28, 2023
Via: JD SupraMultiple 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 […]
Business Law & Regulations, Privacy
November 27, 2023
Via: LexBlogOn 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 […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 27, 2023
Via: JD SupraIn 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 […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 22, 2023
Via: National Law ReviewIn 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 […]
Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
November 20, 2023
Via: POLITICOTAKING 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
Via: LexBlogIn 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 […]
Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
November 20, 2023
Via: JD SupraEstate 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 […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 20, 2023
Via: JD SupraA federal appeals court recently expanded the set of options available to employees who bring retaliation claims against their employers or former employers. This major workplace discrimination decision from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals could impact employers facing retaliation […]
Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
November 17, 2023
Via: National Law ReviewThe Internal Revenue Service recently announced the 2024 cost of living adjustments for the estate and gift tax exclusion amounts. Gift Tax Exclusion Amount The Gift Tax Exclusion Amount is the amount an individual may gift to any number of […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 17, 2023
Via: LexBlogWith new legal requirements facing California employers in 2024, this Friday’s Five article focuses on five initial steps that employers can begin implementing now and other employment law deadlines in 2024: 1. Minimum wage and exempt employees salary threshold: Adjust […]
Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
November 16, 2023
Via: LexBlogThe Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is the first comprehensive legislation that intends to regulate AI horizontally across all sectors in Europe. It will have far reaching consequences on all companies developing, implementing, or using AI solutions in the EU […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 16, 2023
Via: JD SupraOn October 18, 2023, considering the ongoing combat and threats, the Israeli government decided to close regions surrounding the Gaza Strip to the civilian population. Pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax and Compensation Fund Law, employers may claim […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 15, 2023
Via: National Law ReviewIt is expected that Governor J.B. Pritzker will sign the amendment into law. This will provide much-needed time for staffing agencies, and the companies that use them, to receive clarification from the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) about Section 42 […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 15, 2023
Via: JD SupraOn September 15, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection issued amended rules relating to the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”). The amendments codified the New York City Council statutory amendments […]
Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
November 14, 2023
Via: National Law ReviewOn November 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the following documents on the Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation: As reported in our September […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 14, 2023
Via: JD SupraThe National Labor Relations Board’s general counsel recently published a memo, along with other resources, to clarify parts of the Board’s recent decision dealing with union organizing demands for bargaining orders.1 The memo is truly two memos in one: one […]
Business Law & Regulations, Privacy
November 13, 2023
Via: National Law ReviewThe Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA) takes effect January 1, 2025. Delaware generally followed the Connecticut model, but has some unique terms. We provide a non-exhaustive list of some of Delaware’s requirements here. A lower threshold for application; no […]
Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor
November 10, 2023
Via: LexBlogAs we enter the holiday season, it is a good time to review employer’s obligations to accommodate requests for time off for holidays and best pay practices during the holiday season. This Friday’s Five covers five reminders for employers about […]
Tax Code, Regulations and Guidance
November 10, 2023
Via: JD SupraAs the U.S. transitions from the acute phase of COVID-19, the lasting impact of changes ushered in by the pandemic is becoming clear, most notably the shift toward remote work. While no longer a necessity, remote work remains extremely popular, […]