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(Image via Giphy) The Alternate Explanations For Racial Discrimination Aren’t Too Persuasive: Do you buy Davis Polk’s justification? Sometimes The Bare Minimum Is Newsworthy!: Trump takes stand and almost acts like a normal person. Elevators Are So 2023: This firm installed a giant slide in its office. Wheeeeeee! Naomi Biden […] Read More
The U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) recently issued a final rule (the “2024 Rule”) which reverts the independent contractor analysis back to a multifactor, totality-of-the-circumstances review that, as compared to the current rule in place (the “2021 Rule”), will almost assuredly result in more workers being classified as employees under the Fair […] Read More
Millions of workers from Argentina’s went on strike after the country’s three major labor confederations—the General Confederation of Labor, the Argentine Workers’ Central Union and the Argentine Workers’ Central Union—called for a general strike against recently-elected President Javier Milei. The strike began on Wednesday in response to Milei’s proposed national […] Read More
(Syracuse, NY – January 24, 2024) Syracuse University College of Law’s Innovation Law Center (ILC) is hosting the “Venture to Victory: Pioneer Perspectives in Tech, Venture, and Private Equity” Symposium on Tuesday, February 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom. The symposium will feature […] Read More
A new ethics opinion from The Florida Bar says that lawyers may ethically use generative AI technologies, provided they are careful to adhere to their ethical obligations. The opinion also urges lawyers to continue to develop competency in the use of new technologies such as AI and the risks and […] Read More
Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss a new law that requires covered California employers to take steps to prevent and respond to workplace violence. SB 553 adds Section 6401.9 to the California Labor Code which requires covered employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence […] Read More
Equasens partnered with ARZ Haan, a German market leader for services and software solutions for healthcare providers. This partnership has acquired Apotheken Datenverabeitung (ADV) creating Pharmegest Germany. ARZ Haan have a holding of 6% whilst Equasens hold 94% allowing them to deploy their growth strategy in Germany. ADV specialises in […] Read More
Over the last five years, the dominant regulatory trend in global compliance has been the spread of legislation which mandates companies to carry out Human Rights and ESG Due Diligence (HRDD) on third parties and suppliers. This has significant implications for any company operating in a jurisdiction with HRDD regulations–or […] Read More
Introduction In 2023, India and Saudi Arabia each published new laws and regulations expanding on existing or setting forth new comprehensive data privacy laws. This article summarizes the notable developments in these jurisdictions, specifically focusing on the updated obligations and standards regarding cross-border transfers (i.e., when personal information is transferred […] Read More
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated on Wednesday that a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) will commence on the alleged mishandling of sovereignty disputes in Pedra Branca by the former administration after the Malaysian King appoints the RCI’s members. In 2003, Malaysia and Singapore agreed to the International […] Read More
AffiniPay, the parent company of a group of technology products for managing law practices and accepting online payments, including LawPay and MyCase, today announced the launch of AffiniPay IQ, its strategic initiative to embed generative artificial intelligence across all of its products and make AI a native component of legal […] Read More
Joy Chin discusses the recent requirement of EEO-1 disclosures by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the implications of the ruling on future laws concerning transparency and privacy for employers in “Court Orders DOL to Release Company Demographic Data,” published by SHRM. Subscription may be required to view article […] Read More
Ellis Recruitment Group was founded in 2010 and has become a specialist in Oracle and SAP consultant placements with a strong presence in Europe and North America. Mobeus is now a minority shareholder and will provide guidance to the business to promote the growth in Europe and the US. With […] Read More
You Can’t Run From Receipts!: Screenshots detail Goodwin layoffs being scrubbed from Fishbowl. Turns Out The Reed Smith Layoff Story Was Worse Than We Thought: May want to lateral elsewhere. Law School Is Really Expensive: A bunch of law students regret it already. WilmerHale Announced Bonuses And Raises!: Yay, more […] Read More
Introduction Beginning in early 2023, with the publicity and public launch of open-source and powerful, and easily applied generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools, the interest and requests for guidance on these tools have exploded. With the spotlight has come swift change. We have been met with some surprises along the […] Read More
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case challenging a Mississippi felon voter disenfranchisement law. Several voters who were previously convicted of felonies challenged the law on the basis of it being an unconstitutional example of cruel and unusual punishment under the […] Read More
Join me today at 1 p.m. ET for a free roundtable discussion for law firms, Navigating the New Legal Landscape, Where We Are and What’s Ahead. We plan to take a deep dive into the current state of the industry and offer a lens to what the future holds. The […] Read More
The City of Philadelphia recently updated its website to make clear that while the city’s COVID-19 leave law expired on December 31, 2023, the city’s Health Care Epidemic Leave Benefit remains in effect. Source link Reach Out Don’t hesitate to reach out to us to discuss your specific needs. Our […] Read More
White lab is an Italian healthcare testing and inspection platform company which with the assistance of Dentons, has acquired a competitor company, AgioMetrix. White Lab is dedicated to consumer health providing high-quality testing, research and consultancy services. Their aim is to create the largest Italian network of laboratories and obtain an […] Read More
Many people believe that all lawyers are wealthy and earn a very comfortable living. This idea is likely reinforced by depictions of lawyers in movies and television shows such as “Suits.” In these representations, lawyers are shown spending their wealth and enjoying the high life off their earnings. Although some […] Read More
Nothing is ever black and white on Capitol Hill — not even red lights and stop signs. House Bill 978, the latest exception-to-the-rule legislation, was introduced today, allowing bicyclists approaching a stop sign to “act in accordance with the requirements for approaching a yield sign.” Combined with the recent attempt across the street in Atlanta […] Read More
Pakistan’s former information minister Fawad Chaudhry announced on Monday that he and his group would boycott Pakistan’s general elections in claiming that the electoral process was fake. Fawad left former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party following the arrest of Khan on May 9, 2023 over corruption charges. […] Read More
Quick Hits A California appellate court refused to enforce an arbitration agreement due to both substantive and procedural unconscionability. The court ruled certain provisions within the agreement rendered it substantively unconscionable and the manner in which it was presented electronically was procedurally unconscionable. In combination, the court found the “high […] Read More
In 30 years, between 1989 and 2019, there have been 2,500 exonerations in the United States. That means over 2,000 individuals were wrongfully convicted of their crimes. In some states, like Nevada, for instance, every crime and warning shows up on your criminal record, no matter its magnitude, and you might have to negotiate […] Read More
Reed Smith Rewards Hard Work With Pink Slip: The comment they gave was callous as you’d expect. Duane Morris Issues Apology After Accidental Lynching Portrait: You don’t have to be an art historian to know that shouldn’t be up there. The Supreme Court Justices Need To Brush Up On Con […] Read More
For lawyers, mastering the art of rainmaking is as important as having top-notch legal acumen. Rainmaking, the ability to bring in new business, involves a strategic blend of business development, cultivating strong client relationships and embracing modern marketing techniques. Here’s a guide with six key strategies to help lawyers enhance […] Read More
Jonathan Malaya, a representative of the Philippines National Security Council, condemned the latest action by the China Coast Guard (CCG) against local Philippine fishermen in a televised interview on Monday night. Malaya was referring to the January 12th incident, where the CCG harassed fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal area after […] Read More
At a time when legal technology companies are making it easier to access and analyze court documents, what should – and should not – be done to protect confidential court documents that are sealed from public access? This question came to a head last July, when a federal court in […] Read More
Quick Hits OMB is evaluating a FAR Council proposed rule that would address pay equity in federal contracting. No specifics are available yet, but the proposed rule will contain proposed requirements for federal contractors related to requesting applicants’ salary histories and requiring compensation disclosures in job announcements. The proposed rule […] Read More
Personal injury lawyers stand at the ready to navigate that path alongside you during this difficult time. With a diverse range of practice areas, these legal professionals offer their expertise in instances from car accidents to faulty products—covering virtually any scenario where negligence has led to harm. Understanding which types […] Read More
There is something soulless about most corporate art. Be it faux-magnificent steel sculptures that could be the cover of an Atlas Shrugged reprint or those humanoid paper maché abominations Big Tech keeps shoving down our throats, it can be refreshing to see art displayed in a business that has that […] Read More
Employers that cover Florida employees under their prescription drug plans are now prohibited from imposing mandatory mail-order requirements and are required to provide a sixty-day continuity of care period following midyear formulary changes under a recently enacted Florida law regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Quick Hits A new Florida law […] Read More
The US Supreme Court voted 5-4 on Monday to permit federal border patrol agents to cut the razor wire that Texas installed on the US-Mexico border. The Biden administration requested the decision to allow federal agents to access the border without facing tort claims from Texas. The urgency follows recent […] Read More
Reacting to a class action lawsuit brought against Dunkin Donuts where the store charges more for non-dairy milk, Professor Arlene Kanter sees this as a strong case for discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She is quoted in the NBC News article “Is that extra charge for nondairy […] Read More
Michelle Phillips discusses the ongoing presence of gender identity bias against New York employees and assesses proposed measures to address and mitigate these barriers in “Anti-Trans Bias Entrenched In Workplaces, NY Report Shows,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article Source link Reach Out Don’t hesitate to […] Read More
Welcome To The Top!: Timothy Mungovan takes the lead. Trump’s Legal Bills Are Public Knowledge: In other news, some Trump lawyers actually get paid! Hope Trump Has Been Taking His Ivermectin: Alina stands by her client, incompetent and sick. How Drastically Will SFFA v. Harvard Hit Admissions?: Administrations are still […] Read More
Healthcare workers’ alleged biometric information “collected, used, and stored to access medications and medical supplies for patient health care treatment” is excluded from coverage under section 10 of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), a unanimous Illinois Supreme Court has ruled in a highly anticipated decision. Mosby v. The Ingalls Memorial […] Read More
Amnesty International on Monday called on Italian lawmakers to reject a deal that would establish centers under Italian jurisdiction in Albania to detain migrants rescued at sea by Italian ships, calling the deal “unworkable, harmful and unlawful.” The Italian government signed an agreement with Albania to build two reception centers […] Read More
Courtney Malveaux discusses how the possible overturning of the Chevron doctrine will alter the tone of lawsuits challenging wage and hour regulations in “4 Ways Future Chevron Decision May Affect Wage Landscape,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article Source link Reach Out Don’t hesitate to reach […] Read More
(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Peter Navarro’s lawyers do not lack for chutzpah. Moxie. Grit. Balls. They’ve got ’em. As for judgment, well … Check out this minute order fired off this morning by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly: As for Defendant’s allegation that the Court engaged in an ex parte communication, […] Read More
ADA – The Americans with Disabilities Act
It’s the Law – All Websites Required to have it!
