Labor & Employment Law – May 24, 2012

by Sedgwick LLP on 5/16/2012

The Washington State Court of Appeals affirmed a summary judgment dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a landowner’s contractor’s employee for personal injuries that the plaintiff allegedly sustained while working on a...more

by Jonathan Foxx on 4/12/2012

The CFPB recently announced that it will update the TILA loan originator compensation rule (Rule) in July of 2012. The updated rule may cause some new concerns regarding the implementation of the current Rule or it just may...more

by Trenam Kemker on 3/15/2012

In This Issue: - SEC Issues Final Rules to Implement Changes in Accredited Investor Definition - Florida Legislature Enacts Last-Minute Extension of the Distressed Condominium Relief Act - Agencies Issue Final Rule...more

by Jonathan Foxx on 1/5/2012

As you may know, we audit for compliance with respect to the new TILA loan originator compensation rule. In the course of doing such audits for New York companies, we look for compliance with the Wage Theft Prevention Act...more

by Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP on 12/5/2011

The Massachusetts legislature has amended its state anti-discrimination law to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in employment, insurance, housing, lending, credit and education. The legislation also expanded...more

by Ropes & Gray LLP on 11/29/2011

On November 23, 2011, Governor Patrick signed into law House Bill 3810, “An Act Relative To Gender Identity.” The new law protects transgender individuals from discrimination in housing, education, employment and credit by...more

by Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. on 10/6/2011

Everyone knows that times are tough right now - but what you may not know are NJ state resources that might be able to help a friend or family member who is struggling at this time. Jim Shepard, Esq. kindly brought to my...more

by Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP on 8/22/2011

CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENT FAILURE TO PROVIDE CHAPERONE AGAINST EMPLOYER “ARISE OUT OF” EMPLOYEE’S SEXUAL MISCONDUCT – EXCLUSION APPLIES The Fifth Circuit recently addressed whether negligence claims against the named insured,...more