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News & Analysis as of May 24, 2013

New initiatives from the WSIB in 2013

by Kevin MacNeill, Daniel Mayer, Samantha Seabrook | Heenan Blaikie LLP on 4/11/2013

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) is in a state of flux, with many changes happening now and more on the horizon. In order to keep you up-to-date on the most recent workers’ compensation initiatives, this...more

Contractor Checklist

by Kelly Scott | Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 3/27/2013

On March 21, 2013, I spoke on the topic of new employment laws for the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. Also speaking to the GAC that morning was Head Deputy District Attorney John...more

Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) - NEW YORK STATE

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

Are you liable for serving alcohol at holiday parties in Pennsylvania? Does your insurance policy cover you?

by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 12/16/2011

This article was contributed by Michael R. Kelley, Esq., Chairperson of McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC's Insurance Recovery & Counseling Group. Let's say that you are having a Holiday party (with alcohol served) at your...more

Weekly Law Resume - December 15, 2011: Premises Liability–Independent Contractors and Pre-existing Hazardous Condition

by Low, Ball & Lynch on 12/16/2011

Gary Gravelin v. Paul Satterfield, et al. Court of Appeal, First District (November 15, 2011) This case considered whether homeowners are liable for the injuries of an independent contractor sustained on the...more