On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that overrules the “Chevron doctrine.” This means that federal agencies are limited in their ability to rely on their own interpretation of the laws they…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Health
Your business may want to jump on the Generative AI (GAI) bandwagon and discover how your company may become more productive, competitive, reduce costs, and make the most of new technology. There are many intriguing and…
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/ Business Organizations, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
As U.S. businesses and organizations continue to utilize and integrate large language models, generative AI, and other artificial intelligence platforms in their operations, it is important to review and update its policies and…
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/ Business Organizations, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
Do you know what cookies your company’s website is using? If not, you likely do not know whether your company’s website is honoring users’ data protection choices involving the use of cookies. You should know and care so your…
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/ Business Torts, Consumer Protection, Privacy
On June 31, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a final rule establishing penalties for healthcare providers who violate the information blocking rules implemented under the 21st Century Cures…
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/ Administrative Law, Consumer Protection, Health, Privacy
As of June 1, 2024, the State of Florida reduced the state sales tax rate on commercial real property lease payments from 4.5% to 2%. All commercial leases with an occupancy period that started on or after June 1, 2024 will be…
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/ Business Organizations, Real Estate - Commercial, Taxation
In this episode of The Burr Broadcast, Natalie Ecker Phillips examines the recent guidance provided by OSHA regarding the work-relatedness of employee injuries or illnesses while traveling…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final rule that invalidates most post-engagement non-compete covenants in all agreements. This rule prohibits use and enforcement of non-compete covenants and…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Health, Labor & Employment Law
Under certain circumstances, Medicare allows physician practices to bill eligible non-physician practitioners (NPPs) under a supervising physician’s provider number and at 100 percent of the supervising physician’s allowable…
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/ Administrative Law, Health, Insurance
Many in the real estate industry refer to a type of development known as a “land condominium,” but the term is typically not codified in state statutes or local ordinances. So what is a land condominium? How is it different from…
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/ Construction Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
In this episode of The Burr Broadcast, Roni Payne outlines OSHA's recently proposed standards for Heat Injury & Illness Prevention and the related requirements for employers…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
In this episode of The Burr Broadcast, Joe Barnello shares important updates regarding the new rules for overtime exemptions under the FLSA, set to take effect on July 1, 2024…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
As the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implements “the final rule” banning non-competes, businesses with sensitive intellectual property (IP) must look to alternative measures to safeguard it. Despite apprehension about the…
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/ Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Law
Melissa Azallion Kenny and Jon Eggert explore the latest updates and trends in immigration law and policy. They discuss best practices for ensuring compliance and strategies for managing immigration challenges in the current…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Immigration Law
In response to the challenges of low labor force participation rates, the Alabama Legislature has introduced the Working for Alabama legislative package. This initiative began in 2019 when Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Taxation