How Big Law Volunteers Are Protecting Voting Rights in the 2020 Presidential Election: An Interview with Harold E. Franklin, Jr.: On Record PR
With primary season well underway, and the general election approaching in November, it is important to know whether you are required to give employees time off to vote; And, whether that time off must be paid or unpaid....more
Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more
No one would blame employers for shunning politics in today’s landscape. Vitriol and partisanship are now par for the course and could quickly lead to workplace tension or worse. But there are reasons – both legal and in...more
The floors of the House and Senate were unusually active on Monday compared to a typical Fifth Legislative Day. Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) welcomed Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to address his chamber amidst the...more
The City Council of New York City unanimously passed legislation giving non-U.S. citizens the right to vote in local elections starting on January 9, 2023. The bill grants this local franchise to 800,000 non-citizens if...more
Join the ACEDS New England Chapter for a virtual tour of the Boston Athenaeum - Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenaeum is one of the most distinguished independent libraries and cultural institutions in the United States....more
During this historic election, lawyers nationwide are working around the clock to protect our most precious right, our right to vote. In this episode, guest host Caitlan McCafferty speaks with Georgia-based attorney Harold...more
Election Protection is a nationwide nonpartisan coalition, spearheaded by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, working to ensure that every voter is able to exercise their right to vote. In conversation with...more
Spotlight - U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Burr's Petition for the South Carolina Election Commission: South Carolina's Witness Requirement on Absentee Ballots is Here to Stay - On October 5th, the Supreme Court...more
The 19th Amendment was also known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment during its passage – and for good reason. One of the leaders of the original suffragettes, Anthony co-founded and presided over the National American...more
PE-backed Inspire Brands is in negotiations to take over Dunkin’ Brands Group, the parent of both Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, in a deal valued at nearly $9 billion. Inspire includes Buffalo Wild Wings and Jimmy John’s among...more
If you could not tell from the political commercials, candidate signs on every lawn, and nonstop news coverage, the 2020 election is in full swing. Early voting has started in many states and over 20 million people have...more
A California appeals court has affirmed a lower court decision requiring Uber and Lyft to “treat their California drivers as employees, providing them with the benefits and wages they are entitled to under state labor law.”...more
Dear YouDig? Readers, YouDig? is about constructing bridges from the past into the future and from mystery to knowledge. We seek connectivity and community. Nothing screams “community” more than Election Day, which at long...more
This year we celebrated milestones in our democracy, including the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment. While we celebrate this important anniversary, we must also recognize that there is much work ahead to ensure...more
As Election Day (November 3, 2020) nears, it is important for employers to be aware of their legal obligations relating to their employees’ right to vote. Below is a chart showing key provisions of the laws of the 50 states...more
Cannabis is on the ballot in New Jersey for the November 3, 2020 election (the “Referendum”), but what does that actually mean? Assuming it passes, does that mean I can grow at home? Open my own shop? Sell at my leisure? This...more
Election Protection is a nationwide nonpartisan coalition, spearheaded by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, working to ensure that every voter is able to exercise their right to vote. Election Protection runs...more
With the November 3, 2020 general election one month away, New York employers must remember that New York’s Election Law grants employees working in New York paid time off to vote and also imposes specific, time-sensitive...more
Last month, the tea party-affiliated political group FreedomWorks sought to drive social media users to a website peddling unsubstantiated fears of mail-in voting. To lend an air of authenticity to its message,...more
Election Day - Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - is quickly approaching, and employees might ask for time off to vote. Employers that simply say “no” to their employees might be violating Texas law....more
In Washington - Senate Republican leaders hope to recess for election season by the end of next week, believing that chances for a COVID-19 relief package are slim. Senators anticipate passing only a government funding...more
A New Lawsuit Against Trump’s Section 230 Executive Order Argues It Chills Speech about Voting - "The suit accuses the president of using the order to retaliate against Twitter, infringing on the public's right to receive...more
The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s constitutional right to vote occurs this August. The Amendment declared that “[t]he right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the...more