NHL's Lawyer: Lockouts Are 'Necessary' Weapons
May 20, 2024, marked the end of the legislative session for yet another historic and busy year for Minnesota’s legislature. Amidst endless shouting, a sprawling 1,400-plus-page omnibus bill, and ethical complaints, the...more
On April 23, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule significantly increasing both the standard salary threshold for exempt employees employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or...more
Watch your words. For about a decade, James Harden has been one of the better players in the National Basketball Association. During the same time period, Daryl Morey has been one of the better executives in the NBA, first...more
The Los Angeles City Council will soon decide whether to adopt an initiative as an ordinance or refer it to voters for the 2024 ballot. If the initiative officially qualifies for the ballot, the Los Angeles City Council...more
On April 3, the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division (DOJ) filed a complaint against and settlement with Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Activision), alleging the company violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act....more
There is a better option. A recent report from the government of the United Kingdom proposing a governmental regulatory body to oversee English football (what Americans know as soccer) should be perplexing for those who...more
A subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc., Diamond Sports Group, LLC (“Diamond”) (branded as Bally Sports) which operates 19 regional sports networks that televise MLB, NHL and NBA games is inching towards bankruptcy. On...more
In early 2022, Dutch regulators deployed a new methodology for calculating the maximum hourly rates that life sciences companies may pay to healthcare professionals (“HCPs”) and others engaged in fee-for-service consulting...more
The state with some of the most robust pay laws in the nation is now requiring even more from employers. Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (S.B. 1162) into law....more
On April 28, 2022, the New York City Council passed Int. No. 134-A, which revises Local Law 32, New York City’s previously enacted salary disclosure law. In order to become law, the bill must be signed by New York City Mayor...more
In order to address income disparities and employer discrimination, a growing number of jurisdictions in the U.S. have implemented salary transparency laws that not only require disclosure of certain salary information during...more
On March 22, 2022, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) published long-awaited guidance regarding New York City’s salary disclosure law, which requires employers to post the anticipated “minimum and maximum...more
In Washington, the first quarter of 2022, which included the regular legislative session, has included various updates and adjustments to Washington’s wage and hour and related reporting laws....more
New York City takes another step toward pay equity and transparency by joining a growing number of states throughout the country that have enacted pay transparency laws. New York City employers and their agents will soon be...more
A makeover is on the horizon for job postings in New York City. On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council passed new legislation relating to wage transparency on job postings. On January 15, 2022, New York City Mayor...more
On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council passed a bill requiring NYC employers to include minimum and maximum salary information in job postings for any positions located within New York City. The bill became law on...more
Employers must include minimum and maximum potential salaries in all job advertisements and postings for New York City positions effective May 15, 2022. ...more
On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council approved a bill amending the New York City Human Rights Law, transforming how employers advertise a job listing. Mayor Eric Adams chose not to veto the legislation before the...more
Beginning in April 2022, NYC employers with four or more employees must include the salary range of the position in job postings. The law, which passed on January 15 after the mayor did not take action to veto, amends the New...more
The New York City Council has approved a bill that would require NYC employers with four or more employees to include in job postings – including those for promotion or transfer opportunities – the minimum and maximum salary...more
On December 15, 2021, the full city council approved a bill that would amend the New York City Human Rights Law in a way that would fundamentally alter the way job advertisements are posted. ...more
Report on Research Compliance 18, no. 12 (December, 2021) - Washington State University’s (WSU) recent settlement with the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) for more than $800,000 followed a university-wide audit that...more
On June 10, 2020, Senator Ricardo Monreal, President of the Senate’s multi-party coordination body, the Junta de Coordinación Política and leader of the ruling party’s senators, proposed a constitutional amendment to articles...more
Professional sports leagues and their stakeholders are facing numerous challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Hockey League (NHL) was nearly finished with its regular season when it shut down. Major...more
On June 5, the Governor signed Public Act 101-0010 which, among other things, deleted the TRS 3% excess salary cap and revived the 6% cap. ...more