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Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP

Proposed California AI Bill Contains Whistleblower Provisions

California's SB 1047, also known as the “Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act,” has passed the state’s Assembly and Senate and now awaits its fate on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. By...more

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SALT Select Developments - July 2024

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State and local taxes impact almost every taxpayer, and developments in any one jurisdiction can be frequent and sometimes confusing. ln this newsletter edition, we will briefly summarize selected state and local tax (SALT)...more

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California Supreme Court Broadens Whistleblower Protections

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The California Supreme Court (the Court) issued a unanimous decision on May 22, 2023, in the case of People ex rel. Garcia-Brower v. Kolla’s, Inc. The ruling broadened the interpretation of “disclose” under California Labor...more

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What is a whistle-blow “report” under the Texas Whistleblower Act?

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The Texas Whistleblower Act The Texas Whistleblower Act (Act) was adopted “amidst a growing sense throughout the country that ‘mismanagement in the public sector’” was a growing public concern, and that “employees who...more

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Broad Street Brief: Property Reassessments Cause Residential Values to Skyrocket and Commercial Values to Increase Less...

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CITY HALL- Property Reassessments Cause Residential Values to Skyrocket and Commercial Values to Increase Less Dramatically- On Tuesday, the Kenney administration announced the value of the average residential property...more

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New York Rings in 2022 with Employment Law Updates

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The city (and state) that never sleeps kept busy last year, enacting various laws that affect New York State and City employers in 2022. Below are some of the more recent enactments that employers should pay particular...more

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November Tip of the Month: New York Whistleblower Statute

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On October 28, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation substantially broadening New York’s whistleblower statute. Specifically, while the statute previously protected only current employees in...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

The Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act: Section-by-Section Analysis

On Feb. 4, 2021, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced sweeping legislation to amend the federal antitrust laws. The 56-page Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Act would, among other things, strengthen pre-merger...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

A “Culture Of Concealment” – Scrutinizing Overbroad NDAs

Courts are increasingly scrutinizing agreements that extend beyond what is necessary to protect bona fide confidential information and trade secrets. The recent decision in Hamilton v. Juul Labs, Inc., Case No....more

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New Jersey Implements Workplace Safety Protocols, New Complaint and Investigation Processes

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Employers in New Jersey should be aware that a recent executive order mandating safety protocols in the workplace amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic creates complaint mechanisms for whistleblowers, with the potential...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California Court of Appeal Rules that Challenge to Google’s Confidentiality Agreements May Proceed Past the Pleading Stage

On September 21, 2020, in a published 2-1 opinion in Doe v. Google Inc., the California Court of Appeal (Dist. 1, Div. 4), permitted three current and former Google employees to proceed with their challenge of Google’s...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuits Are About to Become More Expensive in California

On September 30, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1947 into law. Effective January 1, 2021, AB 1947 will, among other things, authorize courts to award attorneys’ fees to whistleblowers who...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

US Regional Employment 2020: Alabama - Chambers USA Regional Practice Guide

Law and Practice - The 2020 Chambers US Regional Employment Guide features guidance on employment law across 14 states and includes a unique state comparison tool for readers. The guide provides expert legal commentary on...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Tennessee Law and Practice

The US Regional Employment 2020 features 14 states. The guide provides expert legal commentary on the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace, the "Black Lives Matter" and "Me Too" movements, unions, the National Labor Relations...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

AB 1947’S New Filing Period for DLSE Claims and Attorney’s Fees Provisions: Coronavirus Legislation in Sheep’s Clothing?

Amid a bevy of legislation crossing the Governor’s desk directly relating to the ongoing public health crisis, Governor Newsom approved AB 1947 with little public fanfare, but significant implications for employers. The new...more

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Is A Breach Of Fiduciary Duty A Violation Of State Law?

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California Labor Code Section 1102.5 protects employees from certain retaliatory acts by their employers.  Subdivision (b) of the statute provides...more

Butler Snow LLP

Tennessee Court Offers Insights on Viability of Whistleblower Claims

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Under the Tennessee Public Protection Act (TPPA), also known as “the whistleblowing statute,” it’s illegal to fire an employee if the sole cause for the termination was for refusing to either remain silent about or to...more

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Illinois Guidance Underscores Whistleblower Protections as Employees Head Back to the Workplace During COVID-19

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As employers open or expand access to workplaces, safety considerations remain paramount during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. And with the influx of employees returning to worksites, employers should prepare not only for...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

New Philadelphia Ordinance Protects Employees Who Blow the Whistle On Unsafe Workplaces During COVID-19

On Friday, June 26, 2020, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed the Essential Workers Protection Act, providing protections to workers who speak out about unsafe workplace conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

VNSNY Agrees to $57 Million Settlement

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The Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) has agreed to pay $57 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit that alleged it billed the Medicare and Medicaid programs for hundreds of millions of dollars in home care visits...more

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Nonprofit Hospital System and Physician Practice Reach $10 Million Settlement for False Claims Act Allegations

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Nonprofit Hospital System and Physician Practice Reach $10 Million Settlement for False Claims Act Allegations - Centra Health Inc., a nonprofit hospital system, and Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery, Inc.,...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

For Maine Employers, Brady Watch Takes an Interesting Turn

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Is Brady staying or going? Maine employers recently got a highly suggestive indication that he may be on his way out. Brady has been confusing defenses for years, so if he’s gone, that may be a good thing, if it’s actually...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Dome Report - 2020 West Virginia Legislature Update: Issue 5

The 2020 Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature is now entering the final stretch with only a little less than two weeks left. No new bills may be introduced in either chamber (though a committee may still originate...more

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New York AG Takes Up Whistleblower’s Allegation That All May Not Be Picture-Perfect With B&H Foto & Electronics

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False Claims Act- New York AG Takes Up Whistleblower’s Allegation that All May Not Be Picture-Perfect with B&H Foto & Electronics- New York AG Letitia James sued photo and video equipment retailer B&H Foto & Electronics...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Under Recent New York Case, You May Be Liable for Interest on Unclaimed Property

Banks, insurers and other financial services companies, as well as other companies holding unclaimed property, are automatically liable for interest that accrues on unclaimed property held by them in New York, without having...more

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