In states with Financial Elder Abuse statutes, legal malpractice claims by seniors invoking those statutes are common. These laws are generally understood to address the conversion of property of elderly or dependent adults...more
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHS) was signed into law in 1970 and established the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), as part of the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the so-called "general...more
5/18/2020
/ Air Quality Standards ,
ASHRAE ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Restrooms ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Flexible Work Arrangements ,
High Risk Covid Employees ,
Infectious Diseases ,
New Guidance ,
OSHA ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Preexisting Conditions ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Sick Customers ,
Sick Employees ,
Social Distancing ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
Ventilation Systems ,
Workplace Decontamination ,
Workplace Hazards ,
Workplace Safety
On April 4, 2017 the U.S. Department of Labor issued an order effective April 9, 2017, stating that implementation of the so-called investor Fiduciary Rule applicable to Individual Retirement Accounts will go into effect June...more
On April 4, 2017 the U.S. Department of Labor issued an order effective April 9, 2017, stating that implementation of the so-called investor Fiduciary Rule applicable to Individual Retirement Accounts will be delayed until...more
5/2/2017
/ Best Interest Contract Exemptions ,
Brokers ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Executive Orders ,
Fiduciary Rule ,
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) ,
PTEs ,
Retirement ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Trump Administration
Behunin v Superior Court, __ Cal. Rptr. 3d ___ 2017 WL 977095 (March 16, 2017) -
Brief Summary -
The Second District of the California Court of Appeal ruled that communications between counsel and a public relations...more
The National Association for Fixed Annuities v. Perez, Civ. 16-1035 (RDM), United States District Court for the District of Columbia, November 4, 2016
In a widely anticipated ruling, the National Association for Fixed...more
Many attorneys have been using the same engagement agreements for decades designating standard commercial providers such as the American Arbitration Association to resolve client disputes. In recent years some have learned...more
Many attorneys have been using the same engagement agreements for decades designating standard commercial providers such as the American Arbitration Association to resolve client disputes. In recent years some have learned...more
Many attorneys have been using the same engagement agreements for decades designating standard commercial providers such as the American Arbitration Association to resolve client disputes. In recent years some have learned...more