Intensifying international crises, increasing regulatory burdens, and uncertain macroeconomic conditions have led to an era of caution for manufacturers, but hidden among those challenges are exciting opportunities for...more
10/25/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bribery ,
Complex Corporate Transactions ,
Compliance ,
Copyright ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Employment Litigation ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Fraud ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Government Agencies ,
Healthcare ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Trade ,
Kickbacks ,
Logistics ,
Manufacturers ,
Marketing ,
National Association of Manufacturers ,
OSHA ,
PFAS ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Agencies ,
Subject Matter Jurisdiction ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Safety
Our downloadable report, Legal Insights for Manufacturing, explores how the business, legal, and regulatory framework is evolving—and will evolve—to address the large generational shifts taking place. This year, our report...more
11/2/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Chief Compliance Officers ,
Complex Corporate Transactions ,
Copyright ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Customs ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Financial Crimes ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
FTEs ,
Global Economy ,
Greenwashing ,
International Trade ,
Know Your Customers ,
Labor Relations ,
Manufacturers ,
Marketing ,
Mergers ,
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
OSHA ,
PFAS ,
Price Inflation ,
Section 7 ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Self-Disclosure Requirements ,
Skilled Laborers ,
Strict Product Liability ,
Supply Chain ,
Union Elections ,
USPTO ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Voluntary Disclosure ,
Wage and Hour ,
White Collar Crimes ,
Workplace Safety
On October 27, 2021, OSHA issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on Heat Injury & Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. 86 Fed. Reg. 59309 (Oct. 27, 2021). As announced in the ANPRM, OSHA is...more
On October 25, 2021 the US Senate confirmed President Biden’s nominee Doug Parker to be the next Assistant Secretary of Labor and leader of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Mr. Parker will be the...more
On October 13, 2021, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold a virtual meeting (via telephone and Microsoft Teams) to receive public comments and suggestions...more
On March 22, 2021, former two-term Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor in a 68-29 Senate vote. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) supported Walsh’s nomination as Secretary of Labor due in...more
5/13/2021
/ ABC Test ,
Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Joint Employers ,
Minimum Wage ,
OSHA ,
Paid Leave ,
Popular ,
Secretary of Labor ,
Tipped Employees ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
Wage and Hour
On March 22, 2021, former two-term Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor in a 68-29 Senate vote. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) supported Walsh’s nomination as Secretary of Labor due in...more
4/14/2021
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Biden Administration ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Joint Employers ,
Minimum Wage ,
NEP ,
OSHA ,
Paid Leave ,
Parental Leave ,
Secretary of Labor ,
Tipped Employees ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Wage and Hour ,
Willful Violations ,
Workplace Safety
On April 9, 2021, the White House issued a press release announcing its nomination of Douglas Parker (Parker) for the position of Assistant Secretary for the Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA). Parker is currently...more
An internal DOL memorandum last year to OSHA regional administrators confirms that OSHA can deploy Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) otherwise referred to as “drones” equipped with cameras to assist with its enforcement and...more
Last month, OSHA’s administrator for Region VII issued a press release announcing the agency’s intention to counter the increase in work-related fatalities in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. During the current fiscal year...more
In the last two months, the healthcare industry has seen both federal and state efforts to further regulate healthcare worker safety. Stakeholders and other jurisdictions are keeping an eye on these developments, which could...more
Everyone from political junkies to average citizens has an opinion on the January 2018 government shutdown, and some may have bets on its duration. However, while the government continues to flounder, the private sector...more
Part of the Trump administration’s political platform was to shrink the size of the federal government that is not involved in defense and security. As that trickles down to OSHA, what will fewer compliance officers mean for...more