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You Get A State Law! You Get A State Law!

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Employers are governed not only by federal wage and hour, discrimination, leave, and other such laws, but also by a patchwork of state and local employment laws. In our experience, employers are often unaware of state and...more

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Illinois Employment Law Updates: AI Restrictions, New Protected Classes, and More

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The Illinois General Assembly and Governor JB Pritzker have been busy in 2024, enacting significant changes to existing statutes like the Illinois Human Rights Act (the “IHRA”), the Personnel Records Review Act (the “PRRA”),...more

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California Legislature Approves Amendments to Climate Disclosure Laws

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As we previously reported in October 2023, the California legislature adopted three significant climate disclosure laws...more

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Amendments to California Climate Accountability Package Await Governor’s Review

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In October 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Climate Corporate Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate‐Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261), jointly referred to as the Climate Accountability...more

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Illinois Steps Up AI Regulation in Employment: Key Takeaways for Employers

In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the workplace, Illinois has joined the growing list of states taking legislative action to further regulate the use of AI in employment settings, which...more

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Illinois Amends BIPA To Limit Violations And Recovery Under The Act

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On August 2, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2979 (“SB 2979”) into law, making significant changes to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). By way of background, BIPA requires private employers...more

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A New Set of Changes to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act is on the Horizon

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As the Fast Laner previously reported, significant changes to the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (Act) started to impact both temporary labor agencies (Agencies), as well as third-party clients (Clients) which utilize...more

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Illinois Amends Temp Worker Law to Increase Business Obligations: 4 Things You Need to Know

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently agreed to amend the state’s groundbreaking temp worker law to increase obligations for businesses and create additional compliance requirements. The August 9 action officially amends...more

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Highlights of the Draft Amendment to the Arbitration Law of China

Since its implementation in 1995, the Arbitration Law of China (the “Current Arbitration Law”) has not undergone significant revisions, despite the substantial development in international arbitration practices. However, in...more

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Second Circuit Ruling Clarifies Reach of EFAA Under Continuing Violation Doctrine in Sexual Harassment Cases

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (EFAA), a hostile work environment “accrues” for purposes of the EFAA each time a...more

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Massachusetts Governor Healey Signs Legislation to Permit As of Right Withdrawal of Registered Land

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On August 6, 2024, Governor Healey signed amending legislation that will allow owners of registered land in Massachusetts to voluntarily withdraw the registered land from the jurisdiction of the Land Court under a long...more

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It’s Official – BIPA’s “Per-Scan” Damages Are Out; Electronic Signatures Are In

If you heard a collective sigh of relief last week, it was probably businesses reacting as Illinois Governor Pritzker finally signed Senate Bill 2979, officially reforming BIPA for the first time since 2008. As a reminder, SB...more

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Latest Updates to Illinois Personnel Records Review Act

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The Illinois state legislature has once again amended the Personnel Records Review Act (the “Act”), imposing new obligations on employers navigating personnel record requests.  Effective January 1, 2025, HB 3763 requires...more

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Illinois Amends Biometric Information Privacy Act to Reign in Liquidated Damages and Permit Electronic Signatures

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The amendments clarify that a plaintiff is only entitled to liquidated damages for up to one violation per person. Businesses had previously faced steep settlements or damage awards into the billions of dollars....more

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Florida Teachers Union Fails to Upend Law on Dues and Recertification Requirements for Public-Sector Unions

On July 24, 2024, Judge Mark Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida dealt Florida teachers unions a critical blow in their attempt to overturn Senate Bill (SB) 256 regarding public-sector union...more

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Unpacking Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Laws

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As environmental consciousness grows, so too do regulations aimed at promoting a more circular economy. Within the last few years, the United States has seen a significant increase in extended producer responsibility (EPR)...more

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North Carolina Tax Legislation Enacted in the 2024 Short Session

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This Alert summarizes all the material amendments to Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes ratified to date during the General Assembly’s 2024 short session....more

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Michigan Supreme Court Invalidates Legislative Amendments to Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave Measures

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Michigan employers soon will face a significantly higher minimum wage and more onerous employee sick leave obligations after the Michigan Supreme Court invalidated the Michigan legislature’s amendments related to two voter...more

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Breaking BIPA News: Illinois Curtails Massive Damage Awards in Biometric Cases

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Nearly one and a half years after the Illinois Supreme Court saddled businesses with the potential for massive damage awards under the state’s landmark biometric law, Governor J.B. Pritzker just signed into law amendments...more

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Illinois Governor Signs BIPA Amendment Into Law

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On August 2, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill (SB) 2979, which amends the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq. (BIPA). The bill, which passed both the Illinois House and Senate by an...more

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Israel: Amendment to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law

The Knesset recently promulgated an amendment to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law.    This is an important legislative amendment protecting a large group of employees who are largely at the bottom of the organizational...more

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Recent Amendments to the UAE's Extradition and Judicial Assistance Law

The UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2023, amending Federal Law No. 39/2006 on Mutual Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters. These amendments aim to enhance the efficiency and fairness of international judicial...more

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Delaware Adopts Important Amendments to Its General Corporation Law

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On July 17, 2024, Delaware Gov. John Carney signed into law significant amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL), which will become effective on August 1, 2024. The amendments were articulated in Delaware...more

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Little-Known Chicago Rental Ordinance Amendment Impacts Unsuspecting Foreclosing Lenders

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A foreclosing lender must offer existing Chicago tenants a new 12-month lease or pay them a substantial $10,600 relocation fee – and the tenant can decide which one to choose. This 2021 amendment to the Keep Chicago Renting...more

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2024 Amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law and Alternative Entity Statutes

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On July 17, 2024, Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law the 2024 amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”), the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “LLC Act”), the...more

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