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Waste Management Companies Beware! The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act was Amended

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In a previous post, I mentioned that contracts between public entities and private waste management companies usually contain compliance and regulation clauses.  Such a clause requires a waste management company to comply...more

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The Devil is in the Detail – Essential Contact Terms for PPP between Waste Management Companies and Public Entities

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Waste management is a critical service that affects communities, businesses, and the environment. When public entities (such as municipalities) enter into agreements with private waste management companies to handle the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

New Year, New Liability for Private Equity

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Private equity firms and health care companies operating in Massachusetts will now face enhanced liability risks following the recent passage and enactment of legislation regulating private equity investment in Massachusetts...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Tuning up your business

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It's human nature to take the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" attitude, which extends to allowing areas of your business to evolve and develop without scrutiny. This is why tuning up your business is an essential part of...more

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Changes to the Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment

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The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2020) Act 2023 comes into force on 26 October 2024, introducing a new legal obligation on UK employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment at work. In this...more

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Delaware Court of Chancery Emphasizes the High Burden of Pleading Oversight Claim

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Court of Chancery rejects Plaintiffs’ claims that directors engaged in “affirmative lawbreaking for profit”, finding alleged “trifling or technical” violations are ones “over which reasonable minds can differ.” Court...more

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Your Legal Obligations Following a California Car Accident

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California automobile accidents can have serious physical, financial, and legal repercussions. If you get involved in a car accident while you’re driving, you need to be aware of your legal obligations so you can protect your...more

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UK Government Announces New Civil Enforcement Powers on Trade Sanctions and Launch of Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation

Key Takeaways - On 12 September 2024, the UK government published the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”), which will come into force on 10 October 2024. The...more

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Incident Response: Today’s Actions Impact Tomorrow’s Lawsuit

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Success in defending against a personal injury lawsuit starts with the business’s response to the injury-inducing event. Personal injury lawsuits often turn on evidence that is created at the scene of the alleged injury. A...more

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EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment: Liability

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) first updated enforcement guidance on workplace harassment in 25 years is broken down into the three components of a harassment claim: (1) the covered bases and causation;...more

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CERCLA Liability Heats Up: EPA Designates PFAS Chemicals Hazardous Substances

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The designation of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances will likely result in litigation over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Comprehensive...more

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Eight Issues That Will Impact the Hospitality Industry in 2024

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After seemingly bouncing back from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and related labor, supply chain, and governmental mandate issues, the hospitality industry experienced a year of volatility in 2023, with...more

Stark & Stark

Amusement Park Injuries: Reporting Requirements in NJ

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A day at the amusement park can be a stress-relieving, fun way to pass the time. However, despite the joys they provide, many patrons are caused to suffer from personal injuries every year at amusement parks due to dangerous...more

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Exploring Hazing: Safeguarding Students’ College Experience through Social and Legal Awareness

Despite the prevalence of anti-hazing laws and school hazing policies, hazing still persists on college campuses across the country. As news reports continue to circulate with new details about hazing allegations at...more

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PFAS CERCLA (Superfund) Liability: Congressional Letter Requesting Equal Treatment (Enforcement Discretion) for Privately...

Congressman Mike Thompson (California) transmitted a June 2nd letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Administrator Michael S. Regan asking for: . . . equal treatment for publicly and privately...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Israel (Updated)

While there are a few different forms of “corporate” entities in Israel, this guide will focus on companies and partnerships as these are the entities that the non-Israeli businessman is most likely to set up or invest in if...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Israel (Updated)

While there are a few different forms of “corporate” entities in Israel, this guide will focus on companies and partnerships as these are the entities that the non-Israeli businessman is most likely to set up or invest in if...more

Bracewell LLP

The New Rules: Liability Limitations for Construction Design Defects in Texas

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Through Senate Bill 219, now codified in Chapter 59 of the Texas Business & Commerce Code, the Texas legislature has reallocated the risks for construction design defect liability in Texas by joining a majority of...more

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COVID-19 Vaccination: Setting Up On-Site Programs

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The Biden administration has called for all people at least 18 to be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, 2021. Most states have already done so. A BenefitsPro article cites a 2017 survey from the Society for...more

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JONES DAY TALKS®: Riding the Green Bond Wave: Focus is on Standards as Volumes Surge

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Takeaways from this discussion: • Green bond issuance is surging worldwide, surpassing US$257 billion in 2019. • Major corporates, including many not usually associated with climate initiatives, are bringing green...more

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Chapter 10: Obligations of controllers – Unlocking the EU General Data Protection Regulation

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Why does this topic matter to organisations? Each time an organisation processes personal data, it will do so as either a controller or a processor. These roles bear different responsibilities. Therefore, it is critically...more

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