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Federal Court Finds Pension Plan “Established” by Hospital Authority is Exempt from ERISA

The case involves a dispute over the sponsorship and funding obligations for a pension plan formed by a Hospital Authority in Georgia. Our...more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Rule 506 Offerings Continue to be Popular with Real Estate Companies

Like an accordionist, real estate sponsors often seek to be innovative. Cutting-edge opportunities like crowdfunding and online selling platforms call to them. However, based on statistics from the Securities and Exchange...more

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A New Federal Exemption from Broker Registration for Qualifying M&A Brokers Became Effective on March 29, 2023 (Prior SEC...

Although the New Federal Exemption Is Generally Aligned with the SEC’s 2014 No-Action Relief, There Are Some Notable Differences. Moreover, State Law Registration Requirements for M&A Brokers Are Not Preempted. ...more

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“Permanent Vacation” In Palm Springs? – Fourth District Holds CEQA’s Short 35-Day Statute of Limitations Does Not Apply Despite...

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In a published opinion filed on February 23, 2023, the Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a judgment of dismissal after the sustaining of a demurrer and held that an amended writ petition challenging a city’s street...more

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Proposed Federal Data Protection Law Amended and Advanced for a Full Chamber Vote in the House

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While progress has been made in finalizing the text - language around state law preemption and the creation of a small business exception - passage remains unlikely as key-Democrats continue to withhold support and mid-term...more

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Employers in Limbo—OSHA Suspends Vaccination Rule After Fifth Circuit Ruling as Florida Limits Mandates

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On November 12, 2021, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its second stay against OSHA’s emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring large private employers to “vaccinate or test” their employees (a summary of ETS)....more

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Florida Legislation Restricting Workplace Vaccine Mandates — What Florida Employers Need to Know

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Following a special legislative session requested by the Governor to address COVID-19 related matters, on November 18, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation aimed at dismantling COVID-19 vaccine mandates imposed by...more

Bailey & Glasser, LLP

COVID Confusion: New Florida Law Imposes Additional Exemption Requirements on Employers with Mandatory Vaccination Policies

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On November 18, 2021, Florida passed a new law during a special legislative session that bans private employers in the state from implementing mandatory vaccination policies for their workforce unless they provide...more

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Florida Special Session to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and State OSH Plan

On November 15, 2021, the Florida Legislature will convene a five-day special session under the proclamation issued on October 29, 2021, by Governor Ron DeSantis for the “Keep Florida Free” joint legislative agenda. With...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

[Webinar] Vexed by the Vax: Understanding the Current State of Vaccine Science and Vaccine Laws - November 17th, 12:00 pm - 1:00...

As the number of discussions on returning to the office in a post-pandemic world increases, so does the number of questions about vaccine expectations. On November 4th, OSHA released the much anticipated Emergency Temporary...more

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California Supreme Court CEQA Update: Summer 2020

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With 2020 more than half gone, here’s a quick look at what’s been going on with the California Supreme Court in CEQA matters: POWER Case Argued and Submitted. We can expect more guidance regarding the fine points of CEQA’s...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

The Employment Law Landscape in 2020

2019 was a busy year for lawmakers across the nation, underscoring the need for employers to remain apprised of all the new laws that will be taking effect in 2020. Below we summarize some of the significant developments...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Captive Insurance Update | Fall Edition | 2019 - A summary of the most recent state and federal developments in the captive...

There were no significant changes in Vermont’s leadership team during the last election cycle.  Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, was re-elected in November 2018 for another two-year term. Michael Pieciak, the Commissioner...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

The Impact of ERISA on the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave, M.G.L c. 175M (“MAPFML”) establishes a system of paid leave of up to 12 weeks for birth, adoption or foster care, 12 weeks to care for a family member, 20 weeks for an employee’s...more

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Industry Insights: Coffee Products Exempted from Proposition 65

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On Monday, June 3rd, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) approved a new regulation exempting coffee from Proposition 65 warnings. The rule states that: “Exposures to chemicals in coffee,...more

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Privacy FAQs: Does the CCPA exempt businesses from having to disclose privileged communications?

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The California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") was enacted in early 2018 as a political compromise to stave off a poorly drafted, and plaintiff’s friendly ballot initiative. Although the CCPA is scheduled to go into force in...more

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Connecticut Court Rules in Favor of Medical Marijuana User in Discrimination Case

A recent U.S. district court decision in Connecticut shows that drug testing applicants and employees in jurisdictions that authorize the use of legalized medical marijuana may present challenges. On September 5, 2018, Judge...more

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“Sauce For The Gander”: Second District Holds CEQA’s Broad Definition Of “Project” Also Applies In Determining Scope of Activity...

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In a published decision filed June 12, 2018, the Second District Court of Appeal (Div. 6) held that the same broad definition of a “project” that mandates more extensive CEQA review of activities undertaken or approved by...more

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Industrial Development Bonds And The Mystery Of Federal Preemption

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This should be a straightforward question - Are qualification and registration requirements under state securities laws preempted with respect to industrial development bonds? When Congress enacted the National Securities...more

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House Committee Passes Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation

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The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, on July 27, unanimously approved a bill that would regulate self-driving vehicles. The bill, named the “Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution...more

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New OregonSaves Retirement Program Impacts Employers with Oregon Employees

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On July 1, 2017, OregonSaves Retirement Program (“OregonSaves”) went into effect. OregonsSaves is sponsored by the State of Oregon, and is a state-run automatic Roth Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”) for private-sector...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Late to the Scene, the “Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act” (“SELF DRIVE Act”) Seeks to...

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As the race to deploy highly autonomous vehicles continues, the promise of a more ubiquitous presence of autonomous vehicles has led to a patchwork of regulations as states attempt to prepare for the inevitability of a...more

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Five Gnostic Exemptions From The Qualification Requirements Of The Corporate Securities Law

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When looking for exemptions from the qualification requirements of the California Corporate Securities Law of 1968, a good place to start is Chapter 1, Part 2, Division 1 of Title 4 of the Corporations Code. Cal. Corp. Code...more

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New Federal Law Will Require Disclosure of GMO Content in Food

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A new federal law will require food makers to disclose when foods contain genetically modified ingredients. The law, which was recently signed by President Obama, will require such food products to be labeled with text,...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

The Toxic Substances Control Act Amendments May Do Little to Relieve California Headaches for Businesses

Business groups largely supported the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Amendments?recently signed into law by President Obama—in order to address concerns about the emergence of varying state-by-state requirements that...more

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