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Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Distracted Driving Awareness Month: A Call to Action in New Jersey

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At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, safety on the road is more than a seasonal initiative—it’s a year-round commitment. This April, during Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we stand with the New Jersey Department of Labor and...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Colorado’s Texting and Driving Laws

As a car accident lawyer in Colorado, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of texting and driving. Distracted driving, particularly involving mobile devices, remains a significant threat to road safety in...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

Georgia Political News Update

This week the Georgia Legislature opened after a week-long of holding hearings to find potential budget savings. House Speaker David Ralston and Governor Brian Kemp have competing priorities, while the House budget writers...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NCGA Week in Review May 2019 #2

The North Carolina General Assembly has been hard at work over the last week as the House put together their proposal for the state budget and both chambers faced a fast approaching crossover deadline. Friday, in a 61-51...more

Brooks Pierce

North Carolina Legislative Update - May 2019 #2

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Legislators considered dozens of bills this week in advance of the bill crossover deadline. Both chambers are taking a short break before the Senate gears up to release and pass their version of the budget by the end of the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Minnesota Legislative Update: Third Committee Deadline Passes

This week marked the third and final committee deadline for the Minnesota Legislature, requiring committees in both the DFL-controlled House and Republican-controlled Senate to act on major finance and appropriation bills....more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NCGA Week in Review March 2019 #3

The General Assembly reconvened on Monday, March 11 for a week of full of Appropriations meetings and floor votes. Governor Cooper released his budget recommendations last week prompting a week of presentations from various...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NC Politics in the News: Your weekly North Carolina political news report March 2019 #2

Budget - CBS 17: Gov. Cooper presents full 2-year budget plan; 9% teacher raise included - North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper offered his ideas on how to spend state money for the next two years....more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NCGA Week in Review March 2019 #1

Back to back committee meetings and busy agendas have been the trend for North Carolina legislators this session. This week was no exception. The House passed a bill proposing a constitutional amendment restricting eminent...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Minnesota Legislative Update: Legislators Tackle Taxes, Distracted Driving

The Minnesota Legislature has moved into full swing, as a number of Senate and House committees have started hearing bills this week. Legislators also continue informational hearings to familiarize themselves with state...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - 2018 Legislative Session Recap

In this Report, the Nelson Mullins government relations team provides you an update of the significant initiatives which may be of interest to you, your business or other organization. While much of the client work that...more

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July Is the New January: From Salary History to Data Security Breaches, New State and Local Laws Are Set to Take Effect Soon

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Every year state laws and local ordinances take effect after the first of the year, and 2018 is no exception. As always, Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these developments....more

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Hands-Free Georgia Act Takes Effect July 1, 2018

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Employees are increasingly exposed to traffic and longer commute times, and some employees drive during the course and scope of their employment. Hands-free technology makes it possible to safely conduct business from a...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

2018 California Public Agency Laws – Part II - Housing and Land Use, Environment, Public Property/Public Works and Economic...

The California Legislature was busy in 2017, which means plenty of laws passed in Sacramento that will impact public agencies. In this three-part series, Best Best & Krieger LLP gives a comprehensive summary of the new laws...more

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Texas Passes State-Wide Texting While Driving Ban

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Good news middle aged drivers! Today the Texas Legislature has passed HB 60, making it illegal to text and drive in Texas. The new legislation is headed to Governor Abbot’s desk, who is expected to sign the bill. ...more

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