What’s “So” Important: Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Gets a Close Look from SCOTUS
Restrictive Covenants – possible changes ahead?
CDC updates guidance to allow for reduced quarantine times
On December 2, 2020, the CDC updated its guidance on COVID-19 quarantines. Previously, the CDC advised that asymptomatic individuals should quarantine for 14 days after their last exposure to someone who has COVID-19. The CDC’s prior guidance did not allow for the reduction of that 14-day period based on the receipt of a negative COVID-19 test. It also did not address quarantine periods following travel absent an exposure event. In its most recent guidance, the…
Technology to the Rescue? MSHA Enforcement Policy Encourages Technological Solutions
District Court Dismisses ERISA Fee Litigation against 401(k) Plan for Failure to Exhaust
A federal district court in Georgia recently dismissed claims brought by a participant in the Rollins, Inc. 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”), on behalf of a putative class of all plan participants, alleging that defendants breached their fiduciary duties by charging excessive recordkeeping fees, selecting and retaining costly and underperforming funds in the Plan and failing to diversify the Plan’s investment options. Defendants moved to dismiss on the basis that plaintiff’s claims were barred by her…
Misdemeanor Trial for On-Board Assault Properly Venued in District Where Plane Landed, Holds En Banc Ninth Circuit
In United States v. Lozoya, No. 17-50336 (9th Cir. Dec. 3, 2020), the Ninth Circuit holds 8-3 that the prosecution of an on-board misdemeanor is venued, under 18 U.S.C. § 3237(a), in the district where the plane lands and not the flyover district where the crime occurred.
During a Minneapolis-to-Los Angeles flight, defendant Lozoya “wanted to sleep, but claimed the passenger behind her, Oded Wolff, kept jabbing at his touchscreen monitor attached to the…
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A Steeper Hill: The Effects of Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Appointment on Employer Rights
Former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was widely considered to be one of the most employee-friendly justices in the Supreme Court’s modern era. Through her lengthy tenure on the court, Justice Ginsburg authored several opinions ruling in favor of employees and unions and has largely broadened the rights of employees. With the recent appointment of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to fill the seat of Justice Ginsburg, one should expect a significant impact on the…
[Franchise Update 12/4/2020 Edition]: The Complete Introduction to Franchising and More
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The Complete Introduction to Franchising and Franchise Ownership [With Updates] – Joel Libava, The Franchise King
Because if you’re going to invest in a franchise, it’s crucial for you to get a complete understanding of the business of franchising. You need to understand how the franchise business model works. Plus, you need to find out if franchise ownership is right for you.
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Coronavirus Update 12-4-2020: COVID is like a blizzard
