On November 1, certain Texas hospitals must comply with an Executive Order issued by Governor Greg Abbott on August 8, 2024 (Order), requiring them to document medical costs related to the care of individuals without legal immigration status. Governor Abbott
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The Freedom—and Limits—of Political Speech in the Workplace
With the 2024 election quickly approaching, employers should expect an increase in political conversation and activity in the workplace. It is essential during political seasons for both employers and employees to understand how to navigate political speech and activity to…
New TPS and DED Protections for Lebanese Nationals: What You Need to Know
In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended temporary immigration protections for Lebanese nationals currently residing in the United States. These measures, which include Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), will provide…
Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Limitation Periods for Loans, Gifts, and Estate Claims
The question of when a lawsuit can be commenced in Ontario seems pretty straightforward – in general, a plaintiff has two years from the date when the basis for a claim is (or should have been) discovered. It sounds simple…
Let’s Start at the Very Beginning – Drafting Job Descriptions to Minimize Risk
Too often, job descriptions remain unchanged for years, merely given a perfunctory review each time an employer needs to hire a new candidate before being quickly rubber-stamped and attached to the job posting. Job descriptions are easy to breeze by…
Key Takeaways from Claim Examples in the 2024 AI Patent Eligibility Guidance: A 3-Part Series
Part 1
On July 17, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (the Office) released new guidance on subject matter eligibility, entitled “The 2024 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance Update Including on Artificial Intelligence” (2024 AI SME Update). The…
Support for Temporary Employment Agencies: WSIA Changes Ahead
Temporary Employment Agencies (TEAs) should become familiar with a change to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (“WSIA”)[1], which creates a new classification, 001281, added to Class L.
Traditionally, for premium setting with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board…
Measures for Businesses to Comply with the FCC’s One-to-One Consent Rule by January 27, 2025
By Sara Jodka
On January 27, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) “1:1” consent rule for telemarketing texts and auto-dialed, i.e., robocalls and robotexts will go into effect (the “Final Rule”). The Final Rule will require consumers to…
Court of Appeal Decides Fate of “Crypto King” $500,000 Deposit
By Sahar Cadili
In 2021, the self-proclaimed “Crypto King,” along with an associate, paid a $500,000 deposit to purchase a commercial real estate property to store their exotic car collection.
The “Crypto King,” Aiden Pleterski, had received more than $40 million from investors…
When Property Managers Change Jobs: Who Keeps the Client?
In the property management industry, where everything is deeply competitive, a critical question is whether or not a property manager is entitled to switch from one property management company to another and, at the same time, continue servicing the same…