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Federal Labor Law Preempts State’s Attempt to Regulate Union Activity in Cannabis Industry
Takeaways
- A federal court ruled that Oregon’s labor peace agreement requirement for cannabis businesses is preempted by the NLRA.
- This decision could prompt legal challenges to similar laws in other states.
In an ironic turn of events this week, the
Federal Labor Law Preempts State’s Attempt to Regulate Union Activity in Cannabis Industry
Takeaways
- A federal court ruled that Oregon’s labor peace agreement requirement for cannabis businesses is preempted by the NLRA.
- This decision could prompt legal challenges to similar laws in other states.
In an ironic turn of events this week, the
Texas May Soon Reshape Non-Competes for Healthcare Workers: What Employers Need to Know
Takeaways
- SB 1318 would expand non-compete limitations on physicians, dentists, nurses, and physician assistants.
- Restrictive covenants would be limited to one year in duration and a five-mile geographic scope.
- If enacted, the law would take effect September 1, 2025, and
Status Check: Support Is Quickly Eroding for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
Takeaways
- Increased federal deregulation and related actions are further destabilizing the already tenuous foundation of the Data Privacy Framework (DPF). European privacy regulators have been issuing guidance indicating that they expect a European pull-back from the DPF.
- Businesses that rely
At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup – April 2025
Welcome to At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup, where we showcase the latest insights and thought leadership from Dykema’s Automotive and Transportation Industry Group. Get a closer look at the issues and trends driving change across the automotive industry
Arbitration Obligations for Employers: A Decision on the Duty To Initiate
Takeaways
Good News for California Employers: California Court Upholds Arbitration in PAGA Disputes
Takeaways
Some
Close Enough Is Not Good Enough When It Comes to Consumers’ Privacy Rights
We’re not playing horseshoes here, folks. It’s time to review your consumer privacy rights forms and mechanisms.
Key Takeaways
- The fields relating to requests to opt-out of sale/sharing and requests to limit should only solicit the information strictly necessary to
Attention L.A. Employers: Minimum Wage Increases Ahead for LAX and Los Angeles Hotel Workers
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