New York has made changes to its Prompt Payment Act (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §756)
Legislation, which Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law on November 17, 2023, provides that:
- retainage on private construction projects is capped at 5%; and
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Oregon Establishes State Government AI Advisory Council
Governor Tina Kotek recently established the Oregon State Government AI Advisory Council.
The council will develop recommendations for its utilization of artificial intelligence throughout state government, while honoring transparency, privacy and equity. Those recommendations should be ready by no later
Three Workplace Issues to Watch in 2024
It has been an eventful year for California employers, and I don’t anticipate a slowing of pace in 2024. Between higher minimum wages, increasingly complicated local ordinances (e.g. paid sick), and changing technological resources, HR compliance continues to be complicated.
“Fully Reviewable On Appeal”? Huh?
I’ve spent a fair amount of time over the last few months working on the examination recently administered to those seeking to become North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialists in Appellate Practice. During my research, I realized that
Hardwick Ohio PFAS Class Action Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction
The Sixth Circuit ruled that a complaint on which a trial court had certified a class that included every person subject to the laws of Ohio must be dismissed. The complaint was filed by Kevin Hardwick, a firefighter, against ten
A Publicly Filed Court Document Does Make a Sound, Even if No One is Around to Hear It
When an amended complaint renders the arguments of a motion to dismiss moot, what effect does it have on the public’s ability to view the parties’ filings on the motion? In Karriker v. Harpoon Holdings, L.P., 2023 NCBC 67,
The CFPB’s Continued Spotlight on Medical Debt Emphasizes the Importance of Proper Provider Billing
Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its 2023 Annual Report on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which notes the CFPB’s activities and observations related to debt collection in 2022. The CFPB is continuing its trend
Oregon Passes State Privacy Law
The state of Oregon has passed a comprehensive data protection law (SB0619), which will go into effect in July 2024.What do you need to know about SB0619, also known as the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act?
- Similar to the Colorado
A Cookie Is Not Just a Cookie: EDPB Issues Draft Guidelines on Art 5(3) ePrivacy Directive
A cookie is not just a cookie, according to the European Data Protection Board. It’s also similar technologies, and access and Internet of Things (IOT).
Here are some key takeaways you need to know from the EDPB’s draft guidelines on
The Family Gift That Couldn’t Be Ungiven
I grew up in a household where my father worked as an engineer for a large manufacturer. My mother and I worked in small family businesses where there were 5-10 employees. Suffice to say we had some interesting dinner conversations