Last month, in 89 FR 9920, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“USFWS”) published a final rule revising the eagle take permit (“ETP”) process. USFWS believes the new rule will encourage more participation in the ETP program and account
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Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: Comprehensive Final Rule Expected in 2024
In the United States, mental health (“MH”) and substance use disorder (“SUD”) (collectively “MH/SUD”) have continued to represent areas of intense concern. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the MH struggles of essential workers and health care professionals were pushed to the…
The DOL’s New Proposed Rule Increasing Salary Basis: What it Means for Employers
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers must provide overtime pay to employees at one and one-half times an employee’s regular pay rate for every hour the employee works beyond 40 hours in a workweek, unless the employee falls…
Utah Legislature Repeals and Replaces Utah Social Media Regulation Act
The Rise of Unions in Banking and Finance
Historically, the banking and finance industry has operated without much union interference. However, under the current guidance of Jennifer Abruzzo, General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”), the tides are turning toward unionization in sectors previously not considered…
Proposed State Privacy Law Update: March 11, 2024
Keypoint: Last week, consumer data privacy bills advanced in Minnesota, Maryland, and Missouri, New Hampshire’s Governor signed SB 255 into law, Maryland’s AADC bill advanced in the Senate, and the Hawaii House passed a consumer health data privacy bill.
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The Court of International Trade Rules That Chinese Companies Are Unlikely To Succeed In Case Challenging Their Placement On The UFLPA Entity List
In a February 27, 2024 opinion issued by Judge Gary S. Katzmann, the Court of International Trade held that Ninestar Corporation and its corporate affiliates (“Ninestar”), Chinese manufacturers and sellers of laser printers and printer-related products, were unlikely to succeed…
Avoiding the Landmines on the Path to HealthTech Innovation
Every year, I look forward to the SXSW Interactive Health & MedTech Track, which showcases and explores the future of healthcare technology being created by innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. This year is no different!…
Petition Summary: Section 201 Global Safeguard Investigation on Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber
On February 28, 2024, Fiber Industries LLC d/b/a Darling Fibers, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, and Sun Fiber LLC (“Petitioners”) filed a Petition for Global Safeguard Relief Pursuant to Sections 201-202 of the Trade Act of 1974 on imports of…
Employers Beware: The Scope of Responsibility for Workplace Shootings Is Widening
In 2021, there was a mass shooting at a high school in Michigan in which four students were killed. As a result of this shooting, not only was the shooter prosecuted, but the parents of the shooter were charged with…