It’s that time of year for employers to make their lists and check them twice. While doing so, there are several new employment laws to consider for 2023. The following outlines the major new laws that will affect most employers
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Mining Industry on the Losing End of Two Clean Water Act Cases
By Chris Colyer
The mining industry was on the losing end of two recent Clean Water Act cases.
Stone v. High Mountain Mining Company, LLC,[1] was decided September 12, 2022, and involved a citizen suit challenge to a…
2023: The Year Pay Transparency Becomes a Much Bigger Deal
By John Lomax
The continuing trend of state and local government regulating more aspects of the employment relationship continues, and this time the focus is on pay transparency. These new laws require employers to disclose the pay they offer in job postings. Colorado…
Liquidated Damages: Too High and It’s a Penalty. Too Low and You’re Out of Luck.
By Cfernandez
Liquidated damages provisions in commercial and residential real estate contracts play a vital role when a transaction goes south, and should be given careful consideration when negotiating a real estate contract. Liquidated damages may be referred to…
Federal Circuit Holds Patent Venue Decision Based on Remote Workers Did Not Warrant Mandamus Relief
By Dan Staren
By Daniel M. Staren and David G. Barker
The Federal Circuit recently denied a mandamus petition seeking relief from a district court order denying a motion to dismiss a patent case for improper venue under 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b).…
TTAB Mulls Whether Mavericks Star Luka Doncic Can Revoke Trademark Consent After Issuance of a Mark
By Dan Staren
By: Zach Schroeder and David Barker
To obtain a trademark containing or consisting of a living individual’s name, portrait, or signature, that individual must give written consent. 15 U.S.C. § 1052(c). The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is…
The Arizona Supreme Court Confirms that Judgment Liens Attach to Homestead Property
By Ben Reeves
By: Ben Reeves
The Arizona Supreme Court recently clarified that a judgment lien does, in fact, attach to the proceeds of the sale of a homestead property. See In re McLauchlan. In sum, if the sale of a home…
Don’t Be Lazy with Your Tenders
Our clients probably spend significant time, money and effort refining and updating their contract provisions covering indemnification and the duty to defend claims arising on their projects. But they should also consider spending an appropriate and adequate…
CalSavers Program Expanding for Small Employers
On August 26, 2022, the Governor of California signed Senate Bill No. 1126 (“S.B. 1126”) into law, amending California’s CalSavers Retirement Savings Program (“CalSavers”). In general terms, CalSavers automatically enrolls eligible California employees in ROTH Individual Retirement Accounts if their…
AZ Senate Bill 1403 Imposes New Workers’ Compensation Notice Requirements for Employers
By Chuck Keller
As a result of Arizona Senate Bill 1403, effective September 24, 2022, the Arizona worker’s compensation statute will be amended to add section A.R.S. § 23-1061(N). The new statutory provision applies when an insurance company and/or a self-insuring employer receives…