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Mark S. Dreux, Darrell S. Gay, Henry Morris, Jr., Alexandra M. Romero, Michael L. Stevens
On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its long-awaited emergency temporary standard (ETS) mandating that large employers require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain weekly tests and wear face coverings in the workplace.
Angela M. Santos
Brands Must Ensure Forced Labor is Not Used and Environmental Claims are Accurate
Douglas A. Grimm
On November 2, 2021, CMS published the 2022 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule that addressed its previously-proposed penalties for hospital non-compliance with price reporting requirements.
Les Jacobowitz, Michael Lengel
Snidely Whiplash kidnaps Nell and, in the show’s opening, ties her to the railroad tracks to get even with his nemesis, Dudley Do-Right, of the famed Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Menacing music plays.
Gus N. Paras
Regulatory Guidance Aims to Apply Banking Regulations to Stablecoin Issuers
Karen Ellis Carr, Stanley H. Abramson, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D.
A recent announcement by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) got the immediate attention of companies that manufacture, process, or import finished products for sale and use by consumer, commercial, and industrial customers.
Douglas A. Grimm, Hillary M. Stemple
CMS published the 2022 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule on November 2, 2021. The Rule keeps intact CMS’s temporary physician supervision requirements related to the provision of telehealth services.
Leah Scarpelli, John Gurley, Matthew Nolan
On October 31, 2021, the Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative announced an agreement with the European Union (EU) to remove the 25% additional tariffs on steel and 10% additional tariffs on aluminum pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington
The Department of Justice recently announced a new initiative that aims to hold government contractors accountable when they fail to meet required cybersecurity standards.
Stephanie Trunk
Proposed Rules Seek to Repeal Multiple Trump Era Regulations That Received Prior Industry Scrutiny
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Mohammed T. Farooqui
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries.
Anthony V. Lupo, Danielle W. Bulger, Sarah Alberstein
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently affirmed a decision by the District Court for the Southern District of New York, finding that refurbished antique watches retaining an original manufacturer’s trademark and sold by a third-party defendant were not infringing.
Henry Morris, Jr.
Earlier this week, the EEOC updated its COVID-19 Technical Assistance.
Nancy A. Noonan, Berin S. Romagnolo
The Biden Administration just announced that starting November 8, 2021 there will be stricter vaccine and COVID testing requirements for all air travelers into the US.
John P. Zaimes, Natalie C. Kreeger
On October 7, 2021, Governor Newsom signed the Silenced No More Act (SB-331), which expands existing restrictions on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in settlement agreements based on claims of workplace discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Trevor M. Jorgensen, Derek Barella
On Monday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID guidance, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” to address religious objections to employer vaccine mandates.
Lauren C. Schaefer
On October 13, 2021, the EEOC once again issued updated FAQs concerning the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, among others, to issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pamela M. Deese, Justin A. Goldberg
Many may not realize that the synonymous phrase “Play Like a Champion Today” could be trademarked by a private company. In this case, the phrase has been registered by Play Like A Champion Today LLC (PLACT) and PLACT has licensed the phrase for Notre Dame merchandise.
Birgit Matthiesen, Antonio J. Rivera, James Kim*
In this installment of the Five Questions, Five Answers podcast, Director of North American Manufacturing Birgit Matthiesen explores the impact of the USMCA on the electric mobility sector with Antonio J. Rivera and James Kim.
Mark S. Dreux, Alexandra M. Romero
Large employers should soon have specific guidance on complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) vaccine and testing mandate.
Two Common Threshold Issues in LLC Ownership Disputes: Choice of Law and Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Kirstie Brenson, Adam Diederich
Ownership disputes often arise from a common scenario: a few friends start an LLC together. The friends each take an ownership interest in the LLC and decide to organize their LLC under Delaware law. \
Mass. Department of Family Medical Leave Decreases Employer Tax Rate and Increases Employee Benefits
Lauren C. Schaefer
The Massachusetts Department of Family Medical Leave (DFML), which administers the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law in Massachusetts has published important information regarding an increase in the amount of weekly benefits available in the upcoming year.
Anthony V. Lupo, Pamela M. Deese, Matthew R. Mills, Eva J. Pulliam, Dan Jasnow
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on October 13, 2021, warned 700 major consumer products companies and national advertisers that any future violations of the FTC’s endorsement and testimonial guidance could result in civil fines of up to $43,792 per incident. While the notices do not allege a
Effective October 18, 2021, Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of Health and Human Services renewed the declaration of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) that was first declared on January 20, 2020.
Robert A.H. Middleton, Daniel J. Deeb
Environmental justice remains a top concern for the Biden Administration.