Businesses operating in California that rely on location tracking – whether for fleet management, employee monitoring, logistics, or marketing – should pay close attention to a bill that would dramatically alter the legal...more
3/6/2025
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Consumer Privacy Rights ,
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Data Retention ,
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Employee Monitoring ,
Employee Tracking ,
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Location Data ,
Notice Requirements ,
Opt-In ,
Privacy Policy ,
State Privacy Laws ,
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In a somewhat surprising development, the Federal Trade Commission just announced that it intends to continue scrutinizing noncompete agreements and other arrangements the FTC feels are unfair to workers. Last week, Federal...more
California employers should be paying close attention to a pending bill that would significantly restrict how employers use workplace surveillance tools. If enacted, AB 1331 would prohibit employers from using workplace...more
Visitors from around the world will descend on the U.S., Mexico, and Canada next year as the three countries jointly host FIFA's 2026 World Cup -- and your business might want to start preparing already. It’s being billed as...more
1/10/2025
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Wearable technologies are becoming increasingly common in the workplace, but a new guidance document from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has made it clear that employers need to tread carefully. From smart...more
1/8/2025
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Now that the federal non-compete ban has been shelved, we expect lawmakers in blue states to ramp up their efforts in this area. In particular, New York State lawmakers will likely introduce legislation that addresses some of...more
As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more
12/12/2024
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Student Athletes ,
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Wage and Hour ,
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Workplace Safety
It’s no longer good enough for your business to have a reactive approach to consumer privacy – you need a proactive strategy to manage compliance, foster consumer trust, and stay competitive in this modern era. While many...more
11/13/2024
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Data Deletion ,
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Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Data Subject Access Requests ,
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Opt-Outs ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
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Privacy Policy ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Third-Party Risk ,
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Businesses that use website tracking software to monitor activity for marketing purposes must comply with a growing list of state laws – but does that include a nearly 60-year-old Massachusetts law requiring consent to record...more
10/25/2024
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Less than two years from now, visitors from around the world will descend on the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, as the three countries jointly host FIFA’s 2026 World Cup – and your business might want to start preparing already....more
10/11/2024
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A Texas federal court just struck down the FTC’s proposed ban on non-competition agreements on a nationwide basis mere weeks before it was set to take effect, meaning employers across the country can breathe a sigh of relief...more
8/21/2024
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Chevron Deference ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Unfair Competition
Texas will soon be the next state to have a comprehensive consumer data privacy and security law when the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act takes effect on July 1. It will require businesses to take several compliance...more
6/6/2024
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Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Notice Requirements ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
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Texas ,
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LinkedIn has become a key part of the business world for workers and employers alike. The platform can aid your recruitment efforts, company branding, and business development. But the world’s largest professional networking...more
5/31/2024
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Non-Solicitation Agreements ,
Protected Concerted Activity ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Social Media ,
Social Media Policy ,
Trade Secrets
Employers likely have lots of questions as you try to understand the FTC’s new non-compete ban. After all, non-competes have become a tool for businesses of all types and sizes, and if the rule survives legal challenges, it...more
The federal government took an unprecedented step yesterday by finalizing a rule that seeks to ban non-competition agreements between nearly all employers and all workers. If the rule survives legal challenges, you will not...more
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers just unveiled a sweeping proposal to pass the nation’s first data privacy law and hand a significant amount of power to consumers, one that would bring about a massive change in the way...more
After a failed attempt to ban non-compete agreements statewide last year, New York City legislators are now poised to take matters into their own hands. Just weeks ago, the New York City Council unveiled a trio of proposed...more
It’s 7:30 PM on a Thursday night and you check your phone after finishing dinner – and you see a business emergency starting to brew. You could use some help from your team tonight to gear up for what is bound to be a crazy...more
Kentucky may soon become the next state to join the growing roster of states passing comprehensive consumer privacy laws, now one step closer to creating a framework that will have a significant impact on how businesses...more
New Jersey lawmakers just passed a bill that would create the state’s first consumer data privacy legal framework, providing consumers with more control over their personal information and requiring businesses to make...more
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
12/4/2023
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Bias ,
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College Admissions ,
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Construction Industry ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
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Data Deletion ,
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Employee Handbooks ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
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Human Resources Professionals ,
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Labor Relations ,
Labor Shortage ,
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Mexico ,
Name and Likeness ,
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Non-Compete Agreements ,
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OSHA ,
Over-Time ,
Pay Data ,
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Privacy Laws ,
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Recruitment Policies ,
Remote Working ,
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Restaurant Industry ,
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Salaried Employees ,
Scheduling Letters ,
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School Policies ,
SCOTUS ,
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Sports ,
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Students ,
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This detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions, fully updated for 2023, addresses the workplace-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters. In addition to legal obligations you need to...more
8/28/2023
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Disaster Aid ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hurricane Season ,
Labor Relations ,
Layoffs ,
Leave of Absence ,
Natural Disasters ,
Severe Weather ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Injury ,
Workplace Safety
Remote and hybrid work arrangements continue to reshape the way employers approach performance management, and many organizations are turning to technology to help supervise offsite workers. Whether an employer simply notes...more
Texas became the latest state to pass comprehensive consumer data privacy and security legislation when Governor Abbot signed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act into law on June 18. It will require businesses to take...more
7/5/2023
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Corporate Counsel ,
Data Collection ,
Data Controller ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Data-Sharing ,
Notice Requirements ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Policy ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Texas
New York lawmakers just passed legislation that would ban employee non-compete agreements, heading to Governor Hochul for consideration. If signed into effect by the governor, the law will be a sea change for New York...more