As extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) programs unfold in several U.S. states, Environmental General Counsel is using its international connections within IR Global – a multi-disciplinary professional services network –...more
American Addiction Centers Inc. faces a class action in the Middle District of Tennessee for allegations that it violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by failing to protect patient data from...more
At the end of December, the Second Circuit joined several other circuit courts in holding that a plaintiff adequately pleads an Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) violation when she states with the requisite particularity that at...more
In September 2023, the Service Employees International Union filed a Petition to represent the players on the Dartmouth College “Men’s Basketball Team.” In March 2024, an election was held. Dartmouth College’s mens’...more
Following the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana (2022) U.S. 639 and the California Supreme Court’s decision in Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (2023) 14 Cal. 5th 1104, when...more
CyberArk, an identity security provider, has issued a new report on employee risk that is a must-read for IT Professionals and executives. The report highlights several findings that are directly related to the risks...more
Effective January 1, 2025 the minimum wage in Rhode Island has been increased to fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour. Exceptions to the new minimum wage in Rhode Island will continue for fulltime students under nineteen (19)...more
Employers in the Empire State face several significant changes in 2025. These legal developments impact everything from sick leave to minimum wage. Here are the key takeaways for employers....more
The Ontario government recently announced January 1, 2026, as the effective date for the new pay transparency requirements in relation to publicly advertised job postings under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the...more
On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its earlier stay of the injunction suspending the reporting deadlines for the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”)....more
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, unlocking new possibilities in automation, creativity, and problem-solving. However, as we look toward 2025, the success and...more
In part 2 of our social media marketing series, Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow deep dive into the unique legal risks brands face when navigating social media. From FTC compliance to IP infringement and content clearance,...more
On December 20, 2024, Mexico amended its Constitution to pass control of the energy sector from two independent regulators to its executive branch. Before this reform, the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) and the National...more
Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law? Yes, whistleblowers in France are protected under: -Law No. 2016-1691 of December 9, 2016, on transparency, the fight against corruption, and the modernization of...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER INDIAN LAW - INVESTMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE IN INDIA - 1. INTRODUCTION TO REAL ESTATE IN INDIA - Since the liberalization of Indian economy, the real estate...more
American Addiction Centers (AAC) has notified 422,424 individuals that their personal information was stolen in a cyber-attack attributed to the Rhysida criminal organization. The incident was discovered on September 26,...more
Today’s medical systems move faster, operate at greater scale, and handle a wider volume and variety of ailments than ever before. Doctors have access to vast repositories of medical information and data, all of which are...more
On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its new fact sheet, “Wearables in the Workplace: Using Wearable Technologies Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws,” which provides...more
On December 20, 2024, Youth Eastside Services (“YES”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unknown and unauthorized party...more
Overview: The Fifth Circuit’s highly anticipated decision on December 31, 2024, in the Serta Simmons case has significant implications for borrowers and lenders in financial distress situations. The issue on appeal concerned...more
2024 was a year chock-full of data breaches and privacy violations. Many new data privacy and cybersecurity regulations were introduced (and became effective), and regulators sent a strong message to businesses that privacy...more
As a result of the Executive Order of December 30, 2024, the federal government will be closed on January 9, 2025, for President Carter’s funeral. The NYSE and the Nasdaq have also announced that those exchanges will be...more
On December 31, 2024, Senior Citizens, Inc. (“Senior Citizens”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party previously had gained access to its...more
President Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office is expected to reshape U.S. policies related to immigration. Many of those changes will impact U.S. employers, even those without employees on work visas. Here are the top...more