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Are You Ready for Martyn’s Law?

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The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 and is expected to be implemented within the next 24 months. There will be no legal requirement to comply until the legislation comes into...more

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The Role of the Structural Engineer in Parking Garage Assessments

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Overview of Parking Garage Infrastructure and the Role of Structural Engineers - Reinforced concrete parking garages are a critical component of urban infrastructure, addressing the growing need for efficient parking...more

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The Top 3 Mistakes Health Club Operators Make in New Jersey

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It might be a surprise, but many health club operators in New Jersey are not in compliance with the law. This can include the gym not being properly registered with the State’s Division of Consumer Affairs or the gym itself...more

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State Licensing Spotlight – Prescription medical device manufacturers & distributors: Regulatory considerations applicable to...

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State licensing for prescription medical device manufacturers and distributors is a complex and evolving landscape. While FDA oversees federal regulations, individual states impose their own licensing requirements, which can...more

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Urgent Care Centers Must Now Comply With Pennsylvania Newborn Safe Haven Law

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Pennsylvania’s Safe Haven Law, also known as the Newborn Protection Act (the Act), allows parents to surrender their infants at hospitals, EMS providers and police stations without criminal liability, but for a few...more

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New Regulations on Driving License and Vehicle Registration

Obtaining a driver’s license is a rite of passage for every individual. It is a symbol of coming of age for teenagers and young adults, as well as the first significant step that one takes after moving to a new country. The...more

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California's Daylighting Law: Keeping Vulnerable Road Users Safe

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As with many states throughout the United States, California deals with an extremely high number of traffic-related accidents that harm pedestrians, bicyclists, skateboarders, and others. For this reason, legislators have...more

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Tesla’s Smart Summon Dilemma: Who Will Be Held Accountable for Tesla’s Risky Push Into Autonomous Technology?

The latest controversy surrounding Tesla’s push into autonomous driving technology has sparked an investigation by U.S. safety regulators into its “Actually Smart Summon” feature. This feature, which allows drivers to summon...more

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FCC Proposes Significant Fine Against Broadcaster for Several Emergency Alert System Violations

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On January 8, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) proposing a $369,190 penalty against a television licensee for willfully and...more

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Children in Public Transport

Affordable and safe public transport is an important requirement for the smooth functioning of daily life in any country. Dubai in particular stands out with an array of public transport available to choose from. Although the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Vape Companies Challenge Iowa’s New Vape Directory Law

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On December 17, 2024, Iowans for Alternatives to Smoking & Tobacco, Inc., Global Source Distribution, LLC, and others filed a complaint and motion for a preliminary injunction in federal district court against the Iowa...more

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A Comprehensive Guide to Substantial Structural Damage: Criteria, Repairs, and Code Compliance

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Introduction: Substantial Structural Damage and Its Impact on Building Repairs - Substantial structural damage (SSD) is a defined term within the International Code Council (ICC) building code library, which assesses the...more

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A Comprehensive Look at Building Safety Regulations and Florida Milestone Inspections (2nd Edition)

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Florida Chapter 2023-203: Ensuring Building Safety in the Wake of Tragedies - It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe...more

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Environmental Liability in Bankruptcy: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Perspective

In general, environmental law seeks to protect public health and the environment by providing for liability, compensation, cleanup, and emergency response to the release or disposal of hazardous substances. And more...more

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EU Adopts World’s First Comprehensive AI Regulation

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On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament passed the much-anticipated European AI Act, which is the first comprehensive attempt to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) globally. The AI Act – which is formally known as the...more

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Deadline Approaching for California Hospitals to Meet Seismic Requirements

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On January 17, 1994, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Northridge, California, resulting in thousands of casualties and approximately $60 billion in damages and economic loss. Hospitals within the impacted area suffered...more

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ENDS Companies Take Legal Action Against Allegedly Noncompliant Competitors

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Recently, NJOY LLC filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against more than 30 foreign and domestic defendants that manufacture, market, distribute, and sell tobacco products in an...more

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Recent Developments Signal Headwinds for Homeopathic Drug Products

Homeopathic drugs have an unusual status in the United States. On the one hand, they are incorporated into the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) within the definition of “drug,” which specifically includes...more

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Changes Coming For Prescribers To The Texas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

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In response to the opioid epidemic, many states, including Texas, created prescription drug monitoring programs to monitor high-risk patients and provider behaviors. The Texas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (“PMP”) is...more

Hogan Lovells

Kari’s Law Compliance Obligations Begin February 16, 2020

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Kari’s Law, signed into law on February 16, 2018, requires organizations that use multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) to provide callers with the ability to dial 911 directly from any telephone in the system. MLTS are often...more

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Multiple International Travel Bans Now in Effect

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Within the last few days, the Trump Administration has expanded an existing travel ban and initiated a new one related to the Coronavirus; similarly other countries have added entry restrictions to try to...more

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ANOTHER Chemical Release Reporting Obligation????

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has proposed new accidental chemical release reporting requirements that are broad in scope and would cover additional chemicals, threshold...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

New Environmental and Telecommunications Laws

Telecommunications - AB 1699 Telecommunications: mobile Internet service providers: first response agencies: emergencies - Fire officials experienced a significant data transmission slowdown of their mobile emergency...more

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Red-Flag Law Expands

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California’s Gun Violence Restraining Order Law Bolstered by Newly Signed Bills - Fifteen new gun control bills were signed into law last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Five of those bills significantly expand and strengthen...more

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Drones: A Legal and Regulatory Update - Operations Over People and at Night Among Issues Addressed in Latest FAA Proposed Rules

The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced much-anticipated proposed changes to its rules for small unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, that weigh less than 55 pounds. ...more

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