Legal News

On May 27, 2019, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI) expanded the scope of the industries for which submission of a prior notification is required for foreign direct investment. This recent revision of relevant rules in Japan...By: White & Case LLP

Welcome to the latest edition of our Myanmar update for 2019. We have distilled the top news items into this summary 'speed read'. Further liberalisation of the Myanmar banking and financial services sector - The Central Bank of Myanmar (“CBM”) is...By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

On June 25, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed into law the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, which on January 1, 2020, makes it legal in the State of Illinois for any individual over the age of 21 to possess 30 grams (i.e. an ounce) of marijuana flower;...By: Clark Hill PLC

Major changes are in store for New York employers under a new bill passed in the waning hours of the 2019 legislative session....By: Orrick - Global Employment Law Group

On May 17, 2019, Judge Renee Marie Bumb of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey rejected the parties’ request to dismiss a Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) lawsuit without the Judge’s review of the settlement agreements. ...By: FordHarrison

Integrated Oncology Network (ION), a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners, has announced it acquired e+CancerCare (e+)....By: McGuireWoods LLP

In the first episode of this multi-part series, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan cover key information for employers about workplace safety in California. Topics include best practices when Cal/OSHA shows up for an inspection, handling employee interview...By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a June 3rd news release stating that it cited Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. (“Fresh Foods”) for alleged violations. Fresh Food is stated to operate a farm in Belle Glade, Florida....By: Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,

Female Employee Forced to Resign Due To Repeated Harassment Federal Agency Charges - CHARLOTTE - Hunter Auto & Wrecker Service, Inc., a Charlotte, North Carolina headquartered corporation, violated federal law when it subjected a female employee...By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

A clause stating that a reduction in room size by more than 3% would be “deemed material” related only to the materiality of the variation from the contract drawings, rather than the materiality of the resulting breach of contract. Parties can agree...By: Allen & Overy LLP