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As you may know, the Department of Labor has included the proposal of a new fiduciary rule on its Regulatory Agenda. The Agenda indicated that it would be issued in December of last year. But, of course, it hasn’t......By: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread, U.S. employers considering taking preventative measures to reduce transmission should bear in mind employment laws that may restrict certain precautions, including the Americans with...By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Should We Take Additional Precautions? If so, What Proactive Steps Can We Take To Keep Our Workplace healthy and Safe? Yes. The General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires employers to furnish “employment and a...By: McDermott Will & Emery

Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can put a business at risk of tax assessments, penalties, and wage and hour claims. Understanding the difference between an employee and independent contractor is vital for any business to...By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

In response to multiple news and industry reports that many urban areas in the United States are suffering a crisis in affordable housing, many states and cities are actively considering rent control as an ameliorative measure....By: Cozen O'Connor

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Riggins Commercial Construction, LLC, (“Riggins”) entered into a February 12th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of a...By: Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,

Drafting Construction Contracts to Address Potential Risks and Impacts from Infectious Disease- Parties to large commercial and residential construction projects typically enter into complex contract agreements that lay out each party’s rights and...By: Akerman LLP

ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - The Court Of Justice Of The EU Rules Provides Clarity On The Assessment Of Pay-For-Delay Agreements - The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has backed the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s decision to fine a...By: K&L Gates LLP

“Be careful as you go down the stairs, officer. An alligator lives in my basement.” Police in Madison Township, Ohio, last week found a 5-foot gator penned in the basement of a family home....By: BakerHostetler

The Federal Trade Commission seeks public comment related to its future role in restricting the use of non-compete clauses in employer-employee contracts. The comment period ends on March 11, 2020. Comments may be submitted electronically or in paper...By: Vinson & Elkins LLP