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New Whistleblowing Legislation for European Union New Legislation Enacted - On April 16, 2019, the European Parliament passed a directive on the “Protection of persons reporting on breaches of Union law.” This legislation adopts the protection of...By: Littler

As if wading through the NAICS codes to complete the Hart-Scott-Rodino form’s Item 5 wasn’t exciting enough already, this fall HSR filers can anticipate an added adrenaline surge when reporting annual revenues under Item 5. On June 27, the FTC, with...By: Thompson Coburn LLP

Let’s start by defining terms. There are a number of characteristics that might be used to bring definition to “potential” size, profitability, locations, and so on. But, for purposes of this discussion, I define it as achieving the professional...By: Hayse LLC

After years of confusion about whether grain bins are subject to sales tax, this past legislative session the Iowa legislature clarified that grain bins are exempt from sales tax. In doing so, the Iowa legislature—likely unknowingly—increased the...By: Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C.

The court of appeal held that an urgency ordinance enacted to impose a temporary moratorium on the establishment and operation of new charter schools in Huntington Park was invalid. California Charter Schools Association v. City of Huntington Park,...By: Perkins Coie

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to work in a compliance program where you are also trying help those in most need all over the world?  Where your first concern in an investigation is to ensure the safety of the investigator and...By: Thomas Fox

Unionized workers wishing to rid themselves of continued union representation (and their employers) just got some very good news from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) with the issuance of Johnson Controls, Inc., 368 NLRB No. 20...By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode A Piece of the Action which aired on January 12, 1968, Star Date 4798.0. Compliance Takeaways: 1. The written word still holds power. 2. Can you communicate in local...By: Thomas Fox

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Immunity Syndrome which aired on January 19, 1968, Star Date 4307.1. Compliance Takeaways: 1. For export control compliance; screen, screen and then screen again. 2. How do...By: Thomas Fox

Starting in 2020, employers will be able to offer health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) that work in conjunction with individual coverage or Medicare without running afoul of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) market reform rules. These individual...By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,