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Post-Filing, Pre-Institution Merger Time-Bars Inter Partes Review

In Power Integrations v. Semiconductor Components, the Federal Circuit ruled that privy and real-party-in-interest (RPI) relationships arising after a petition is filed but before institution may bar institution under section 315(b). In that...By: Jones Day
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Jones Day | Jun 28,2019 |

Hiding in plain sight: identifying hidden employment risks in your business

Here are five hidden risks common to many workplaces which employers should prioritise to save your business considerable time and expense in future claims......By: Dentons
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Dentons | Jun 28,2019 |

Compensation and Benefits Insights – June 2019

On April 19, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Revenue Procedure 2019-19 (the “Revenue Procedure”) and a separate IRS Release (the “Release”) updating the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (“EPCRS”). The Revenue Procedure...By: King & Spalding
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King & Spalding | Jun 28,2019 |

Connecticut Passes Legislation Enhancing Employer’s Obligations Regarding Sexual Harassment Training and Notification to Employees

Connecticut has joined the growing number of states passing or enhancing laws aimed to deter sexual harassment in the workplace. On June 18, 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law a bill entitled “An Act Combatting Sexual Assault and...By: Cozen O'Connor
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Cozen O'Connor | Jun 28,2019 |

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Seeks Win for Equal Pay as They Pursue World Cup Title

The U.S. Women’s National Team is on track to defend its 2015 World Cup title after defeating Spain in the Round of 16 on June 24. They’re the favorite in their upcoming quarter-final match against France on June 27. Away from the pitch, they face...By: Stokes Wagner
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Stokes Wagner | Jun 28,2019 |

“I Didn’t Sign That!” – Applicability of Waivers of Subrogation to Non-Signatory Third Parties

In Gables Construction v. Red Coats, 2019 Md. App. LEXIS 419, Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals considered whether a contractual waiver of subrogation in the prime contract for a construction project barred a third party – a fire watch vendor hired...By: White and Williams LLP
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White and Williams LLP | Jun 28,2019 |

Avoiding Pitfalls When Trying to Offer Benefits That Exceed the FMLA’s Mandate

On March 14, 2019 the Department of Labor issued an opinion letter considering whether employers violate the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by expanding the amount of leave given to an employee before designating the leave as protected by the FMLA. ...By: Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers
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Another Shot Across the Bows: EC Levies $32 Million Gun-Jumping Fine on Canon

As the time taken to secure merger control clearances for global transactions lengthens, the parties and their advisers may be tempted to explore alternative deal structures that might allow a transaction to close sooner than otherwise expected. In a...By: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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New York State Legislature Lowers the Standards for Proving Unlawful Harassment, Passes Other Sweeping Changes to Harassment and Discrimination Laws

In response to mounting attention to the #MeToo movement, on June 19, 2019, the New York State Legislature passed Assembly Bill A8421 / Senate Bill 6577 (“Bill”), a measure that is even more far-reaching and, thus, potentially more consequential in...By: Epstein Becker & Green
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Epstein Becker & Green | Jun 28,2019 |

New York To Curb Employer Use of Applicant and Employee Wage and Salary History

Just days before concluding its legislative session, the New York Legislature enacted a law focusing on an employer’s acquisition and use of applicant and employee wage and salary history when making decisions regarding hiring, promotion and...By: Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits
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