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Seyfarth Synopsis: On February 26, 2020, the Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in Intel Corp. Investment Policy Committee, et al. v. Sulyma. 589 U.S. ___ (2020), holding that plan participants must read plan disclosures to...By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

On February 26, 2020, the United States Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by Justice Samuel Alito, held that for purposes of assessing the appropriate statute of limitations for a breach of fiduciary duty claim under the Employee Retirement...By: Shearman & Sterling LLP

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened its initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 H-1B cap on March 1, which will run through noon Eastern on March 20. During this time, employers who plan to file H-1B petitions...By: Ulmer & Berne LLP

How would the Virginia’s  Workers’ Compensation system deal with a virus like the Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  It is not to hard to imagine a scenario where a workplace outbreak of the virus leads to multiple worker’s compensation claims....By: Vandeventer Black LLP

As the Coronavirus (also known as “COVID-19”) continues to spread globally, including 43 known cases and increased reports of infections across ten U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has warned that this virus is...By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

On February 26, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) formally issued its final rule on joint employment under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)....By: K&L Gates LLP

The coronavirus has already had a large (some would say devastating) effect on the global economy. How will it affect the day-to-day operations of an employer? Obviously, businesses want their employees to be safe and healthy, but news stories about...By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

With Super Tuesday coming up on March 3, 2020, it’s smart for employers to have a plan on how to handle voting day itself and the aftermath and its effects. Here are some quick tips to make sure that March 3rd comes and goes like business as usual at...By: Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP

Subcontractors must pay close attention to provisions in their subcontract that refer back to terms in the prime contract. These provisions are commonly referred to as "flow-down" clauses. Most subs are, of course, familiar with these provisions....By: Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

The North Carolina Industrial Commission announced several rule changes. The most impactful change is related to when a First Report of Injury by a Form 19 is required. Commission is accepting public comment for this and other changes....By: Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP