On Wednesday, February 26th, the CDC reported the first case of COVID-19 where the source of the chain is, as yet, unknown. That might indicate that community spread of the virus is going undetected in California....By: Shipman & Goodwin LLP
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It appears Oregon will be joining the wave of states enacting laws against hair-based discrimination. House Bill 4107 would amend antidiscrimination statutes in Oregon to include discrimination based on hairstyle. Following the lead of various other...By: Tonkon Torp LLP
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Today, the National Labor Relations Board (the "Board") is issuing a much anticipated final rule providing guidance on determining whether two employers are "joint employers" for purposes of the National Labor Relations Act (the "Act")....By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
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On Tuesday, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) announced that, on February 26, 2020, it will issue its final rule governing joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”)....By: Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
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Many if not most corporate and other institutions have established whistleblower "hotlines" or otherwise encouraged whistleblowers to come forward with complaints. Depending on the complaint, work product protection frequently kicks in. But do such...By: McGuireWoods LLP
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Lyons Ins. Agency, Inc. v. Wark, C.A. No. 2017-0348-SG (Del. Ch. Jan. 28, 2020). In this decision on cross-motions for summary judgment, the Delaware Court of Chancery held that a liquidated damages clause for a breach of a covenant not to compete...By: Morris James LLP
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The CFPB filed a complaint in a South Carolina federal district court against Upstate Law Group LLC. and two of its individual owners and managers that alleges the defendants violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act’s UDAAP prohibition in...By: Ballard Spahr LLP
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Financial institutions M&A sector trends: brokers/corporate finance — H2 2019 and outlook for 2020. Household names turn to M&A as market disruption from fintechs offering commission-free trading continues. Overview - CURRENT MARKET - Consistent;...By: White & Case LLP
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Continuing our annual tradition, we have compiled our top developments and headlines for 2019 & 2020 in trade secret, non-compete, and computer fraud law. Here’s what you need to know to keep abreast of the ever-changing law in this area....By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Corporate Pay Equity - When competing for top talent, equal pay matters. Boards of directors are increasingly demanding proactive measures to ensure equal pay, and many Fortune 500 companies are publishing the results of their equal pay studies....By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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