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Recently Mexico has been facing a considerable and seemingly uncontrollable increase in femicide cases. In 2019, more than 3,825 women were killed, and the rate of femicide in Mexico increased by 6 percent from 2018. Currently, 10 to 15 women are...By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

...The coronavirus (provisionally named SARS-CoV-2, with its disease being named COVID-19) has now been documented in more than 70 countries and territories. More than 90,000 cases have now been documented across the globe, resulting in nearly 3,200...By: Foley & Lardner LLP

Lately, products containing CBD (from beer to skin cream to oils that can be diffused and vaped) seem to be all the rage.  Why are CBD products suddenly turning up everywhere (your local Sheetz convenience store for example)?  Blame it on the Farm...By: McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

All of us are, of course, concerned about what “Coronavirus Disease 2019” (COVID-19) will mean for each of us, our families, schools, workplaces, and our communities. As employers, we must hope for the best, but prepare for the worst....By: Pullman & Comley - Labor, Employment and

During a particularly good episode of The Office, Michael Scott burned his foot, made a screaming SOS call to the receptionist imploring the good people of Dunder-Mifflin for assistance, wrapped his leg in bubble wrap, and took up crutches....By: FordHarrison

Fear of the coronavirus is causing many employers to permit—or in some cases mandate—employees to work remotely. While this measure is designed to minimize the risk of virus transmission, it presents an altogether different risk when it comes to...By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

With global concern regarding novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and COVID-19 rising and cases in the United States now being widely reported, employers should consider several issues surrounding managing a potential outbreak....By: Hodgson Russ LLP

With confirmed cases in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, it appears the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”), often referred to as the “Coronavirus,” may present significant issues for employers throughout New England....By: Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

At the end of last year the SECURE Act, which contained a number of changes applicable to retirement plans for both individuals and businesses, became law. Most of these changes were favorable, with one main exception, which was included to pay for...By: King & Jurgens, L.L.C.

In a recent opinion, the Fairfax Circuit Court deemed unenforceable the non-compete and employee non-solicitation provisions of two doctors who had performed work for the United States Army on behalf of a government contractor. The Court deemed the...By: Arent Fox