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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - February 2020 #2

Former PG&E lawyer named new regional EPA chief in California - Los Angeles Times – February 11 - Days after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) removed its top official in California, Mike Stoker, the agency announced Tuesday that it...By: Allen Matkins
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Allen Matkins | Feb 19,2020 |

U.S. DOT Issues Warning Regarding Use Of CBD Products By DOT-Regulated Employees

The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance published a notice on February 18, 2020 concerning the use of hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products by safety-sensitive employees regulated by DOT’s agencies (including...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Jackson Lewis P.C. | Feb 19,2020 |

New Jersey Continues to be an Epicenter of Marijuana-Related Employment Issues

In November, we wrote about a lawsuit filed against Amazon by a New Jersey man claiming he was wrongfully terminated due to a failed marijuana drug test despite being a patient in the state’s medical marijuana program. Now, New Jersey state lawmakers...By: Locke Lord LLP
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Locke Lord LLP | Feb 19,2020 |

[Audio] Compliance Perspectives: Compliance Lessons from Theranos

Tyler Schultz, like many others, was entranced by the vision of Theranos and its charismatic founder Elizabeth Holmes. He would not remain so for long, ultimately sharing his concerns with her, his grandfather (a member of the board), and then...By: Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)
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European leveraged finance: A bifurcated balancing act: Data dive: European leveraged finance 2020

- The covenant-lite share of European institutional loan issuance in 2019 reached 92 per cent - European leveraged loan issuance in 2019 was down slightly on the previous year to €209.1 billion - High yield bond issuance jumped more than 20 per...By: White & Case LLP
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White & Case LLP | Feb 19,2020 |

Ahead of the pack: US M&A 2019: Key dealmaking decisions from Delaware and New York

We focus on two H2 2019 rulings that could affect M&A transactions in the future. Genuine Parts: Acceptance of termination fee does not prevent further remedies - In September 2019, the Delaware Chancery Court refused to dismiss claims against...By: White & Case LLP
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White & Case LLP | Feb 19,2020 |

[Video] #WorkforceWednesday: Component 2 Pay Data Shutdown, CDC Coronavirus Guidance, and California Employers Fight Back - Employment Law This Week®

It’s #WorkforceWednesday, featuring Employment Law This Week®, blog posts, client alerts, and other helpful resources from Epstein Becker Green’s Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice. Get the information you need weekly by reviewing a...By: Epstein Becker & Green
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Epstein Becker & Green | Feb 19,2020 |

Using Data From Wearable Devices In Litigation

Millions of people across the globe use some type of wearable device that constantly captures data including health information, fitness levels, location, and much more. These devices, such as Fitbit and the Apple Watch, are often referred to as...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Jackson Lewis P.C. | Feb 19,2020 |

Is “OK, Boomer” OK?

In January, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts drew considerable media attention by asking, during the oral argument of an age discrimination case, Babb v. Wilkie, a question about the relevance of the phrase “OK, Boomer.” A Google search of...By: Fox Rothschild LLP
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Fox Rothschild LLP | Feb 19,2020 |

California Employers: Required Security Screening May Be Compensable Work Time

Employees must be paid for time spent waiting for, and undergoing, searches of their bags, packages and personal technology devices, the California Supreme Court ruled February 13, 2020, in Amanda Frlekin, et al. v Apple, Inc., Case No. S243805,...By: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
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