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The scope of Dynamex is still unknown. The California Legislature and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit continue to hold employers and independent contractors in limbo as they struggle to apply the "ABC Test" for determining whether a...By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

With the departure of Alexander Acosta as Secretary of Labor, the Department immediately got an acting chief who is expected to more closely align with the White House. Meanwhile, the nominee to replace him, Eugene Scalia, is well known for his DOL...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

M&A activity in the retail sector fell sharply during the first half of 2019, as uncertainty and digital disruption continue to put pressure on the sector . There were just 54 deals in the retail sector during the first half of 2019, compared to 84...By: White & Case LLP

Owlet Baby Care, Inc. advertised its “Smart Sock” baby monitor with prominent claims that the monitor offers parents “peace of mind,” and promises that babies will “be ok.” The ad message is qualified by disclaimers that the monitors are not medical...By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

SPACs are increasingly being viewed as an additional platform for private equity sponsors to complement their existing platforms. They provide sponsors with favorable economics and the opportunity to target companies that may want to go public rather...By: Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Can an employer provide health care coverage for its employees by simply setting aside cash for them on a tax-favored basis (in an HRA - a health reimbursement arrangement), and otherwise get out of the complexities of sponsoring an ERISA health care...By: Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Under Title VII, employers are vicariously liable for incidents of sexual harassment engaged in by supervisors. In its Faragher and Ellerth decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged a limited defense to claims of supervisor harassment where the...By: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Employers subject to the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate (generally, those with 50 or more full-time equivalents) are required to offer qualifying, affordable health insurance coverage to substantially all full-time employees in order to avoid...By: White and Williams LLP

On June 25, 2019, Governor Lamont signed into law “An Act Concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave,” (“PFMLA”) enacting what is reported to be the most generous family leave law in the country.  The law provides employees with up to 12 weeks of paid...By: Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Massachusetts Federal Court Dismisses Suit By Japanese Plaintiffs Against Massachusetts Reactor Designer For Japanese Disaster Based On Forum Non Conveniens, Citing Japanese Compensation System That Provided Alternative Forum Albeit Only Against...By: Foley Hoag LLP