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Ten years ago, the first Belgian offshore wind turbines started producing electricity, benefiting from financial support mechanisms established by the government to ensure the economic viability of these projects. This sector has now matured and...By: Dentons

Big Tech as well as other global companies will likely have to modify their business models - Japan’s growing e-Commerce market continues to benefit both businesses, which are able to reach more customers and reduce costs, and consumers, who enjoy...By: White & Case LLP

The Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PP-4422 dated August 22, 2019, (The "Resolution") focuses on improving of electricity consumption efficiency by implementing modern mechanisms and standards in construction, providing...By: Dentons

In a significant victory for California employers who use arbitration agreements, the California Supreme Court ruled (ZB, N.A. et al. v. Superior Court of San Diego County, S246711 (September 12, 2019)) that the recovery of underpaid wages was not a...By: Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits

The recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision to deny a motion to dismiss in Genuine Parts Company v. Essendant Inc.1 provides worthwhile reminders of the necessity of deal participants in acquisition transactions to strictly comply with a “no shop”...By: Ropes & Gray LLP

Pay equity concerns in Hollywood are not limited to famous actresses (such as Michelle Williams) or comediennes (such as Mo’Nique). As reported this week by the Hollywood Reporter, the co-writer of smash hit “Crazy Rich Asians” rejected the chance to...By: Fisher Phillips

In Local 702, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO v. National Labor Relations Board and Consolidated Communications, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently upheld the termination of a long-term employee for...By: Littler

The Work Injury Compensation Bill 2019 (the Bill) was passed in Parliament on 3 September 2019. Broad amendments to the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) will be introduced to enhance protection for both employers and employees. The proposed...By: Dentons

California employers just won a major victory this week when the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in ZB, N.A. v. Superior Court. The exposure in Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases was dramatically reduced to only...By: Carlton Fields

On September 9, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its decision in The Boeing Company, 368 NLRB No. 67 (2019), clarifying an earlier ruling and reinstating the traditional community of interest standard for bargaining unit...By: Littler