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A new leader of a client once asked me, “Lew, what can we do to help you do your job better?” Great question! Potentially scary answer; what do you tell the new guy? After a few moments, I came up with that as a transportation company, the client was great; ... Read More »
Can Employees Voluntarily Work During FMLA Leave?
June 15, 2018
Last month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an opinion that provides a helpful reminder about the extent to which an employer may ask an employee to work during a leave taken under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In D’Onofrio v. Vacation Publications, Inc., ... Read More »
The U.S Supreme Court’s Ruling on Arbitration Clauses
June 14, 2018
On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that arbitration agreements between employees and their employers requiring individual arbitration must be enforced, giving employers the green light to require employees to enter into contracts waiving their class and collective action rights in addition to their right to bring employment ... Read More »
PCI DSS Version 3.2.1 Released: What You Need to Know
June 13, 2018
On May 17, 2018, the Purchase Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) released version 3.2.1 of its PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Founded in 2004 by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, the PCI SSC produces the “best practices” for enhancing the security of payment card and cash ... Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Holds That Class Action Waivers Do Not Violate The NLRA
June 12, 2018
On May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued its 5-4 decision in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, No. 16-285; Ernst & Young LLP v. Morris, No. 16-300; and NLRB v. Murphy Oil USA, Inc., No. 16-307 holding that an employer may require its employees to sign a dispute ... Read More »
EPA Seeks Overhaul of Ozone NAAQS
June 11, 2018
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt issued a memorandum on May 9th that directs the agency’s staff to begin a five-year review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires EPA to periodically review the NAAQS, including both primary and secondary standards, for criteria ... Read More »
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by: USLAW
in Energy law, United States of America
Environmental Due Diligence for Corporate Transactions: The Bona Fide Purchaser and the All Appropriate Inquiry Rule
June 8, 2018
A few months ago we posted our first blog on environmental due diligence, and as promised, we will continue to post on this important subject. This week we will focus on the popular, yet oft-mistaken, bona fide purchaser exception and the all appropriate inquiries rule (AAI rule) under CERCLA. In ... Read More »
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by: USLAW
in Energy law, United States of America
Supreme Court Sides With Employers on Individual Arbitration, Class Action Waiver Agreements
June 7, 2018
The United States Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision ruled that employment agreements forcing workers to forgo pursuing class action claims are legal and do not violate the National Labor Relations Act. Specifically, the court held that arbitration agreements that include class waiver provisions as a condition of employment do ... Read More »
GDPR Makes the EU Toughest on Data Privacy
June 6, 2018
Today marks the beginning of a long-awaited and, in some circles, long-feared era—the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is officially in effect. In the months leading up to today, many technology companies have been scrambling to comply with the new regulation. The GDPR, among other things, permits individuals to request ... Read More »
New Construction Law in the Czech Republic – part two
May 29, 2018
As of 1 January 2018 the Amendment of the Building Act, i.e. the Act No. 225/2017 Coll., amending the Act No. 183/2006 Coll., on town and country planning and building code (Building Act), became effective in the Czech Republic. Part two of this article is devoted to additional changes in ... Read More »
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New Construction Law in the Czech Republic – part one
May 28, 2018
As of 1 January 2018 the Amendment of the Building Act, i.e. the Act No. 225/2017 Coll., amending the act No. 183/2006 Coll., on town and country planning and building code (Building Act), became effective in the Czech Republic. The main purpose of the amendment is to simplify and accelerate ... Read More »
Revival of Age Discrimination Lawsuit a Warning to Employers
May 25, 2018
At age 58, Dale Kleber was an out of work experienced attorney searching for full-time employment. He applied for a position as a “Senior Counsel, Procedural Solutions” that required the ability to assume complex business projects. The position description also stated that applicants must have at least 3 years but ... Read More »
The SEC Imposed its First Data-Breach Related Disclosure Penalty
May 24, 2018
On the heels of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) February 20, 2018 guidance on cybersecurity-related disclosures, the SEC imposed its first data breach related enforcement penalty. It should come as no surprise that the SEC’s first penalty was levied against Yahoo arising from its massive 2014 data breach. The ... Read More »
Amendments to regulations on notification of concentration clearance in Lithuania. Concentration clearance permits will be required less frequently
May 23, 2018
As from 1 January 2018 the intended concentration must be notified to the Competition Council of the Republic of Lithuania and its permission must be obtained where the combined aggregate turnover of the undertakings concerned in the business year preceding the concentration is more than EUR 20 mln. and the ... Read More »
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by: LEXTAL
in Banking and finance, Corporate law, Lithuania
The Trucking Industry Absorbs yet another blow at the hand of the California Supreme Court
May 22, 2018
Many California courts, politicians and regulators seem intent on attacking trucking and transportation companies. The California Supreme Court ‘s April 30, 2018 Dynamex Operations West Inc. v. Superior Court (Case No. S222732) decision is the latest example of this assault on the industry. Much has already written about this decision ... Read More »