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Proposed Changes to the MCAD’s Procedural Regulations
Brian J. MacDonough
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination's new regulations offer a substantial overhaul from the past system.
Summer Travel, Trucking, and Hidden Dangers
LaBarron N. Boone
As vacationers take to the roads this summer, they may not realize the dangers those driving the big rigs next to them face.
Roundup, Dangerous Products
Joseph Fantini
In recent years, there’s been a significant increase in product liability lawsuits filed in California.
Live Free? A Rather Long List of Regulations on Development in N.H.
Philip M. Hastings
The list of regulations that a real estate developer is likely to encounter (or will at least have to think about) for virtually any project in any New Hampshire community, regardless of the project’s size or nature, is long and requires a thoughtful and comprehensive approach in the planning stages.
FAQs on the Final Overtime Regulations
Tracy A. Miller
On March 13, 2014, President Obama signed a presidential memorandum directing the Department to update and modernize the Part 541 regulations.
Understaffed Nursing Homes Jeopardize Patient Safety
Steven G. Wigrizer
Around 70 percent of people currently turning 65 will require long-term care in their lifetime, and they will receive care for an average of three years.
It's Cheaper, But What's the Cost? - Uber and the Sharing Model
Sean T. McGee
Union-side counsel provides information about the safety of Uber.
WA Supreme Court Holds Vesting Rights Do Not Extend to Stormwater...
Heather Burgess
The result of the case is likely to have immediate and significant implications for a large number of property owners and developers in Washington.
Safety Tips for Cooking with Grease and Oil
Jason W. Konvicka
Cooking with oil or grease can result in delicious meals, but there are a number of risks involved.
New York State Lobbying Regulations Are Changing in 2019
Caplin & Drysdale
JCOPE's new comprehensive lobbying regulations will close loopholes and make key changes to grassroots and direct lobbying starting January 2019.
Vigilant for Safety in Oil Fields and on Highways
Frank L. Branson
Hardworking Americans in the oil patch live and toil in a perilous environment, performing some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. today.
Will Self-Driving Cars Absolutely Improve Road Safety?
Sean M. Cleary
According to IIHS data, 35.000 Americans were killed in 2015 in car accidents, of which 2.939 occurred in Florida.
Onboard Safety Technology―Preventing Truck Accidents Before They Happen
Andrew R. Young
The top three causes of truck crashes are rear end collisions, lane departures, and rollover accidents.
New Immigration Regulation Establishes Grace Periods for Terminated Foreign Workers
Andrew B. Greenfield
Upon termination, these professionals had no time to finalize their affairs, were unable to remain in the country lawfully in order to seek alternate employment or a new visa status, and immediately became deportable from the United States.
Pokemon Go: How to Stay Safe While Playing
William W. Hurst
Not only has Pokemon Go sparked a cultural phenomenon bordering on obsession, it has also produced some absolutely astounding effects.
Why Stablecoins Will Be Regulated
Mladen Milovic
In Order To See Adoption, Stablecoins Must Clear These Hurdles
Current Hot Topics in Transportation Law
Dennis Minichello
Certain issues are more “hot” than others, both because they have jumped to the forefront in operational decisions, as well as because the state of the law is somewhat in flux.
What’s Old Is New: Vaping and Big Tobacco
Bryan O. Blevins, Jr.
A Potential Danger Worse Than Cigarettes
Changing Terrain in Colorado Ski Law
Chalat Hatten & Banker
Ski area operators and skiers should heed new developments to the Ski Safety Act and the Premises Liability Act.
The President’s Quiet Attacks on Lawful Employment-Based Immigration
Michael P. Nowlan
The president cannot unilaterally change immigration laws and regulations currently in place.
What Non-Health Care Lawyers Need to Know about HIPAA
Sarah E. Coyne
The privacy and security regulations under HIPAA have evolved into a long and winding regulatory road with more hurdles to come, as some of the rules are not yet promulgated.
E-Scooters: Spontaneous Fun or Serious Danger?
Linda J. Chalat
Reports of serious injury raise questions over the legality of electric scooters—even as ridership grows.
How the Death on the High Seas Act Factors in to Cruise Lines Having Lifeguards on Cruise Ships
Charles R. Lipcon
However, despite the emphasis on a family-friendly environment, one major issue has historically dominated the discussion of cruise ship safety: the presence (or lack thereof) of lifeguards on cruise ships.
Good News for the Spanish Inheritance and Gift Tax
Mariano Roca López
Changes made by the Spanish Supreme Court could mean enhanced tax benefits to citizens.