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Connecticut Attorney General Releases Status Update on Data Privacy Act

by Gregory Sirico

Connecticut's attorney general recently released a report on the current status of the Data Privacy Act, focusing in on some keys areas of enforcement.

California Overhauls Controversial Private Attorneys General Act

by Eric C. Schwettmann and Katherine A. Hren

Enacted 20 years ago, PAGA is well behind the litigation curve in an age where change is always in motion.

Florida Amends Statewide Cybersecurity and Ransomware Act

by Gregory Sirico

A closer look at a Florida act's amendments to strengthen cybersecurity and ransomware requirements across the state.

Now That We Are Secure: The SECURE Act Brings Important Changes to Retirement Plans

by Jesse St. Cyr

The SECURE Act aims to make retirement plans easier for Americans.

Q&A with PLMJ: 2018 Portuguese Law Firm of the Year in Labor and Technology Law

by Best Lawyers

A Q&A with 2018 Portuguese “Law Firm of the Year” PLMJ

“Defend Trade Secrets Act” Signed Into Law Effective May 11, 2016

by Brooks Kushman

The Defendant Trade Secrets Act of 2015 (“DTSA”), was signed into law by President Obama on May 11, 2016. The new statute creates broad private federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and has been hailed as “the most sweeping change to the nation’s intellectual property laws in a generation or more.”

How the Death on the High Seas Act Factors in to Cruise Lines Having Lifeguards on Cruise Ships

by 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.

Cracking Down or Falling Behind?

by Bryan Driscoll

Pennsylvania’s Tougher Child Labor Penalties Amid a National Rollback

DOL Proposes New Overtime Rule and Salary Threshold for Exemption

by Megan Erickson Moritz

The Department of Labor is proposing a hike to the salary threshold requirement for exempted employees.

Freedom to Compete

by Ashley C. Pack

Recent movement at the federal level regarding management-labor relations mean changes to enforcement of noncompete agreements and other covenants could be imminent.

As Fla. Pushes to Repeal Controversial 'Free Kill' Law, DeSantis Signals Veto

by Bryan Driscoll

The fight to transform state accountability standards may be in trouble

Immigration Worksite Compliance Issues for Employers

by Maria I. Casablanca

Immigration worksite enforcement has become a balancing act between verifying eligibility to work and avoiding discrimination; thus it has merged two fields of law: labor and employment law with immigration and nationality law.

Trends in EB1 Self-Sponsored Extraordinary Ability Permanent Residence Cases for Researchers

by Douglas J. Halpert

Both the “mirror test” and the USCIS regulatory standard impose exacting standards subject to interpretation.

Defining the Legal Future of AI: Interviews with Best Lawyers Honorees

by Jennifer Verta

Inaugural Best Lawyers honorees on AI’s impact, client concerns and the attorney’s role in setting standards.

Breaking Down Bar Association Compliance in Legal Marketing

by Jamilla Tabbara

Ensure your legal marketing practices meet ABA compliance standards to build trust, attract clients and avoid penalties.