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Louisiana has passed the LDPA, effective January 1, 2027, adding new requirements for how businesses handle personal data. Affected companies should begin reviewing their practices now.
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Client Alert: Oklahoma and Alabama have enacted new comprehensive privacy laws, adding to the growing patchwork of state-by-state data privacy regulation. Businesses should start planning now.
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The Eighth Circuit reminds businesses that being named an “additional insured” is different from being a “named insured,” underscoring the importance of clear insurance and indemnity language in commercial agreements.
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On Friday, June 6, 2025, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved a settlement that is predicted to reshape the landscape of Division I collegiate athletics.
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The new TAKE IT DOWN Act has been signed into law, requiring certain platforms to remove deepfakes and non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours and imposing new penalties for violations.
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Missouri lawmakers have voted to repeal #PropositionA, Missouri’s paid sick time law. The repeal still needs the Governor’s signature and won’t take effect until August 28, 2025.
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On April 29, the Missouri Supreme Court upheld #PropositionA, allowing paid sick leave requirements to take effect May 1.
Future legal challenges are still possible, but for now, employers should prepare to comply.
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The #FinCEN has issued a new rule exempting U.S. companies from the #CTA reporting requirements. Click the link below to see what this means for your business.
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The Illinois Supreme Court, in Martin v. Goodrich Corp., ruled that certain claims, previously time-barred under the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act, can now go to civil court, but most are still blocked if filed more than two years after exposure.
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Attention Employers in Illinois: Illinois' new pay transparency law requires job postings to include “pay scale and benefits” for positions located in Illinois. Click the link below to learn more about compliance and what this means for your business. lewisrice.com/publications/i…
As of December 26, 2024 the nationwide injunction against the #CTA has been reinstated, pausing enforcement for reporting companies. While an appeal is expected, compliance is not required at the moment. Click the link below to learn more.
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The Fifth Circuit has lifted the nationwide preliminary injunction on the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements. Click the link below to learn more about reporting deadlines.
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The Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction that enjoins the enforcement of the #CTA and the enforcement of the #ReportingRule. Click the link below to learn more.
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The #EPA's updated regulations for stationary engines, commonly found in manufacturing, energy, and utility industries, may affect your business. Click the link below to learn more.
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The #FTC’s Final Rule updating #HSR pre-merger reporting requirements becomes effective February 10, 2025. All filings after this date must comply with the new rules and updated reporting form. Click the link below to learn more.
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