A federal judge has refused to toss out a legal challenge to a controversial new law that creates a host of crimes and enhances existing penalties for protests that turn violent or block traffic, a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis during this year’s legislative session. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark […]
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The ‘new’ FTC will run roughshod over the rule of law
Lina KhanLina KhanThe ‘new’ FTC will run roughshod over the rule of law Hillicon Valley: Senators highlight security threats from China during rare public hearing | Facebook suspends accounts of NYU researchers who’ve criticized platform Democrats urge Amazon, Facebook to drop requests for Khan recusal MORE, the new chairwoman […]
Alabama Attorney General Issues Public Notice Summarizing State Law On Vaccine Requirements – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
United States: Alabama Attorney General Issues Public Notice Summarizing State Law On Vaccine Requirements 04 August 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On May 24, 2021, Alabama […]
Labor Law: Walmart lost a lawsuit brought by worker with Down syndrome | Business News
RTD Metro Business law columnist, Karen Michael. TIMES-DISPATCH By KAREN MICHAEL Special correspondent A Walmart employee with Down syndrome who was fired for excessive absenteeism was awarded $150,000 in compensatory damages and a whopping $125 million in punitive damages following a four-day jury trial in Green Bay, Wis. The former […]
PRO Act May Change US Labor Law, NY HERO Act Safety Plans
Related Practices & Jurisdictions Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, we look at the potential “game changing” legal and policy shifts coming to labor relations. How the PRO Act Could Change Labor Law The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, if enacted, would make the most significant changes to the […]
EEOC, labor law professor say employers can require COVID-19 vaccinations
Health care worker holds a syringe and vial of vaccine.(KKTV) NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – President Joe Biden announced his administration is requiring civilian federal government workers and some federal contractors to prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be subject to universal masking, get tested weekly and physically distance […]