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California AG Loses One Privacy Battle, Continues the War
Anthony V. Lupo, Thomas E. Jeffry, Jr.
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Stress and the Workplace
Managing OSHA Blog
Tips for Preparing for your OSHA PSM Inspection
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Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge to BMS-Sponsored Co-Payment Assistance Program
Stephanie Trunk
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Plastic Bag Ban: Coming to a Town Near You
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No Play, No Pay: Fourth Circuit Rejects Hostile Environment Claim from Employee Who Refused to Disclose Information During Investigation
Michael L. Stevens
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California Supreme Court: Medical Staff Bylaws Deviations Do Not Necessarily Create Unfairness; and the Governing Body Indeed Has a Valid Role in Peer Review
Debra Albin-Riley, Lowell C. Brown
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A Partial Road-Map to the New (July 1, 2013) Iran Sanctions
Kay C. Georgi
On June 3, 2013, President Barack Obama signed lengthy new Executive Order 13645, which could have far-reaching implications for non-US companies in their international trade transactions.
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Be Careful What You Ask For: EEOC Aggressively Pursues New GINA Litigation
Michael L. Stevens
Managing OSHA Blog
OSHA Facilitates the Entry of Union Representatives into Non-Unionized Workplaces
A recently published OSHA Letter of Interpretation (the “Sallman Letter”) could have a profound effect on how OSHA inspections are conducted.
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Obama Administration Directs Agencies to Cut 2015 Budget Proposals By As Much As 10 Percent
Dan H. Renberg, Jon S. Bouker
Fashion Counsel
The Legal Risks of Appearance-Based Hiring
Anthony V. Lupo, Michael L. Stevens
In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Partner Anthony Lupo and Labor & Employment practice leader Mike Stevens discuss the liabilities employers are exposed to when staffing choices involve potentially perilous classifications.
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Calling All Techies: OFAC Issues New General License Allowing Exports of Software and Hardware to Iranian Citizens
Kay C. Georgi
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Maryland Enacts Law Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities Due to Pregnancy
Michael L. Stevens
Managing OSHA Blog
Chemical Safety Board’s Efforts to Recreate Itself and Force Industry to Conform to its Recommendations
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Class Is Out for YouTube: SD of NY Rules in Favor of YouTube in Its Class Action Defense
Anthony V. Lupo
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Get Ready Because COPPA Is Coming
Anthony V. Lupo
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Steve Madden Settles TCPA Class Action for Up to $10 Million After Texting Customers
Anthony V. Lupo, Adam D. Bowser
On May 7, 2013, the US District Court for the Central District of California granted final approval of Steven Madden, Ltd.’s settlement of a nationwide class action alleging that it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending plaintiff and class members unsolicited text message ads.
Managing OSHA Blog
OSHA Enforces Agenda on Safety Incentive Programs: Imposes Legal Obligation on Employer to Eliminate Incentive Programs Tied to Injury/Illness Rates
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Assessing Your Work Life, Part 2
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Is the Timing Right for Congress to Pass Fundamental Tax Reform?
Dan H. Renberg, Laura E. Doyle*
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FCC Issues Declaratory Ruling on Actions of Third-Party Telemarketers
Adam D. Bowser, Alan G. Fishel, Jeffrey E. Rummel
On May 9, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Declaratory Ruling interpreting various provisions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Managing OSHA Blog
The Chilling Effect of Safety (Dis)Incentive Programs and How Employers Can Avoid Them
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Comment Deadlines Established for Rural Call Completion Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Adam D. Bowser, Alan G. Fishel, Jeffrey E. Rummel
On May 7, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning potential actions it is considering to address problems associated with rural long-distance call completion.
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FEC Seeks Comments on Using New Technologies to Make Political Contributions
Craig Engle