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EEOC Issues New COVID-19 Guidance on Religious Objections to Vaccine Mandates
Written by Jeremy Mittman An increase in workplace mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies has yielded an increase in employees’ requests for special exemptions. This week, the EEOC issued updated guidance on how employers should handle religious objections to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The guidance explains how Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employment discrimination based on religion, applies. Under Title VII, employers are required … Continue reading EEOC Issues New COVID-19 Guidance on Religious Objections to Vaccine Mandates
White House Announces New COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements for Air Travelers to US
Written by David S. Rugendorf Yesterday, October 25, 2021, the White House issued its long-awaited vaccination and testing requirements for noncitizen/nonpermanent resident air travelers to the United States. The new requirements, which will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on November 8, 2021, replace the previous travel restrictions – no longer will travelers physically present in certain specified geographic regions (China, UK, Ireland, Europe (Schengen countries), … Continue reading White House Announces New COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements for Air Travelers to US
CA Governor Newsom Signs Flurry of New Laws
Written by Jeremy Mittman This month, California Governor Gavin Newsom enacted a flurry of new laws that directly impact California employers. Here’s a breakdown of the laws (all of which go into effect on January 1, 2022), and what you need to know: SB 331: Broadly Prohibits Non-Disclosure Clauses in Settlement Agreements Senate Bill 331 expands the limit on non-disclosure clauses in settlement agreements to … Continue reading CA Governor Newsom Signs Flurry of New Laws
China Tariff – 301 Update
Written by Susan Kohn Ross In discussing the current state of the 301 tariffs, the first place to start is with the pending litigation. There, the Government has filed its cross-motion to dismiss responding to what plaintiffs had previously argued. The next step is for the panel of judges assigned to these 3800+ cases to decide if they will order oral argument or decide the … Continue reading China Tariff – 301 Update
To Link or Not to Link: Embedding Content and Copyright Infringement
Written by Leo Lichtman A few weeks ago, we reported on Nicklen v. Sinclair Broad. Co., a case out of the Southern District of New York that expressly rejected the “server test” established by the Ninth Circuit in Perfect 10, Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc., 508 F.3d 1146, 1160 (9th Cir. 2007). The server test sets forth a limitation for when a copyrighted work is “displayed” … Continue reading To Link or Not to Link: Embedding Content and Copyright Infringement
Mandatory Arbitration Is On the Ropes Again In California
Ninth Circuit Partially Upholds AB-51’s Attack on Mandatory Arbitration Written by Stephen Rossi and Teresa Greider California’s “AB-51” is a controversial law that limits employers’ ability to enter into arbitration agreements with employees, and provides possible civil and criminal penalties for employers that make arbitration agreements a mandatory condition of employment. In February 2020, a District Court in California issued a preliminary injunction barring the … Continue reading Mandatory Arbitration Is On the Ropes Again In California
Customs and Border Protection’s Newest Modernization Efforts – What Is 21CCF?
Written by Susan Kohn Ross Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) is in the process of reimaging how it will operate in the future. This effort has been dubbed 21CCF. At the same time CBP has been developing its recommendations, a national coalition of trade associations has been formed to discuss the very same topic – what should CBP look like in the future? The coalition … Continue reading Customs and Border Protection’s Newest Modernization Efforts – What Is 21CCF?
House Ways & Means Committee Passes Tax Bill With Potentially Significant Effects on Estate Planning
Written by Allan B. Cutrow and Jeffrey K. Eisen On September 15, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee passed a tax bill designed to raise revenue for President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. It contains significant changes to the estate and gift tax laws, and the income tax laws related to them. Of course, this is only another step down a very uncertain road. … Continue reading House Ways & Means Committee Passes Tax Bill With Potentially Significant Effects on Estate Planning
SEC Approves Nasdaq’s New Board Diversity Requirements
Written by Nimish Patel On August 6, 2021 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally approved Nasdaq’s proposed board diversity listing rules. Key Takeaways The new rules will require companies listed on Nasdaq’s U.S. exchange to annually disclose self-identified board demographic data. Most companies will be required to have at least two diverse directors or explain why they do not. There will be a … Continue reading SEC Approves Nasdaq’s New Board Diversity Requirements
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