By Stanley E. Bloch and Ryan P. Boylan
Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 22, 2023 the State of New York adopted the New York LLC Transparency Act (as amended to date, the “NY LLCTA”). The NY LLCTA in many respects follows the federal Corporate Transparency Act (together with any regulations promulgated thereunder, the “CTA”). However, one material
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Seyfarth Synopsis: A series from our seasoned and successful Boston L&E Trial Team will explore the latest trends in jury trials in a time of explosive verdicts, Reptile tactics, polarization, and an election year. We’ll offer practical strategies on how to maximize your chance of a total defense verdict, despite these headwinds, based on our experience navigating trials in this
Continue Reading Webinar Part 1: Trying Cases in a Polarized Environment – On Apr. 30, 2024
As we reported at the end of February, Maine’s House of Representatives voted for a non-compete ban that would have invalidated virtually all such agreements in the state. In March, the Senate passed the bill, sending it to Governor Mills’s desk. Despite what looked like another victory for opponents of non-competes, Governor Mills vetoed the proposed
Continue Reading Update: Maine Governor Vetoes Non-Compete BanSeyfarth Synopsis: The reporting deadline for the 2023 California pay data reporting cycle is only six weeks away. Employers with at least 100 employees with at least one California employee must file their Pay Data Report with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) by May 8, 2024. While the reporting requirements are largely the same as
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By JC Heinbockel, Lauren Gregory Leipold, and Owen Wolfe
Seyfarth Synopsis: Tennessee has joined the ranks of states regulating, in various ways, the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate an individual’s likeness. On March 21, 2024, Gov. Bill Lee said “thank you very much” to the Tennessee legislature and signed into law the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and
Continue Reading The King is Dead; Long Live the King: Tennessee’s Updated Right of Publicity Statute
By Rachel V. See and Annette Tyman
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) finalized its guidance to federal agencies regarding the risk management steps the federal government must take when using artificial intelligence. OMB’s guidance establishes the minimum AI risk management practices federal agencies must follow for “safety-impacting” and “rights-impacting” AI applications and includes a broad list
Continue Reading White House Finalizes AI Risk Management Standards for Federal Agencies, Hinting at Future Guidelines for Private Sector
By Rachel See, Dawn Solowey and Adrienne Lee
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a written opinion issued on March 7, 2024, the EEOC confirmed that an employee must not only show a sincerely held religious belief, but that the employee’s religious belief is actually in conflict with the workplace training or program. The EEOC’s opinion also confirmed that an undue
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By Rob Whitman, Elliot Fink, and Paxton Moore
Seyfarth Synopsis: New York’s highest court, settling a long-standing question dividing state and federal courts, has held that the New York State and City anti-discrimination statutes apply to non-residents who apply for jobs that would be based physically in the State or City.
In the opinion, the court
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By Andrea N. Vizzo and Joshua A. Rodine
Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 25, 2024, the California Supreme Court unanimously answered three questions regarding the meaning of “hours worked” that had been certified to it by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. This ruling illuminates what constitutes employer control sufficient to render particular activities compensable under Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order
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About the Program: Seyfarth is pleased to introduce Seyfarth’s latest resource, the “Avoiding Duty of Oversight and Fiduciary Duty Breach Claims“ Flipbook, a tailored guide designed specifically for in-house counsel navigating the intricate world of corporate directors and officers.
Cost: There is no cost to attend, however registration is required.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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