Seyfarth Synopsis: As we reported here, the CBD (cannabidiol) craze is sweeping the nation. By 2022, it is expected to be a $22 billion per year industry. That said, if a CBD product has a concentration of more than 0.3% of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an amount generally viewed to be
DOT Publishes Proposed Changes to Hours of Service Regulations for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
By Benjamin D. Briggs, Brent I. Clark, Ilana R. Morady and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published this week a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on changes to “hours of service” (HOS) rules to “increase safety on America’s roadways.” 84 FR
Building a Modern Slavery Strategy
By Rachel Bernasconi, Paul Cutrone, Ameena Y. Majid and Peter Talibart
Seyfarth Synopsis: This is the fourth and last in a series of blogs by our Global Modern Slavery Team dealing with how companies can navigate the changing legal landscape addressing the role of business and its connection to modern slavery.
There are
Modern Slavery: The Dilemma of Internal Accountability and Resource Allocation
By Rachel Bernasconi, Paul Cutrone, Ameena Y. Majid and Peter Talibart
Seyfarth Synopsis: This is the third in a series of blogs by our Global Modern Slavery Team dealing with how companies can get ahead of the curve of the changing legal landscape addressing the role of business and its connection to modern
The Company You Keep – Engagement & Reputational Risk
By Rachel Bernasconi, Paul Cutrone, Ameena Y. Majid and Peter Talibart
Seyfarth Synopsis: This is the second in a series of blogs by our Global Modern Slavery Team dealing with how companies can get ahead of the curve of the changing legal landscape addressing business’ role and connection to modern slavery.
Many international
Holy Smoke! Health Care Employers Must Abate Surgical Smoke Hazards in the Operating Room
By Benjamin D. Briggs, James L. Curtis, Adam R. Young, Ariel D. Fenster, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: Smoke produced during surgical procedures is carcinogenic and can carry pathogens. Employers who fail to abate surgical smoke hazards may face liability from employee injuries and OSHA citations.
Surgical smoke is
We Care About Machines, But Will They Care About Us?
By Paul Cutrone, Sam Witton and Sarah Goodhew
Seyfarth Synopsis: This morning we feature a blog from our colleagues at Seyfarth Shaw Australia, which provides updates and insights on workplace issues, employment law and health and safety, from Seyfarth Shaw Australia’s team of local and international experts.
Our clients care deeply about innovation