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Aug 1, 20191 min read
THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECORDS IN PART 2 PROGRAMS
The misuse of drugs, including opioids, is currently one of the most serious public health problems in the United States. While health...
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LawExchange International
Aug 1, 20192 min read
New York State Bans Discrimination Based on Hair Texture and Protective Hairstyles and Other Traits
On July 12, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill amending the definition of “race” in the New York State Human Rights Law...
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LawExchange International
Aug 1, 20191 min read
So You Think You Want to Operate a Charity in California?
Subject to a limited set of exceptions, operating a charity in California that solicits and receives charitable contributions from...
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LawExchange International
Aug 1, 20191 min read
THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECORDS IN PART 2 PROGRAMS
The misuse of drugs, including opioids, is currently one of the most serious public health problems in the United States. While health...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
New York Ramping Up Oversight of Chemical Substances in Consumer Products
The Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) has promulgated regulations for the Household Cleansing Products Disclosure Program...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Beneficiary’s Residency Not Enough for State To Tax Trust, Supreme Court Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that a trust beneficiary’s residence in a state by itself doesn’t give the state the right...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Recent Developments in Consumer Privacy Legislation and Cybersecurity Practices
As regulators attempt to keep pace with the ever-changing technological landscape, legislation and agency guidance continue to evolve....
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Title VII at SCOTUS
In April 2019 the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would hear three cases related to discrimination based upon sexual orientation and...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
New Opportunity Zones Guidance from IRS Clarifies Key Provisions of Program
From its recent inception, the Qualified Opportunity Zone program has generated a lot of interest from potential investors, but many have...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Beneficiary’s Residency Not Enough for State To Tax Trust, Supreme Court Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that a trust beneficiary’s residence in a state by itself doesn’t give the state the right...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
New Opportunity Zones Guidance from IRS Clarifies Key Provisions of Program
From its recent inception, the Qualified Opportunity Zone program has generated a lot of interest from potential investors, but many have...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
USTR Creates Web Portal for Section 301 Tariff Product Exclusion Requests
he Section 301 tariff. USTR published its much-anticipated notice in the Federal Register.1 List 3 contains nearly 6,000 tariff...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter Classifying Workers in the Gig Economy As Independent
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an Opinion Letter analyzing the classification of workers in the virtual marketplace...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Title VII at SCOTUS
In April 2019 the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would hear three cases related to discrimination based upon sexual orientation and...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
3 REASONS WHY NON-UNIONIZED EMPLOYERS CANNOT IGNORE THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT
When people think of the National Labor Relations Act (or the “NLRA,” for short), the image that most commonly comes to mind is that of a...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
U.S. Supreme Court Rules EEOC Charge is Procedural Requirement, Not Jurisdictional
As we have discussed previously, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), is a federal statute that prohibits...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Reducing Risk in Employee Hiring and Exit Processes
Hiring and separation are some of the critical decisions an organisation has to make in an increasingly litigious business environment....
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
New York State Legislature Passes “Game-Changing” Bill Extending Workplace Discrimination and Harass
Last year, New York State passed legislation that dramatically increased the legal protections against sexual harassment, including...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
New York Ramping Up Oversight of Chemical Substances in Consumer Products
The Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) has promulgated regulations for the Household Cleansing Products Disclosure Program...
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LawExchange International
Jul 1, 20191 min read
UK Unicorns – Technological Fantasy becomes Economic Reality
A recent study carried out by the UK Government’s Digital Economy Council has revealed that the UK has grown to be third in the global...
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LawExchange International
Jun 3, 20191 min read
Scottish SMEs can take action against debtors
This article by John Bett, Partner in our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team, appeared in Scottish Financial News. A leading Disputes...
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LawExchange International
Jun 3, 20192 min read
Legal Landmines: Is that contract you found online leaving your company vulnerable?
Last week I was enjoying a wonderful dinner with close friends when I heard one of the most anxiety inducing comments an attorney who...
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LawExchange International
Jun 3, 20191 min read
Tackling discrimination by Aberdeen University Students’ Association
Lindsays aids the further advancement of equality law in Aberdeen University Students’ Association case On the back of successfully...
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LawExchange International
Jun 3, 20191 min read
5 Issues Regarding Disputes in Small Businesses, Family Businesses, or Close Corporations
Small businesses, family businesses, and close corporations are common and offer special opportunities to create and preserve value in a...
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