New Department of Labor Rule Enhances Protections for Farmworkers
The DoL recently announced a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for farmworkers under the H-2A program. This rule, effective June 28, 2024, addresses vulnerabilities and abuses experienced by workers in the program, promoting fair lab
CMS Finalizes Rule Increasing Minimum Staffing Standards in Nursing Homes
On April 22, 2024, The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services released a final rule that implements new minimum nurse staffing requirements in nursing homes...
Let the Competition Begin! Everything You Need to Know About the FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the United States FTC issued a sweeping final rule regarding the use of non-compete clauses in employment, creating new prohibitions and other changes to ongoing non-competes.
A Quick & Easy Guide to California’s Suite of Proposed AI Regulations
California rolled out 31 new Artificial Intelligence bills affecting almost every level of commerce. Find out how they may affect your business, human resource operations, healthcare, schools, and more.
Navigating the Updated OCR Guidance on Online Tracking Technologies: Key Insights
The recent update issued by OCR on March 18, 2024, revised the initial guidance from December 1, 2022, providing clearer directives for HIPAA covered entities and business associates regarding the deployment of online tracking tools.
A Closer Look: EU’s Finalized AI Act & What It Means for the U.S.
Touted as the world’s first comprehensive legal framework of its kind, the AI Act will go into effect in stages over the next three years. The AI Act will apply to both businesses operating within the EU and to any AI developers or creators wh
Meta’s “Pay or Consent” Model Instills Consumer Protection Issues in European Union
The EU Consumer Protection Agency has rallied against Meta's "Pay or Consent" model, claiming it is entirely too aggressive and coercive, fundamentally undermining the principles of GDPR.
Compromise Brings EU Artificial Intelligence Act One Step Closer to Final
On February 13, 2024, EU member states voted unanimously in favor of the proposed EU AI Act, the result of extensive negotiations and compromises between member states and is now expected to be formally adopted in March or April of this year.
LockBit Takedown & Pseudo-Reemergence Continue to Crystallize the Economic Impacts of Ransomware-as-a-Service
In the ongoing global hunt for cybercriminals, the past thirty days have been illuminating for some, unsurprising for others, and climactic for all following the takedown of LockBit.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Proposes Changes Under Section 111
CMS has clarified its plans to amend Section 111 relating to workers' compensation settlements, announcing its plan to change its TPOC under Section 11 and increase the CMP to be imposed on reporting entities.