Proposed Ransom Disclosure Act
Written by: Alyssa Feliciano, Esq. Representative Deborah Ross [D] and Senator Elizabeth Warren [D] proposed the Ransom Disclosure Act (“RSA”), to provide DHS with information regarding ransomware attacks and subsequent payments that are mad
California Privacy Update
Written by: Brett Lawrence, Esq. 1. California’s Genetic Information Privacy Act On October 6, 2021, California passed the Genetic Information Privacy Act (“GIPA”). Under GIPA, California residents have greater control over how their gene
Are Employer-Mandated Vaccinations Coming to an Office Near You?
Written by: Allison Averbuch, Esq. In a speech on September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that his administration asked the Department of Labor to develop emergency rules requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their wo
EDPB Releases Opinion on South Korea Draft Adequacy Decision
Written by: Alyssa Feliciano, Esq. On September 24, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) released an opinion on the draft adequacy decision for South Korea, which in large part was positive for the country. There were certain
CLM: Meredith Knight Provides Tips for Defending COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claims
In an article published on September 27, 2021 by CLM, Meredith Knight provides guidance on dealing with workers’ compensation claims related to COVID-19. “Do not make bad case law. We hear this from our mentors, our supervisors, at our conti
Change-in-Condition SOL and the Mailbox Rule in Georgia
Written by: Daniel Richardson, Esq. When a claimant files a hearing request, the first thing to check is whether there is an applicable statute of limitations defense. The Georgia Court of Appeals recently addressed a statute of limitations defe
Lennon: Parting the Red Sea of Collateral Estoppel Defenses
Written by: Joshua T. Reese, Esq. In an Opinion and Order handed down on September 15, 2021, the Appellate Division, Second Department examined the nuanced collateral estoppel effects of a Workers’ Compensation Board determination on a related
NFA Gun Trusts
Written by: Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration Under the National Firearms Act (“NFA”), there are 6 classes of weapons that are much more heavily regulated than traditional firearms (‘traditional’ firearms being: revolvers, semi
Daily Business Review: John Goran on How to Virtually Prepare Witnesses for Cross-Examination
In an article published by the Daily Business Review on September 21, 2021, as part of the publication’s Southeast Takeaways series, Partner John Goran is quoted discussing tips to prepare witnesses for cross-examination in a virtual setting.
NYC Business Owners Must Accommodate the “Key to NYC” Vaccine Mandate
Written by: Joseph A. Keane, Esq. New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio’s Emergency Executive Order 225, otherwise known as the “Key to NYC” vaccine mandate, took effect on August 17, 2021, to combat the highly transmissible Delta variant of