A Georgia Court of Appeals Decision on Justifiable Refusal of Light Duty Based on COVID-19 Concerns
Attorney Daniel Richardson dives into the latest on Taylor v. Argos, USA. The central issue was whether the employee should have been awarded TTD benefits when he refused to return to work in a light-duty capacity, and his refusal to return was
The Treasury’s AI Report: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Path Forward
The United States Department of the Treasury recently released its 36-page Report on the Uses, Opportunities, and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector. This timely document provides a macro-level synthesis of feedbac
New State Data Privacy Laws for 2025
As we roll into 2025, the parade of new state data privacy laws continues. The states with data privacy laws going into effect in 2025 are Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
HIPAA 2024 and Beyond: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know Now
Is your healthcare organization ready for the most significant HIPAA overhaul in years? From reproductive health privacy to cybersecurity requirements, here's your roadmap to navigating the upcoming changes that will reshape healthcare data prot
Daily Business Review: Stephanie Rodriquez on her Second Year of Practice in Review
Miami Attorney Stephanie Rodriguez authored an article recently published by the Daily Business Review, reflecting on the lessons learned in her second year as a practicing attorney.
HR Daily Advisor: Abtin Mehdizadegan & Joseph Kraska on Navigating the DOL Rule Struck Down by a Texas Court Under the FLSA
Abtin Mehdizadegan and Joseph Kraska guide employers in HR Daily Advisor on navigating the DOL rule struck down by a Texas court under the FLSA.
Everything Employers Need to Know About the New Paid Prenatal Leave Law in New York
The first of its kind, a paid prenatal leave law, is here, and while it’s great news for soon-to-be parents, it comes with responsibilities employers will want to get right. In this article, we break down all the must-know details, so you’re
WorkersCompensation.com: Meg Donahue on Brailey v. Michelin North America
In a third article of a series published on WorkersCompensation.com, HBS Partner Margaret “Meg” Donahue provides South Carolina case law updates related to workers’ compensation
New Ninth Circuit Ruling Clarifies Insurance Carrier Obligations for Independent Counsel in Non-Cumis Jurisdictions
On November 25, 2024, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in the case of New York Marine and General Insurance Company v. Amber Heard and carriers may need to take a second look at their obligation to pay for Independent (or
Federal Court Blocks Controversial Corporate Transparency Act
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a landmark decision enjoining the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. et al. v. Garland et al., the court held tha