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FTC and State Enforcement Action Highlights Expanding Privacy Risks for Digital Health Companies
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), State of California, and Utah Division of Consumer Protection recently filed a sweeping complaint against telemedicine company Hims & Hers Health, Inc., using federal and state consumer-protection laws to assert allegations against its direct-to-consumer telehealth business.
FTC and State Enforcement Action Highlights Expanding Privacy Risks for Digital Health Companies
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), State of California, and Utah Division of Consumer Protection recently filed a sweeping complaint against telemedicine company Hims & Hers Health, Inc., using federal and state consumer-protection laws to assert allegations against its direct-to-consumer telehealth business.
Washington State Year-End Legislative Developments Employers Need to Know (Updated) | JD Supra
Washington state recently enacted a slew of laws that will impact employers across the state. Most of the new laws expand protections for employees, but some offer relief to employers as they adjust to new requirements.
Washington State Year-End Legislative Developments Employers Need to Know
Washington state recently enacted a slew of laws that will impact employers across the state. Most of the new laws expand protections for employees, but some offer relief to employers as they adjust to new requirements.
Washington State Year-End Legislative Developments Employers Need to Know
Washington state recently enacted a slew of laws that will impact employers across the state. Most of the new laws expand protections for employees, but some offer relief to employers as they adjust to new requirements.
Ensuring Compliance with ‘Junk Fee’ Regulatory Requirements | JD Supra
With the continued expansion of the regulation of “junk fees,” including bipartisan actions from federal, state, and local authorities, it is more important than ever for businesses to ensure compliance with these requirements. “Junk fees” (sometimes called “hidden fees” or “drip-pricing”) are those that are not included in the initial price of a good or service displayed to the consumer. [1] They are generally mandatory.
Ensuring Compliance with ‘Junk Fee’ Regulatory Requirements
With the continued expansion of the regulation of “junk fees,” including bipartisan actions from federal, state, and local authorities, it is more important than ever for businesses to ensure compliance with these requirements. “Junk fees” (sometimes called “hidden fees” or “drip-pricing”) are those that are not included in the initial price of a good or service displayed to the consumer. [1] They are generally mandatory.
Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Employers’ Anti-Moonlighting Agreements
The Supreme Court for the State of Washington issued a decision in David v. Freedom Vans LLC expanding the state’s prohibition against anti-moonlighting covenants for low-wage workers. The court held that employers may not broadly prohibit employees who earn less than twice the minimum wage from engaging in “all kinds of assistance” with a competitor. The court indicated that anti-moonlighting agreements must be reasonable, which is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Employers’ Anti-Moonlighting Agreements
The Supreme Court for the State of Washington issued a decision in David v. Freedom Vans LLC expanding the state’s prohibition against anti-moonlighting covenants for low-wage workers. The court held that employers may not broadly prohibit employees who earn less than twice the minimum wage from engaging in “all kinds of assistance” with a competitor. The court indicated that anti-moonlighting agreements must be reasonable, which is determined on a case-by-case basis.
DOJ Criminal Division Launches Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division on August 1 announced the details of its much-anticipated Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program. This three-year initiative aims to incentivize individuals to report corporate wrongdoing and enhance DOJ’s ability to detect and prosecute corporate crime.
Washington State Year-End Legislative Developments Employers Need to Know | JD Supra
Washington state recently enacted several laws expanding protections for employees. Washington employers should be aware that these laws have significant implications in the workplace, including restrictions on employers’ ability to search their employees’ personal vehicles, new protections for warehouse employees, new sick leave payout rules for construction workers, requirements for hospital staffing plans, and anti-discrimination protections for cannabis users pre-hiring.
Washington State Year-End Legislative Developments Employers Need to Know
Washington state recently enacted several laws expanding protections for employees. Washington employers should be aware that these laws have significant implications in the workplace, including restrictions on employers’ ability to search their employees’ personal vehicles, new protections for warehouse employees, new sick leave payout rules for construction workers, requirements for hospital staffing plans, and anti-discrimination protections for cannabis users pre-hiring.
Morgan Lewis Lawyers, Professionals Named to Law360 2023 Editorial Advisory Boards
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NEW YORK, September 12, 2023: Legal news publisher Law360 has selected 26 Morgan Lewis lawyers and professional staff who work across an array of services and industry sectors to serve on its various editorial advisory boards for 2023. The boards are composed of leaders in their field who are uniquely positioned to provide insights into the particular practices, sectors, or geographic legal markets helping inform Law360’s coverage.
By Craig A. Bitman, Amanda Bruno, Nicole Buffalano, Jocelyn Cuttino, Patty Eakes, Jennifer Feldsher, Tamar Finn, Kirstin E. Gibbs, Kelly Gibson, Jiazhen Guo, Gregory Hartker, Amy Maloney, Christina Melendi, Zane David Memeger, David I. Monteiro, Sarah-Jane Morin, Sandra Moser, Sergio Oehninger, Jeffrey S. Raskin, Amy E. Schuh, Kevin S. Shmelzer, Celia Soehner, Mark Stolzenburg, Jennifer M. Wollenberg, Cosimo A. Zavaglia, Malaika Lindo
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Seattle Becomes First US Jurisdiction to Add Caste as a Protected Class | JD Supra
The city council of Seattle recently added caste as a protected class to the city’s anti-discrimination laws. In doing so, Seattle becomes the first US jurisdiction to ban caste discrimination and the first in the world to pass such a law outside of South Asia, according to news outlets. On February 21, 2023, Seattle council members passed Council Bill 120511, which adds caste as a protected category under the Seattle Fair Employment Practices Ordinance.
Seattle Becomes First US Jurisdiction to Add Caste as a Protected Class
The city council of Seattle recently added caste as a protected class to the city’s anti-discrimination laws. In doing so, Seattle becomes the first US jurisdiction to ban caste discrimination and the first in the world to pass such a law outside of South Asia, according to news outlets. On February 21, 2023, Seattle council members passed Council Bill 120511, which adds caste as a protected category under the Seattle Fair Employment Practices Ordinance.
Washington State Clarifies New Requirement to List Compensation and Benefits in Job Postings | JD Supra
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) provided much-anticipated guidance on Washington’s new job posting requirements. Effective January 1, 2023, employers in Washington must include pay ranges and a general description of benefits and other compensation in all job postings.
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