On Monday, May 23, 2016, in a 7-1 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the filing period for a constructive discharge claim begins to run when an employee resigns as a result of discriminatory conduct. A...
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May 24, 2016
New Timing Rule for Constructive Discharge Claims: U.S. Supreme Court Rules that the Clock Starts to Run at the Time of Resignation
May 18, 2016
New Overtime Rules: U.S. Department of Labor Increases Salary Requirements for Exempt Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a much-anticipated final rule today which more than doubles the minimum yearly salary of exempt salaried employees from $23,660 to $47,446. Once the rule goes into effect on December
May 6, 2016
FDA Announces New Regulations on Previously Unregulated Tobacco Products
On May 5, 2016, after a five year wait, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced its intent to place e-cigarettes, e-liquids, vaporizers and other previously unregulated tobacco products under federal oversight.
March 17, 2016
Losing Its Bite? The Erosion of FDA Power Over Promotion of Off-Label Drug Use
The federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) requires drug manufacturers to demonstrate to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) both the safety and the effectiveness of their drugs for their intended uses in order to...
March 17, 2016
Managing Risks and Preparing for a Data Breach: Cyber Liability
The digital revolution has changed the way business is conducted, how people communicate, and the way private information is stored and maintained. The advantages of this technology outweigh the risk, but rest assured the...