New Overtime Rules: U.S. Department of Labor Increases Salary Requirements for Exempt Employees
New Overtime Rules: U.S. Department of Labor Increases Salary Requirements for Exempt Employees

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May 18, 2016
Mary Watson Fisher Sage R. Knauft

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
Soniya D. Khemlani

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
Katie A. Stricklin

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...
March 17, 2016

The Evolution of California’s Regulation of Fire Retardants in Children’s Products

California is at the forefront of regulating children’s products, specifically those containing fire retardants.  It is likely that in the next few years California will issue further regulations regarding...