Effective Jan. 16, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)’s maximum penalty for Serious, Other-Than-Serious, and posting violations increased from $15,625 per violation to $16,131 per violation; the maximum

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  1. Pushback on DEI Initiatives – Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and policies will remain at the forefront. Heightened awareness of DEI invites heightened scrutiny of such initiatives, particularly during
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President Biden’s wide-ranging Oct. 30 executive order (EO) on artificial intelligence (AI) means that companies using AI or making AI products should stay current on a wave of
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In a dramatic move, New York’s State legislature has passed legislation banning post-employment non-competition restrictions for New York employees. The article below, prepared by GT New York shareholders, Jonathan L.

Continue Reading NY Legislature Passes Legislation Banning Employer Use of Noncompete Agreements; NYC, FTC Actions Pending; NLRB General Counsel Memorandum

As of July 1, private Florida businesses that employ 25 or more people will be required to implement and use E-Verify, the federal online system that confirms U.S. work eligibility.

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  1. Distressed Transactions Get More Creative – Expect to see more companies in need of creative financing solutions, and investors who are specialized in distressed situations. Companies will need to think
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