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U.S. Heightens National Security Surrounding Digital Infrastructure
U.S. Heightens National Security Surrounding Digital Infrastructure The Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector, commonly known as Team Telecom, recently recommended that
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NYS DEC Updates Hazardous Packaging Act, Ban on PFAS
New York State DEC Updates Hazardous Packaging Act to Include Ban on PFAS in Food Packaging Joining several other states, New York State passed a law in December 2020 that
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New York Digital Fair Repair Act Compliance Requirements
New York Digital Fair Repair Act Compliance Requirements On June 3, 2022, New York State passed the Digital Fair Repair Act (DFRA), a law that requires original manufacturers of electronic
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SEC’s New Marketing Rule for Investment Advisers Now in Effect
SEC’s New Marketing Rule for Investment Advisers Now in Effect On November 4, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) implemented reforms to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
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EEOC Issues Updated Mandatory Workplace Poster
EEOC Issues Updated Mandatory Workplace Poster On October 20, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new workplace poster titled ”Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal,”
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NYS Min Wage, Upstate Employers, Increases December 31, 2022
New York State Minimum Wage Rate for Upstate Employers Set to Increase on December 31, 2022 The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that the minimum wage
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NYC Salary Transparency Law Takes Effect on November 1, 2022
New York City Salary Transparency Law Takes Effect on November 1, 2022 On November 1, 2022, the New York City Salary Transparency Law (“STL”) will take effect and require all
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Beneficiary Designations, SECURE Act, Estate/Gift Tax Exemptions
Beneficiary Designations and Updates to the SECURE Act and Estate/Gift/GST Tax Exemptions BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS: OVERVIEW, EXAMPLES AND BLUNDERS Beneficiary designations on bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts and life insurance
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EEOC, “Business Necessity” for Mandatory COVID-19 Screening
EEOC Now Requires “Business Necessity” for Mandatory Workplace COVID-19 Screening On July 12, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its Technical Assistance Questions and Answers regarding COVID-19
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Sexual Harassment Hotline Law Takes Effect in New York State
Sexual Harassment Hotline Law Takes Effect in New York State As part of New York State’s ongoing effort to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, on March 16, 2022, Governor
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