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DOL Issues Final Regulations Implementing the 2009 FMLA Amendments
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) in 2009 addressed the new military leave requirements established in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (FY 2008 NDAA). Earlier this year, the DOL issued its final regulations (Final Rule) and an updated poster for covered employees.
May 16, 2013
May 16, 2013
Hey Employers: Employee Social Media Passwords are (Mostly) None of Your Business (Not that You’ve Been Inquiring)
For the most part, employee use of social media has not required a fundamental rewriting of federal and state labor and employment laws. But a few well-reported incidents in the past couple of years garnered significant attention from the media, privacy advocates, and state and federal legislators.
May 16, 2013
Michigan Becomes the 24th “Right-To-Work” State
On March 27, 2013, the “right-to-work” bills, SB 116, now
known as Public Act 348 of 2012 and HB 4003, now known
as Public Act 349 of 2012, became effective.
May 16, 2013
Three Critical Steps Employers Can Take to Reduce Wage-and-Hour Liability
Although the FLSA lags in appropriately meeting the realities of today’s workforce and economy, employers looking for proactive approaches to reduce the potential for wage-and-hour lawsuits can find solace in recent federal court decisions, which provide guidance as to steps employers can take.
May 16, 2013
Polish Law Review
The latest developments for companies doing business in Poland, including: Poland and U.S. Sign Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation; New Law Against Late Payment in Commercial Transactions; Facilitations for Undertakings Relying on Assets Leasing; Perpetual Usufructuary May be Fined For Failure to Meet Development Deadlines; and more.
April 2013
The CFIUS Annual Report: What Lessons Can Be Learned?
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) publicly released an unclassified version of its Annual Report To Congress for the calendar year 2011 (Report) in December 2012. While the Report does not disclose detailed information about specific transactions, it nevertheless provides valuable information, especially for foreign companies considering acquisitions in the U.S., as to structuring transactions when involving CFIUS clearance.
April 2013
The SEC Cooperation Initiative and Its Criminal Roots
Securities practitioners should have a working understanding of the SEC cooperation tools as well as the Department of Justice's cooperation tools that are incorporated by reference into the SEC Cooperation Initiative.
Miller Canfield lawyer Matt Allen broke down some of the Initiative's salient portions and issues that may arise as its implementation continues.
February 2013
SEC Commissioners Say More Regulation, Oversight Needed
SEC commissioners called for a more regulations and oversight to protect investors from fraud and other dangers, reports Miller Canfield securities compliance and enforcement lawyer Matt Allen.
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