ArticleNew California Laws May Impact Your Noncompete AgreementEmployers nationwide need to evaluate whether they must now comply with the February 14, 2024 written notice deadline created by new California noncompete laws.United StatesEmployment and HRGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleHealth Care Reform Upheld: What Now For Employers?Now that the question of the Act’s constitutionality has been decided, employers that sponsor health plans should move immediately to comply with the Act’s health insurance requirements.United StatesEmployment and HRGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleBank Strategy Briefing: Educate Your Board On Subordinated Debt Markets NowOver the last year, and in particular since the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic arose in March, there has been a significant increase in subordinated debt issuances by bank holding companies.United StatesFinance and BankingGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleIs Your Privacy Policy A Liability? California OAG Releases CCPA Enforcement GuidanceAs we move into the second year post-California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA), it is critical that your privacy policy is accurate, transparent and comprehensive.United StatesPrivacyGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleImprove Your Business' Cybersecurity By Taking Advantage Of These New, Government-Sponsored InitiativesOn July 21, 2022, the White House released a "Fact Sheet" summarizing progress made during a National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit. The Fact Sheet also announced several initiativesUnited StatesTechnologyGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleRegulatory: Know Your Customer When Doing Business Overseas - Trading Goods With Restricted Countries Can Lead To Costly SanctionsIn our last column, we emphasized how a company wishing to do business in overseas markets must first lay a solid foundation through the proper classification of its products. United StatesInternational LawGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleBenefits Of "Superfund" Law ExemptionThe Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the "Superfund" law, provides tools for local governments and private developers...United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleSBA Announces Loan Necessity Questionnaire For PPP Borrowers Of $2M Or MoreThe questionnaire will be sent by the lender to borrowers who, together with their affiliates, received PPP loans of $2 million or more. United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleManaging A Down Economy--The Ins And Outs Of Group Terminations: Group Terminations Are Governed By A Number Of Federal And State RegulationsGroup terminations can be an effective tool in managing labor costs in a down economy, but they also present a host of potential issues that could lead to liability. Advance planning and foresight can lead to a well-managed group termination.United StatesEmployment and HRGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleU.S. Department Of Labor Releases New Independent Contractor RuleOn January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its long-awaited final rule regarding how to determine whether an individual is an employee or independent...United StatesEmployment and HRGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleThe Second Circuit's Troubling Refusal To Consider Federal Indian Law IssuesThe issue whether a state has jurisdiction over a tribe is a question of federal law. See, e.g., White Mountain Apache Tribe v. Bracker, 446 U.S. 132 (1980). United StatesGovernment, Public SectorGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleManaging A Down Economy--Individual Terminations: How To Assess Risks When Terminating Employees For Performance-Related IssuesHuman resource managers and the legal counsel working with them likely know who the worst performers are at the company. They likely have a good sense of which employees they would terminate first for performance-related issues if it ever came time to make that decision.United StatesEmployment and HRGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleEstate Planning And Tax Update - January 2013On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (2012 Taxpayer Relief Act) into law. United StatesTaxGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleDOL Issues Final FMLA RegulationsOn February 6, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued final regulations implementing statutory amendments to the FMLA. United StatesEmployment and HRGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleUse Of Trademarks In The U.S.As North America brings its intellectual property laws in line with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the way trademarks are handled in Mexico and Canada...United StatesIntellectual PropertyGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleFinal Merger Guidelines Reconfirm Regulators' Aggressive Antitrust Enforcement AgendaOn December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (together, the Agencies) jointly released the final Merger Guidelines (the Guidelines).United StatesAntitrust/Competition LawGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleA New Code On An Old Form: IRS Now Requires Banks To Identify The Reason For Issuing Form 1099-CAs the year ends, many banks are preparing to issue Forms 1099 for 2012.United StatesTaxGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleEvers Issues Statewide Mask Order For WisconsinThe proclamation of this health emergency allows Governor Evers to issue emergency orders, which he also did today.United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleDOL Reminds Employers Of An Old Obligation With Modern Twists: Tracking Hours WorkedAn employer's obligation to track compensable hours of its employees and compensate employees accordingly is not a new concept.United StatesEmployment and HRGodfrey & Kahn S.C.
ArticleWisconsin Constitution-based Attack On Utility-scale Solar Projects Destined For DefeatThis week, opponents of Wisconsin utility-scale solar projects launched a last-ditch attack on renewable energy projects in Wisconsin.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesGodfrey & Kahn S.C.