On July 18, 2023, Oregon's Governor, Tina Kotek, signed Senate Bill 619, enacting the Oregon Consumer Data Privacy Act (the "OCDPA"). Oregon is now the eleventh state to enact...

As recent headlines have touted, Missouri Amendment 3 legalizes recreational marijuana in the State (although marijuana is still unlawful under federal law). Amendment 3 also made a number...

Earlier this year, the IRS released Notice 2020-32, which clarified that borrowers may not deduct business expenses funded with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan proceeds if (1) the...

Many employees of essential businesses are weary as they enter their fourth month of work while wearing masks, but face coverings are not going away.

On June 18, 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (the "TDPSA"). Texas is now the tenth state to enact a comprehensive privacy law and the sixth state this year alone.

On April 4, 2024, Kentucky's Governor signed the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (the "Act") making Kentucky the latest state to join the trend of states...

On June 29, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") released its final version of its revised Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising...

Employers should move swiftly to identify any current foreign national employees and potential candidates for employment who may require H-1B work visa status sponsorship.

Importantly, the protections afforded under the FLSA apply to employees, but do not apply to independent contractors.

As fashion brands continuously work towards reducing their carbon footprint through more sustainable products and practices, they must be mindful of how to communicate these efforts.

On May 19, 2023, Montana's Governor, Greg Gianforte, signed the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act ("MCDPA"), making Montana the ninth state to enact a comprehensive...

The Missouri General Assembly's 2016 legislative session concluded on May 13. The legislature's priorities included ethics reform, municipal court issues, civil justice matters, and energy regulation.

On January 21, 2022, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) adopted changes to the deposit insurance rules for revocable and irrevocable trust accounts.

The year 2023 is proving to be an important year in the privacy world. Colorado recently joined an expanding list of states to have enacted comprehensive privacy laws.

The FTC has promulgated regulations as a guide for using the word "free" and similar representations...

On September 11, 2023, Delaware's Governor, John Carney, signed House Bill 154, enacting the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (the "DPDPA"). Delaware is the twelfth state to enact a state comprehensive...

Missouri businesses can claim a 50%, or in some cases 70%, credit against Missouri income tax for donations to approved Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) projects.

On March 6, 2024, New Hampshire's Governor signed Senate Bill 255 (the "Act") making New Hampshire the fourteenth state to enact a comprehensive privacy law.

On June 6, 2023, Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, signed SB 262, which contains the Florida Digital Bill of Rights ("FDBR"), making Florida the fifth state in the past few months...

On June 6, 2023, Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, signed SB 262, which contains the Florida Digital Bill of Rights ("FDBR"), making Florida the tenth state to enact a comprehensive privacy law and the fifth state...