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    Overruling Humphrey’s Executor: Eliminating For-Cause Removal For Independent Agencies

    The Supreme Court's potential overruling of Humphrey's Executor could fundamentally reshape the structure of independent federal agencies by eliminating for-cause removal protections. This legal development would grant the President broader authority to remove agency heads at will, dramatically altering the balance of power between the executive branch and regulatory bodies like the FTC. The implications extend across antitrust enforcement, energy regulation, and government oversight mechanisms.
    United StatesGovernment, Public Sector
    Sheppard
    Sheppard
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    Top Issues For Employers In 2013: Social Media & Independent Contractors

    Employment lawyers anticipate that employers’ social media policies and their use of independent contractors will be hot button issues in the New Year, much like they were in 2012.
    United States
Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
  • Article

    Lenders beware: Independent advice certificates not a substitute for proper due diligence

    Overview of the role independent advice certificates play in lending transactions and key takeaways from the Stubbings case.
    AustraliaFinance and Banking
    Holding Redlich
    Holding Redlich
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    First Test of The Independent Contractors Act 2006 – Keldote Pty Ltd –v– Riteway Transport Pty Ltd

    The Federal Magistrates Court has finally ordered transport company Riteway Transport Pty Ltd ("Riteway") to compensate three truck drivers under the Independent Contractors Act 2006 ("Act"). The order is the third and final stage of what is understood to be the first proceedings to test the Act.
    AustraliaInternational Law
    Hunt & Hunt
    Hunt & Hunt
  • Article

    A Look At Recent Amendments To Independent Audit Thresholds

    Independent auditing refers to auditing of a company's financial statements, records, accounting practices and internal controls and other related matters by an independent auditor.
    TurkeyAccounting and Audit
    Bezen & Partners
    Bezen & Partners
  • Article

    Delaware Supreme Court Holds That A Stockholder Plaintiff Must Plead A Non-Exculpated Claim To Avoid Section 102(B)(7)-Based Dismissal When Seeking Damages From Independent And Disinterested Directors

    While before the Court of Chancery, the independent director defendants in Cornerstone moved to dismiss plaintiffs' claim because plaintiffs failed to plead allegations supporting a non-exculpated claim against them.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Sheppard
    Sheppard
  • Article

    How To Welcome Outside Directors

    Often the CEO is the founder, principal shareholder, and chairman of a private company board. In many cases, all directors are members or friends of the founding family.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Kaufman Rossin
    Kaufman Rossin
  • Article

    Department Of Labor Soon To Increase Focus On Contractor Misclassifications

    Misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor, rather than an employee, is becoming a heated topic among authorities, and misclassification suits are drawing increased attention.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Epstein Becker & Green
    Epstein Becker & Green
  • Article

    New Jersey Department Of Labor And Workforce Development Adopts Regulations Clarifying Application Of New Jersey’s Existing Independent Contractor ABC Test

    On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL or the Department) adopted final rules clarifying and memorializing its interpretation of the three-prong...
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Akin
    Akin
  • Article

    The Jig Is Up: California Supreme Court Asserts New Independent Contractor Test Impacting The "Gig Economy" And Companies Engaging Independent Contractors

    Yesterday (April 30, 2018) the California Supreme Court issued an opinion on the appropriate test to employ when assessing "independent contractor" classification under state law.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP
  • Article

    Developer Had No Right To Independent Counsel Based On A Possible Conflict Of Interest For Carrier-Appointed Counsel

    Centex Homes, et al. v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, — Cal.Rptr.3d –, 2018 WL 494749 (Jan. 22, 2018), Third Appellate District Court of Appeal, Case No. C081266.
    United StatesInsurance
    Sheppard
    Sheppard
  • Article

    The Department Of Labor Publishes The Final Independent Contractor Rule

    On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") published its final rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Crowell & Moring LLP
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    Can A Company Be Held Vicariously Liable For An Action Of Its Independent Contractor? A Review Of The Supreme Court’s Decision In Total Exploration & Production (Nig.) Ltd v. Okwu & Ors LPELR-62623(SC)

    It is common practice for Nigerian companies to engage independent contractors to execute certain aspects of their operations.
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
    Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.
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    Employees And Independent Contractors: The Changing Nature Of Employment

    Organizations are increasingly retaining the services of individual contractors rather than hiring employees in order to increase the organization's flexibility and obtain special expertise on an as-needed basis.
    CanadaEmployment and HR
    DLA Piper
    DLA Piper
  • Article

    Companies Act, 2013: More Changes In The Offing

    Recently, based on the recommendations of the Committee to Review Offences under the Companies Act, 2013 (Committee), the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 (Ordinance) was passed on November 2, 2018.
    IndiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
    Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
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    Ministry Of Corporate Affairs Exempts Experienced KMPs & Directors From Online Test On Appoint Of Independent Directors

    The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) (Amendment) Rules...
    IndiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Lex Favios
    Lex Favios
  • Article

    Legal Relationships Between Startups And Talents: Three Common Types Of Labor Service Contracts

    In addition to our previous articles discussing about some crucial factors that startups should be aware of when recruiting employees and entering into the employment agreement with employees...
    TaiwanEmployment and HR
    Xiri Attorneys
    Xiri Attorneys
  • Article

    Independent Registries Regulations Adopted

    UkraineFinance and Banking
    Pricewaterhouse Coopers
    Pricewaterhouse Coopers
  • Article

    Investigating Student Misconduct In Independent Schools: Tips And Traps

    Join us as we discuss best practices and frequent challenges for K-12 schools conducting investigations into student misconduct.
    United StatesConsumer Protection
    Shipman & Goodwin LLP
    Shipman & Goodwin LLP
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    District Court Rules On ERISA Liability Of Board And ESOP Advisory Committee Members In ESOP Transactions

    On Sept. 1, 2016, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued its decision in the Antioch employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) fiduciary litigation.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Holland & Knight
    Holland & Knight
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