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    Who owns this IP? Independent Contractors vs Employees in IP Ownership Disputes

    A discussion of the nature of Intellectual Property lawand its ownership rights arising from its authorship by employees and independent contractors
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Clayton Utz
    Clayton Utz
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    Are Directors Independent? It Depends: CSA Revisiting Regime

    The CSA have released CSA Consultation Paper 52-404 – Approach to Director and Audit Committee Member Independence and are inviting comments on the current approach to director independence...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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How Independent Are Independent Directors?

Board independence is a pillar of good corporate governance. It ensures that a corporation's management is properly monitored and that the corporation's decisions effectively balance the various stakeholders' interests.
CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
  • Article

    Officers In Default – SEBI Provides Respite To Independent Directors

    With the growth of corporate activities in India coupled with the stringent enforcement of laws, liability of directors has become a hot-bed for discussions.
    IndiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Khaitan & Co.
    Khaitan & Co.
  • Article

    Delivery Drivers Are Employees, Not Independent Contractors, Ninth Circuit Rules

    Sometimes a title tells you all you need to know.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    BakerHostetler
    BakerHostetler
  • Article

    Employee Or Independent Contractor? California Supreme Court Adopts New Test For Worker Classification

    On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, which established the standard for determining whether workers should be classified ...
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter
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    Fifth Circuit Holds Directional Driller Is An Independent Contractor Rather Than An Employee For FLSA Purposes

    On May 11, 2022, the Fifth Circuit issued its opinion in Hargrave v. AIM Directional Services, L.L.C., giving a big win to energy-sector companies by concluding that a directional driller was an independent contractor rather than an employee covered by the FLSA.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Littler Mendelson
    Littler Mendelson
  • Article

    Which Roles Can Be Sponsored By Independent Schools?

    Independent schools with a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence can sponsor migrant workers for various roles, not just teaching. Common occupation codes include 2313 for secondary teachers, 2321 for head teachers, and 2432 for marketing managers. Accurate code selection and salary compliance are essential.
    United KingdomConsumer Protection
    Carter Thomas Solicitors
    Carter Thomas Solicitors
  • Article

    District Of Massachusetts Grants Class Certification But Denies Summary Judgment In Independent Contractor Misclassification Case

    On September 13, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted certification of a class of independent contractor drivers ...
    United StatesLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP
  • Article

    Texas Federal Court Reinstates Trump Labor Department's Independent Contractor Rule

    At the end of the Trump Administration in January 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a rule that sought to clarify who is, and who is not, an...
    United StatesGovernment, Public Sector
    Holland & Knight
    Holland & Knight
  • Article

    Back To Books For Independent Directors

    It is widely considered that independent directors on the board of a company would improve corporate governance, especially given the responsibility of the board to balance various interests.
    IndiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Obhan Mason
    Obhan Mason
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    Treatment Of Independent Contractors Under The Paycheck Protection Program

    Under the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), for eligibility, loan amount, and forgiveness calculations
    United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, P.C.
    Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, P.C.
  • Article

    The Enforceability Of Independent Director Or Independent Member Provisions In A Bankruptcy-Remote Entity's Organizational Documents

    Two bankruptcy courts recently have issued opinions that invalidated "golden share" provisions in a bankruptcy-remote entity's organizational documents.
    United StatesInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Kutak Rock LLP
    Kutak Rock LLP
  • Article

    Labour Party Policy And Independent Schools

    We're all by now familiar with the growing debate prompted by Keir Starmer's Labour party around independent schools and whether they are worthy of the tax breaks they receive as charities.
    United KingdomCorporate/Commercial Law
    Withers LLP
    Withers LLP
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    The Fourth Pillar Of An AML Program: Establishing An Independent Audit That Stands Up To Scrutiny

    An AML program is only as strong as its weakest pillar. Internal controls can look airtight. Compliance officers can be seasoned.
    United StatesCompliance
    K2 Integrity
    K2 Integrity
  • Article

    Employee Or Independent Contractor? Why It Matters To Your Dental Practice

    Every employer must tackle whether its labor force is composed of employees, independent contractors, or a combination.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Fisher Phillips LLP
    Fisher Phillips LLP
  • Article

    U.S. Department Of Labor Finalizes Independent Contractor Regulation

    The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule on January 9, 2024, defining "independent contractor" under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Littler Mendelson
    Littler Mendelson
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    Purported Franchisor Gets Taken To The Cleaners: Supreme Court Of Canada Rules That Independent Contractor Was In Fact An Employee

    Once in a while I speak with a new client about their employment law obligations, and they inform me that they don't have any employees. They tell me that they only use independent contractors. My response is often along the lines of "Wanna bet?"
    CanadaEmployment and HR
    CCPartners
    CCPartners
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    The Liability Of Independent Directors

    The Board of any company is primarily responsible for shaping the future of the company and a reasonable expectation from the Board is to exhibit diverse actions and perspectives...
    IndiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Anand & Anand
    Anand & Anand
  • Article

    Title IX And Tax-Exempt Status: What Two Recent Federal Court Opinions Mean For Independent Schools

    Historically, independent schools have not been required to comply with certain federal non-discrimination laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX).
    United StatesConsumer Protection
    Venable LLP
    Venable LLP
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