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    Director Independence Regime – Time For A Change?

    The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have received formal submissions (Submissions) on Consultation Paper 52-404 – Approach to Director and Audit Committee Member Independence...
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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    Bumpy Ride: How Rideshare Programs Are Challenging Worker Classification And Raising Questions About A Potential Need To Modernize Classification Standards

    As we have previously noted, the use of independent contractor relationships has come under increasing scrutiny in past years.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley & Lardner LLP
  • Article

    DOL Addresses Independent Contractor Status Of Tractor-Trailer Drivers Under FLSA In Final Flurry Of Opinion Letters

    On January 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor issued four new opinion letters. The final Wage and Hour opinion letter issued by the DOL under the Trump administration, FLSA2021-9...
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Littler Mendelson
    Littler Mendelson
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    New York State Signs Agreements With U.S. Department Of Labor To Partner In Preventing Independent Contractor Misclassification; 15th State To Join Federal Misclassification Initiative

    Earlier today, November 18, 2013, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor entered into a Partnership Agreement with the Labor Bureau of the New York State Office of Attorney General and a similar Agreement with the New York State Department of Labor.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Pepper Hamilton LLP
    Pepper Hamilton LLP
  • Article

    Supreme Court: Federal Arbitration Act Doesn't Apply To Transportation Independent Contractors

    The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira substantially impacts the arbitrability of independent contractor misclassification cases in the transportation industry.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Holland & Knight
    Holland & Knight
  • Article

    Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Council Proposes To Make Agency-Level Bid Protests A More Attractive Forum

    The FAR Council has proposed significant revisions to FAR Part 33 that would enhance agency-level bid protests by requiring agencies to provide protesters with redacted Source Selection Decision Documents. This change could give unsuccessful offerors valuable insight into evaluation rationale and award decisions that may not have been available through standard debriefings. The proposed rule aims to make agency-level protests more meaningful and accessible as an alternative to GAO protests.
    United StatesGovernment, Public Sector
    Greenberg Traurig
    Greenberg Traurig
  • Article

    Nigeria Power Series - Part 2: Unlocking Financing For Developing Independent Power Projects In Nigeria

    The Dentons Nigeria Power Series comprises briefing notes on the Nigerian power sector. In this second instalment, we will consider some key consideration for unlocking debt finance for funding...
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Dentons
    Dentons
  • Article

    The UK Government's 'Independent Review Of University Spin-Out Companies': Transforming The UK Into A Tech And Science Superpower

    The UK government recently published its Independent review of university spin-out companies (the 'Review'), which was led by Professor Irene Tracey CBE...
    United KingdomCorporate/Commercial Law
    Withers LLP
    Withers LLP
  • Article

    $9.3 Million Judgment Highlights High Stakes Of Employee Misclassification

    Deciding whether to classify a worker as an employee or an independent contractor is a nuanced and complicated decision in an area that is constantly changing. A recent $9.3 million...
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Shulman Rogers
    Shulman Rogers
  • Article

    Reporting New Employees And Independent Contractors

    There has long been a requirement for California employers, and out-of-state employers with employees in California, to report the hiring of new employees working in California to the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) New Employee registry.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Fisher Phillips LLP
    Fisher Phillips LLP
  • Article

    Supreme Court To Redefine The President's Power To Fire Independent Agency Heads: Implications For Business

    Since returning to office in January 2025, President Trump has made broad assertions of executive authority, including the power to fire independent agency heads at will.
    United StatesLaw Practice Management
    K&L Gates
    K&L Gates
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    California Supreme Court Delivers Blow To Use Of Independent Contractors

    On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued a sweeping decision dramatically changing the legal landscape for California's gig economy.
    United KingdomEmployment and HR
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie
  • Article

    Did You Know: Understanding The Department Of Labor Withdrawal Of FLSA Independent Contractor Rule

    On May 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will formally withdraw the Independent Contractor Rule that it just put into effect just a few months ago.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP
    Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP
  • Article

    Update: Significant changes made to the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC)

    Changes to the role of the Independent Planning Commission stem from recommendations by the NSW Productivity Commission.
    AustraliaReal Estate and Construction
    Holding Redlich
    Holding Redlich
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    Ontario Court Awards Independent Contractors Over Two Years Of Notice

    As work patterns change in the modern era, the line between independent contractor and employee can often become blurry.
    CanadaEmployment and HR
    Stringer LLP
    Stringer LLP
  • Article

    GRC In Malta: Independent Thinkers For Effective Board Governance

    It is acknowledged that governance set-ups can differ between organisations and there is no set-up which is better than another or which is free from flaws.
    MaltaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Finance Malta
    Finance Malta
  • Article

    ECJ Rules That Independent Grid Management Act May Be Compatible With EU Law

    ECJ rules that Independent Grid Management Act may be compatible with EU law – but it is not over yet.
    NetherlandsEnergy and Natural Resources
    De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
    De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
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    Puerto Rico Department Of Treasury Grants Tax Exemptions For Employer-Provided Payments And Certain Benefits To Employees And Independent Contractors Related To The Recent Earthquakes

    On February 20, 2020, the Puerto Rico Treasury Department (PR Treasury) issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 20-08 (CC RI 20-08)
    Puerto RicoEmployment and HR
    Littler Mendelson
    Littler Mendelson
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    Competition Commission Prepares To Formally Initiate Another Inquiry

    According to the Terms of Reference, the Commission plans to initiate the Inquiry because it has reason to believe that there are features in the sector that may prevent, distort, or restrict competition.
    South AfricaAntitrust/Competition Law
    ENS
    ENS
  • Article

    Decree Amending The Decree On Determination Of Companies Subject To Independent Audit Published

    According to the Decree Amending the Decree on Determination of Companies Subject to Independent Audit ("Amendment Decree") published in the Official Gazette dated 01 May 2025 and numbered 32887, ...
    TurkeyCorporate/Commercial Law
    LBF Partners
    LBF Partners
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