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A Warning To Employers Implementing Pre-Employment Social Media Screening

insights A Warning To Employers Implementing Pre-Employment Social Media Screening David J. Mahoney · A Warning To Employers Implementing Pre-Employment Social Media Screening Haley Trust · March 28, 2024

Well intentioned employers seeking the best talent to fulfill open positions may think that perusing a candidate’s social media account is a good way to learn more about the candidate and decide if they are a good fit for the open position.  However, employers using social media during the screening process face significant legal pitfalls.…

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Colorado Lawyer: Tax and Estate Planning for Nonresident Real Estate Owners

insights Colorado Lawyer: Tax and Estate Planning for Nonresident Real Estate Owners Brent Nelson · March 27, 2024

In a recent article by Colorado Lawyer, Rimon Partner Brent Nelson and co-author Griffin H. Bridgers, discuss tax implications surrounding nonresident ownership of real estate in Colorado, addressing important state and federal tax and estate planning concerns for individuals. Colorado is blessed with tremendous scenery, activities, and opportunities. It’s no surprise, then, that many non-Colorado…

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NLRB Decisions Mandate Significant Handbook Revisions

insights NLRB Decisions Mandate Significant Handbook Revisions David J. Mahoney · NLRB Decisions Mandate Significant Handbook Revisions Mark Portnoy · March 26, 2024

As expected, under the Biden Administration, the National Labor Relations Board has become more “labor friendly”. In that vain, the NLRB has substantially changed what handbook language will be perceived as contrary to the requirements of the National Labor Relations Act to not interfere with sections 7 rights of employees to self-organize, and engage in…

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The Push for International Companies to Better Integrate Human and Environmental Rights Protections

insights The Push for International Companies to Better Integrate Human and Environmental Rights Protections Stephanie De Giovanni · The Push for International Companies to Better Integrate Human and Environmental Rights Protections Elia El Kouh · March 22, 2024

The new version of the draft European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”) applies to companies with more than 1000 employees and 450 million of yearly turnover Although a provisional deal on the final version of the proposal of European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”) was reached on 14 December 2023 between the European…

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New York Enacts Law Regarding Captive Audience Meetings

insights New York Enacts Law Regarding Captive Audience Meetings David J. Mahoney · New York Enacts Law Regarding Captive Audience Meetings Rita DiStefano · March 22, 2024

On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Captive Audience Bill” into law prohibiting employers from coercing employees into attending or participating in employer sponsored meetings promoting the employer’s view on political, religious, or unionization matters.  The legislation also requires employers to post a sign in every workplace informing employees of their…

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A Loophole for E-commerce? De Minimis Customs Entries Are Getting a Bad Rap Despite Compliance Requirements. Let Us Explain.

insights A Loophole for E-commerce? De Minimis Customs Entries Are Getting a Bad Rap Despite Compliance Requirements. Let Us Explain. T. James Min II · A Loophole for E-commerce? De Minimis Customs Entries Are Getting a Bad Rap Despite Compliance Requirements. Let Us Explain. Chelsea Ellis · March 20, 2024

I. Introduction The growth of e-commerce has been undeniable over the past decade, steadily increasing from $1.3 trillion in retail sales in 2013 to $5.8 trillion in 2023 – a 346% increase. This growth is not only attributed to the ubiquitous platforms, e.g., Amazon’s and Alibaba’s of the world, but also to the emergence of…

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Florida Bill that would increase the regulation of third party litigation funding potentially harming small businesses stalls

insights Florida Bill that would increase the regulation of third party litigation funding potentially harming small businesses stalls John J. Hanley · March 12, 2024

A bill in the Florida legislature that would increase regulation of third party litigation funding “(Litigation Funding”) has stalled.[1] Sixty seven lobbyists have weighed in on the bill according to the Florida House of Representatives Lobbyist Disclosure and Information website, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Burford, the International Legal…

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Breakdown: The FCC Bans AI Robocalls, What Next?

insights Breakdown: The FCC Bans AI Robocalls, What Next? Peter McLaughlin · March 8, 2024

Rimon Partner Peter McLaughlin recently shared insights on the Federal Communications Commission (FFC) ruling that effectively outlawed AI-powered robocalls in Nearshore America’s article “Breakdown: The FCC Bans AI Robocalls, What Next?” The article breaks down the FCC’s ruling and what the decision may mean for businesses who hoped to leverage the powers of AI in…

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Effective Patent Assertion Defense – A Tutorial

insights Effective Patent Assertion Defense – A Tutorial Eric D. Kirsch · March 7, 2024

Patent Assertion Defense is not taught in college or law school. Instead, Patent Assertion Defense is learned by experience. In other words, it is mostly learned on the job, from more senior IP Department members or lawyers. This paper provides a brief tutorial on effective Patent Assertion Defense using online tools. Hopefully, this tutorial will…

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The U.S. Government Publishes An Updated List of Critical and Emerging Technologies (CETs): Impact on CFIUS and Export Controls?

insights The U.S. Government Publishes An Updated List of Critical and Emerging Technologies (CETs): Impact on CFIUS and Export Controls? T. James Min II · March 5, 2024

In February 2024, the U.S. National Science and Technology Council (“NSTC”) and its Fast Track Action Subcommittee on Critical Emerging Technologies updated the previous 2022 Critical and Emerging Technologies (CETs) List.  The first update in two years is instructive in identifying the CETs that the U.S. Government is focused on for national security concerns. The…

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