Compliance

Background Checks Okay, But Employers Must Tread Carefully

There has been a surge in lawsuits making claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which most employers now understand applies not just to credit reports, but to all kinds of consumer reports.

How Hackers Become The "Insider" In Insider Trading

Reuters reports that the SEC is questioning eight companies about possible security breaches that allowed hackers to get information about […]

“Handmade” On Liquor Labels A Fat Target For Plaintiff Bar

In the past year at least eight liquor manufacturers have been sued in consumer class actions…

How To Avoid Whistleblower Retaliation Claims

More than one in five whistleblower complaints to the SEC eventuates in a retaliation complaint, reports FindLaw writer Casey Sullivan, […]

Worker Bill Of Rights In SF, Effective July 3

San Francisco’s new “Formula Retail Workers Bill of Rights” becomes effective July 3. It sets out numerous requirements, notably with […]

"Chip & Pin" Deadline Looms For Merchants

The deadline for merchants to be EMV compliant is October 1 of this year, although a grace period is considered […]

In Turnaround, CA Reports Self-Driving Car Accidents

After pressure from the Associated Press, the California Department of Motor Vehicles reversed its policy and reported accidents involving self-driving […]

Firing Medical Pot User Upheld In Colorado

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that using medical marijuana, which is permitted under state law but prohibited under federal […]

Risks and Benefits Of Outsourcing Employees

An article in Today’s General Counsel examines the significant benefits and potential problems and complications that come with what’s being […]

U.S. Antitrust Law’s Reach Overseas Won’t See SCOTUS Scrutiny

The Supreme Court has declined to review how far U.S. antitrust laws can reach in sanctioning foreign companies for activities […]

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