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The Supreme Court’s opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo, explicitly overturning the Chevron precedent, which stood for forty years, is a fundamental change in administrative law and will have a profound effect on judicial review of future and pending securities rules. By changing the...
In the recent decision of New Jersey Staffing Alliance v. Fais, — F.4th —- (3d. Cir. July 24, 2024), the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction seeking to bar enforcement of New Jersey’s Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights Law. New Jersey’s Temporary Workers’...
Setting Expectations for Founders. Setting and agreeing upon founder roles, responsibilities, contributions and ownership are not legal issues, but have an enormous impact on the company and legal matters going forward. Once set, these expectations become the blueprint for operating your company...
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge declined to enjoin application of the FTC’s administrative rule banning the majority of non-competes in the country (the “Rule”) when she denied ATS Tree Services, LLC’s (“ATS”) motion for a stay and a preliminary...
Alexander Reich’s WISE (Workplace Initiatives and Strategies for Employers) blog post, “Key Illinois Employment Law Changes Taking Effect July 1, 2024,” was published in the Summer 2024 issue of the Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association’s Substance publication. The article outlines...
James Rohlfing authored the feature story, “Illinois Legislature Makes Notice of Mechanics Lien Easier” in the Summer 2024 issue of the Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association’s Substance publication. The article addresses how the Illinois legislature has expanded the methods for...
Name, image and likeness rights remain a hot issue, with third parties pushing new opportunities for student athlete compensation as the National Collegiate Athletics Association struggles to keep pace. The college sports landscape has transformed rapidly since public support for student athletes...
An invention disclosure form is a document used to capture detailed information about a new invention or discovery. The first step in the patent application process, the form plays a crucial role in protecting intellectual property. A well-crafted invention disclosure form will create an accurate...
On June 13, 2024, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision that further muddies the landscape of restrictive covenant law. In J.O. Mory Inc., an ALJ held that overly broad non-compete and non-solicitation clauses unduly restrict employees’...
Effective management of projects requires rigorous attention to risk allocation and risk reduction strategies. All construction programs have the same objectives: (1) cost efficiency and avoidance of waste, (2) quality and programmatic content, and (3) timeliness of completion. Often referred to as...
Introduction Following the hottest June on record and with temperatures rising as we approach the dog days of summer, OSHA recently issued a long-awaited proposed rule creating standards for heat injury and illness prevention in outdoor and indoor settings (the “Proposed HIIP Rule”). Created...
The Supreme Court’s highly-anticipated decision in Loper Bright Enters v. Raimondo overturned decades-old precedent requiring courts under Chevron USA v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. to defer to federal agency interpretations of an ambiguous statute. This ruling will have momentous...
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), numerous factors increase the risk of harassment in the construction industry, including a relatively homogeneous workforce, pressure to conform to traditional stereotypes, decentralized workplaces, multiple employers at one worksite...