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Client Alert: Oklahoma and Alabama have enacted new comprehensive privacy laws, adding to the growing patchwork of state-by-state data privacy regulation. Businesses should start planning now.

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#OCDPA #APDPA #DataProtection #DataPrivacy

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The Eighth Circuit reminds businesses that being named an “additional insured” is different from being a “named insured,” underscoring the importance of clear insurance and indemnity language in commercial agreements.

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Recent federal updates have attempted to narrow the scope of the H-1B immigration proclamation, but conflicting guidance continues to cause uncertainty.

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#ImmigrationLaw #H1B #ClientAlert #WeAreLewisRice

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The House v. NCAA settlement means schools will share future revenues with student-athletes. Combined with NIL opportunities, these payments create important tax obligations. https://t.co/26SyCLScTt

#WeAreLewisRice #CollegeAthletics #NCAA #StudentAthletes #NIL

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On Friday, June 6, 2025, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved a settlement that is predicted to reshape the landscape of Division I collegiate athletics.

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The new TAKE IT DOWN Act has been signed into law, requiring certain platforms to remove deepfakes and non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours and imposing new penalties for violations.
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Missouri lawmakers have voted to repeal #PropositionA, Missouri’s paid sick time law. The repeal still needs the Governor’s signature and won’t take effect until August 28, 2025.

Click the link below to learn more in our full update.

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On April 29, the Missouri Supreme Court upheld #PropositionA, allowing paid sick leave requirements to take effect May 1.
Future legal challenges are still possible, but for now, employers should prepare to comply.
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The #FinCEN has issued a new rule exempting U.S. companies from the #CTA reporting requirements. Click the link below to see what this means for your business.

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The Illinois Supreme Court, in Martin v. Goodrich Corp., ruled that certain claims, previously time-barred under the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act, can now go to civil court, but most are still blocked if filed more than two years after exposure.
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The #FTC increases #HSR notification thresholds for 2025, effective in February. Click the link below and stay informed on how these changes impact premerger filings and compliance.

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#ClientAlert #Antitrust

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Missouri's Circuit Court strikes down redaction rules as unconstitutional, citing the First & Fourteenth Amendments. Click the link below to learn what this means for court filings.

https://t.co/fVbW4EI73D

#ClientAlert #MediaLaw #FirstAmendment #FourthAmendment

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Attention Employers in Illinois: Illinois' new pay transparency law requires job postings to include “pay scale and benefits” for positions located in Illinois. Click the link below to learn more about compliance and what this means for your business. https://t.co/q3cC1uBkzL

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As of December 26, 2024 the nationwide injunction against the #CTA has been reinstated, pausing enforcement for reporting companies. While an appeal is expected, compliance is not required at the moment. Click the link below to learn more.

https://t.co/OxzOzirnAY

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The Fifth Circuit has lifted the nationwide preliminary injunction on the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements. Click the link below to learn more about reporting deadlines.

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The Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction that enjoins the enforcement of the #CTA and the enforcement of the #ReportingRule. Click the link below to learn more.

https://t.co/gpjLWoCKZe

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The #EPA's updated regulations for stationary engines, commonly found in manufacturing, energy, and utility industries, may affect your business. Click the link below to learn more.

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The #FTC’s Final Rule updating #HSR pre-merger reporting requirements becomes effective February 10, 2025. All filings after this date must comply with the new rules and updated reporting form. Click the link below to learn more.

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As we approach the new year, a wave of U.S. state privacy laws are set to take effect. Click the link to learn more on the upcoming changes.

#ClientAlert #PrivacyLaws #DataProtection

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#ImportantUpdate A federal judge has set aside and vacated the #DOL’s 2024 #FLSA Rule, returning overtime exemption standards to prior levels. Click the link to read our latest alert to understand what this means for employers and employees.
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