Pennsylvania Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Act
On April 17, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed SB 3, the Medical Marijuana Act (the “Act”), into law. The Act will be effective May 17, 2016, and will have …
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On April 17, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed SB 3, the Medical Marijuana Act (the “Act”), into law. The Act will be effective May 17, 2016, and will have …
While the draft final overtime regulation applicable to the “white collar” (executive, administrative and professional) exemptions from overtime has not yet been released, sources indicate that the new threshold will …
Congress has passed, and it is expected that President Obama will sign, a Federal trade secret law. Of most importance to employers is a “safe harbor” provision under the law. …
Starting in 2014, Washington County began the process of reassessing all properties within the County. This is the first time in 35 years that Washington County has undergone a property …
Recent Canadian legislation regarding registration of trademarks could cause problems for businesses and brand owners. Bill C-31, an amendment to Canada’s Trademarks Act, removes the requirement of use to obtain …
On April 7, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed two executive orders that expand protection from discrimination to certain employees within the Commonwealth. These executive orders come in response to …
On February 25, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”), which sets forth a proposed set of rules to implement Executive Order 13706, …
On March 14, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) issued a decision citing multiple violations of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) in connection with an employer’s maintenance and application …
On March 14, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“DOL”) sent the draft final overtime regulation applicable to “white collar” (executive, administrative and professional) employees to …
On February 11, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released a detailed breakdown of the charges of workplace discrimination it received in fiscal year 2015. Retaliation charges were …
The interplay between residential addiction treatment and medical care in California has been a confounding topic for both drug treatment centers and doctors. After years of confusion, the good news …
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (“PaDEP”) announced that they are extending the public comment period on two sets of proposed oil and gas regulations. Comments will now be accepted …