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Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
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EEOC Issues New Guidance on Workplace Transgender Policies
July 14, 2021
Brian G. Muse,
Sands Anderson PC
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued new Guidance directed to employers addressing restroom policies and the use of employee preferred pronouns.
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A Summary of Bank-Related Provisions of President Biden's July 9th Executive Order Promoting Competition
July 12, 2021
B.T. Atkinson and Bill Lathan,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Banks should monitor the rulemaking initiatives of their primary federal regulator and the CFPB undertaken in response to the Order, and consider commenting directly or through federal and state trade associations on any formal proposals.
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Investment Adviser Representatives May Be Subject to CE Requirements
June 30, 2021
By Jessica Morgan and Jarrell Hunt - Tonkon Torp LLP
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Recent Ruling on Medical Privacy Claims Illustrates the Fourth Circuit’s Application of Stare Decisis
June 25, 2021
Christopher F. Quirk,
Sands Anderson PC
A recent Fourth Circuit opinion about medical privacy provides a valuable lesson on how stare decisis can guide litigants through case law that is less than clear.
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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Third Challenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
June 25, 2021
Daniel J. Nugent - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Virginia Wage Overtime Act: Ambiguities Astound Employers
June 23, 2021
Faith A. Alejandro,
Sands Anderson PC
As Virginia employers prepare for the new Virginia Overtime Wage Act (VOWA), ambiguities found in the act demand attention from employers, both private and public.
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DOL Issues New Cybersecurity Guidance for Plan Sponsors, Plan Fiduciaries, Record-Keepers and Plan Participants
June 21, 2021
Lawrence J. Finnell - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Website Terms of Use Agreement and Privacy Policy
June 21, 2021
Gail M. Norris - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Employers
June 21, 2021
Nathan C. Mortier & Jennifer L. Muse,
Sands Anderson PC
The ETS applies only to employees in certain healthcare settings and is aimed at protecting workers who face the highest risk by working in settings where suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients are treated.
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Top Five Bills Impacting Oregon Employers
June 21, 2021
Clay Creps - Tonkon Torp LLP
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One Year Later: Have Employers Taken Stock Following Bostock?
June 18, 2021
Emily Massey, Labor and Employment Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
In short, Bostock made clear that employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Title VII") (more detailed information on the decision is available here). On the anniversary of the Bostock decision, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") launched a new webpage containing resources to educate employees, applicants, and employers about the rights of workers to be free from sexual orientation and gender identity (newly named "SOGI") discrimination in employment.
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