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Labor Alert: New Amendments to FMLA Provide Enhanced Leave Entitlements for: Feb-05-2008 — On January 28, 2008, President Bush signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, which includes amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”). More...
Immigration Alert: April Filing Date Looms for H-1B Visas: Jan-31-2008 — April 1, 2008 is an important date for employers seeking first-time H-1B visas for employees. In the absence of congressional action to address the problem, it is likely that the entire quota of H-1B visas allocated for the 2008-09 fiscal year will be reached by applicants filing on April 1, 2008. Affected employers must file applications for their employees on that date in order to be among those that will be considered in the large wave of applications for H-1B visas. More...
Labor Alert: OSHA Announces Final Rule on Employer Paid Personal Protective: Dec-18-2007 — On November 15, 2007, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor ("OSHA") published a final rule in the Federal Register addressing new requirements that hold employers responsible for the costs of certain employee personal protective equipment ("PPE"). More...
Labor Alert: New York State Social Security Number Protection Law: Dec-06-2007 — A new law in New York State restricting the use and display of an individual’s Social Security number (SSN) will be effective January 1, 2008. More...
Corporate Alert: SEC Adopts Rules to Streamline Reporting Requirements for: Nov-21-2007 — The Securities and Exchange Commission recently adopted three new rules affecting smaller businesses that are designed to simplify reporting, disclosure and capital fund raising requirements. More...
Immigration Alert: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces Upda: Nov-12-2007 — On November 7, 2007, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of an updated Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. All U.S. employers are responsible for completion and retention of Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. The employer must verify the employment eligibility and identity documents presented by the employee and record the document information on the Form I-9. More...
IP Alert: U.S. District Court Halts Implementation of New USPTO Rules: Nov-08-2007 — This is a follow-up to the previously published Jaeckle Alert regarding USPTO Rule Changes issued on September 18, 2007. More...
Labor Alert: Recent Amendments to the New York State Labor Law: Nov-01-2007 — There have been a number of important amendments to the New York State Labor Law signed into law by Governor Elliott Spitzer throughout 2007. Described below are several important amendments that take effect during the fourth quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008. More...
IP Alert: USPTO Announces Extensive Rule Changes: Sep-18-2007 — The United States and Trademark Office recently announced the most extensive overhaul of USPTO procedure in more than 30 years. More...
Labor Alert: Recent Amendments to New York State's Laws Governing Employers: Sep-12-2007 — New York State Governor Elliot Spitzer recently signed new laws expanding the rights of employees in New York. These revisions include two additions to the state Labor Law, and one amendment to the Human Rights Law. More...
Litigation Alert: Amendment to New York General Obligations Law 15-108: Jul-30-2007 — On June 4th, 2007, the New York State Legislature amended General Obligations Law § 15-108 in hopes of encouraging plaintiffs in multi-defendant actions to voluntarily discontinue their claims when it becomes apparent that one of several defendants is not likely to be held liable at trial. The stated goal is to reduce the litigation costs of the apparently blameless defendant, as well as to eliminate needless summary judgment practice by admittedly non-responsible defendants. More...
Employee Benefits Alert: The IRS is Investigating 403(b) Plans: Jul-11-2007 — For the past year, the Internal Revenue Service has been investigating 403(b) plans sponsored by school districts, to determine whether such plans are in compliance with applicable tax rules. More...
Employee Benefits Alert: IRS Issues Final Section 409A Regulations: May-25-2007 — On April 10, 2007, the IRS and the Treasury Department issued the long awaited final regulations under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). More...
IP Alert: U.S. Supreme Court Instructs Federal Courts to Expand Application: May-08-2007 — On April 30, 2007, the Supreme Court handed down an opinion that will make it easier for patents to be challenged or denied on the basis that the invention in question is too obvious to deserve patent protection. The ruling may also leave the door open for existing patent holders to face new litigation over the obviousness standard. More...
Labor & Employment Alert: New York High Court Rules No Weingarten Right for: Mar-05-2007 — In a decision dated February 20, 2007, the New York State Court of Appeals held that the Taylor Law does not give public employees a so-called "Weingarten right" to union representation at an investigatory interview where the employee reasonably believes the interview may result in disciplinary action. More...
Employee Benefits Alert: IRS Settlement Program Regarding Discounted Stock: Feb-19-2007 — On February 8, 2007, the IRS announced a new settlement program that will allow certain employers to address tax issues that may have been triggered by the issuance of discounted stock options and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”). More...
Employee Benefits Alert: New Law Facilitates Automatic Enrollment Arrangeme: Feb-12-2007 — Over the past two decades, the 401(k) plan has become the most common retirement plan among private sector employers. One unwelcome result of the growth of 401(k) plans – which, by definition, permit employees to choose whether and how much to contribute – is that many employees do not defer enough to ensure a comfortable retirement. More...
Immigration Alert: Passport Requirement to Affect Cross-Border Travel and T: Dec-15-2006 — Beginning January 23, 2007, all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport or other approved entry document when entering the U.S. at any airport, according to a recent announcement by the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security. More...
Labor Alert: Supervisory Status Under The "Kentucky River" Cases: Dec-05-2006 — On September 29, 2006, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") issued three long-awaited decisions applying the 2001 decision of the United States Supreme Court in NLRB v. Kentucky River Community Care. More...
Municipal Alert: Amendment to New York's Freedom of Information Law: Oct-20-2006 — An amendment to New York's Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL"), which took effect on August 16, 2006, makes it easier for the public to recover attorneys' fees and costs incurred when they are forced to seek judicial review of a More...
IP Alert: Obtaining Accelerated Patent Application Examination: Aug-24-2006 — Beginning August 25, 2006, patent applicants can petition the USPTO to grant their application accelerated examination or “special status” by submitting the required fee and showing they comply with the revised conditions described in this Alert. More...
Labor & Employment Alert: New York State Adopts Provision Prohibiting Video: Jul-24-2006 — July 7, 2006 - New York State has adopted a new provision of the Labor Law, Section 203-c which prohibits employers from conducting video surveillance of their employees in restrooms, locker rooms, etc... More...
Emerging Company Alert: Jumpstart Program: Jun-29-2006
E-Discovery Alert: Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. v. Montana Board of Inves: Jun-22-2006 — A recent New York State Court of Appeals decision has further expanded personal jurisdiction. Individuals and companies located outside of New York state who conduct business within the State through electronic means of communication are considered to be engaged in commerce in New York and, therefore subject to the reach of New York courts. More...
E-Discovery Alert: New Supreme Court Rules Govern Electronically Stored...: May-04-2006 — Failing to produce electronic records that are required to be disclosed in litigation can lead to significant fines and rulings detrimental to your ability to successfully present your case. More...
IP Alert - Why Can't You Sue an Infringer of Your Licensed Technology?: Apr-27-2006 — Intellectual Property Alert - If your company licenses technology from others for use in your business, failing to address with the owner of that technology the right to sue third parties for infringement of that technology can prove disastrous. More...
Year End Considerations For Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors: Dec-19-2005 — Year End Considerations For Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors - The following are some year-end issues and deadlines that sponsors of employee benefit plans should keep in mind: More...
SEC Adopts Rules Regarding Securities Offering Reform: Oct-18-2005
Medicare Part D Deadlines Approaching: Oct-01-2005
Department of Labor New Focus on Employer Reporting Under LMRDA: Sep-09-2005
Businesses Must Notify Public of Computer Security Breach: Sep-01-2005
IRS Allows More Flexibility in Flexible Spending Accounts: May-19-2005
Litigation Alert - New York State Scaffold Law: Apr-13-2005
Immigration Alert - Passport Initiative to Affect Cross-Border Travel and T: Apr-12-2005
ALERT - Supreme Court Ruling in Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Apr-04-2005
ALERT - New Rules for Retirement Plan Distributions: Mar-18-2005
Immigration Alert - Congress Enacts H-1B and L-1 Visa Reforms: Mar-14-2005
Litigation Alert - Class Action Fairness Act of 2005: Feb-28-2005
ALERT - Labor & Employment, Minimum Wage Increased in NYS: Dec-09-2004
ALERT - Employee Benefits Update, COBRA Notice Regulations: Dec-02-2004
ALERT - SEC Postpones Final Phase-In Period for Acceleration of Periodic Re: Nov-22-2004
ALERT - Department of Labor Overtime Regulations Update: Aug-19-2004
ALERT - New Form 8-K Filing Requirements Effective August 23, 2004: Aug-17-2004
SEC Adopts Final Rules Regarding Form 8-K Disclosure: May-14-2004
Ruling on Total Pollution Exclusion: Feb-27-2004
New Disclosure Requirements for Companies Listed on NYSE: Feb-09-2004
New Disclosure Requirements for Companies Listed on NASDAQ: Feb-09-2004