Companies who make cleaning products sold in California should take note of a new law coming into effect on January 1, 2020, especially if their products are made from proprietary formulas or include ingredient mixtures that may qualify as company trade secrets.
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Cleaning Up With Trade Secrets Under California’s Right to Know Act Posted on: November 05, 2019 In: Intellectual Property & Technology
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Equal Pay and Barbie Dolls Posted on: November 05, 2019 In: Labor & EmploymentLast week, I had the honor of speaking on a panel at the national First Chair Equal Pay Summit in Chicago, attended by prominent women from top law firms and companies in the U.S. (and some delightful and progressive men). I was equally amazed by the incredible dedication of this group to equality in pay and opportunity for women and the fact that the conference was necessary in the first place.
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Legislative Alert: California Expands Definition of Personal Information Posted on: November 01, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityOn October 11, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1130, which amends The Information Practices Act of 1977, as well as California Civil Code §§ 1798.29, 1798.81.5 and 1798.82. The bill expands the definition of “personal information” under the California data breach notification statutes applicable to businesses and to government agencies.
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Players v. Haters: Ninth Circuit Says Creativity a Matter of Fact in Taylor Swift Copyright Suit Posted on: October 29, 2019 In: Intellectual Property & TechnologyTaylor Swift fans might need to calm down after yesterday’s decision out of the Ninth Circuit. In 2017, two songwriters sued Taylor Swift over the chorus of her hit song “Shake It Off,” alleging her song infringed the copyrighted lyrics in their song “Playas Gon’ Play,” released in 2001.
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Keeping the Creeps Off Your Computer: Tips to Avoid Scareware & Scare Scams Posted on: October 29, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityHalloween is a great time to masquerade as your favorite supernatural or otherworldly character, generating harmless screams and candy. Not so harmless is the fear that scammers create by pretending to know something about you or your cyber system in order to scare you into sending them money.
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Amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act Signed Into Law Posted on: October 25, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityAs we near the January 1, 2020 effective date of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California legislature has passed seven amendments to the expansive privacy statute: AB 25, 874, 1130, 1146, 1202, 1355, and 1564. Notably, the amendments alleviate some business concerns by expanding a business’ ability to verify consumer requests under the CCPA.
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Three Takeaways from the DOL Proposed Rule on Tipped Employees Posted on: October 25, 2019 In: Labor & EmploymentThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that attempts to eliminate confusion regarding the tip credit, while also implementing the changes mandated by Congress when it passed the Tip Income Protection Act.
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Florida Raises State Minimum Wage By a Dime Posted on: October 23, 2019 In: Labor & EmploymentFlorida recently announced the new minimum wage for overtime eligible workers in the state. Each year on September 30 The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity adjusts the state’s minimum wage based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the South Region of the United States. The new minimum wage becomes effective on January 1, 2020.
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Four Employment Policy Pitfalls for Multi-Jurisdiction Businesses to Avoid Posted on: October 18, 2019 In: Labor & EmploymentIn today’s society, where businesses are increasingly operated remotely and employees are spread across the country, employers need to be aware that laws governing their employment-related issues can vary greatly from state to state. Employers operating in multiple jurisdictions should be careful of implementing broad or generalized policies, and should know when to enlist the help of a professional to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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I Can’t Get Sued for Posting a Picture of Myself on Social Media… Can I? Posted on: October 17, 2019 In: Intellectual Property & TechnologyThe rise of social media has presented the courts with a seemingly never ending slew of counterintuitive, but probably valid claims. For example, the pop star Justin Bieber recently posted an image on his social media of himself and a friend in the backseat of a car. The photo, of course, was taken by a paparazzo undoubtedly lying in wait for just the right opportunity to snap the angst-ridden star. The photographer has now filed suit for copyright infringement against Mr. Bieber.
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The #MeToo Movement & NDAs Posted on: October 02, 2019 In: Labor & EmploymentThe legal and cultural impact of the #MeToo movement has taken many forms, but one interesting facet in particular was how it peeled back the curtain on how claims of sexual harassment are handled and settled by companies and counsel. Notably, it was common for these settlements, and the non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that came with them, to draw the most ire in the public eye.
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Increased Salary Thresholds for FLSA Exempt Status Expands Overtime Eligibility Posted on: September 24, 2019 In: Labor & Employment“Why am I not receiving additional compensation for working overtime?” 1.3 million Americans will no longer be asking themselves this question after the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor submitted a Final Rule modifying the regulations pertaining to overtime exemptions.
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