Online shopping is a great way to save time and money, especially over the holidays. However, it can leave you – and your information – vulnerable to malicious actors ready to exploit holiday shoppers. Make your data privacy a priority this holiday season by taking time for some simple cybersecurity-related precautions.
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‘Tis The Season: Online Shopping Tips Posted on: December 02, 2019 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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Recent California Court Decisions May Lead to Another Increase in Website ADA Compliance Cases Posted on: November 25, 2019Despite a wave of lawsuits surrounding website compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), no guidance or set standards have been created by the Department of Justice (DOJ), or the state or federal legislature, that would allow businesses to ensure their websites are in compliance with the ADA.
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New Year, New Protections for Prospective Employees in New York Posted on: November 20, 2019 In: Labor & EmploymentAs one year ends, another begins. And as New York employers turn the page on another busy year in labor and employment legislation, they should be mindful of several new laws set to become effective in 2020. The new laws will require additional compliance efforts, making the end of the year a good time for a thorough review of payroll and hiring practices.
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Tax Considerations for Holiday Gifts to Employees Posted on: November 18, 2019 In: Labor & EmploymentWith the holidays upon us, you may want to show your appreciation for your employees’ hard work, but before you begin shopping, it’s a good idea to consider the tax implications of your generosity. Otherwise, a well-meaning gift could end up having the opposite of the desired effect when the employee receives a tax surprise on your gift.
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Cleaning Up With Trade Secrets Under California’s Right to Know Act Posted on: November 05, 2019 In: Intellectual Property & TechnologyCompanies 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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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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