Recently-released FBI statistics provide a sobering reminder that businesses and individuals should continue to make cybersecurity a top priority in 2020. According to the FBI’s 2019 Internet Crime Report, internet crime complaints are at an all-time high. In addition, the magnitude of resulting losses is also reaching new heights.
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Hot Off the Press: The 2019 FBI Internet Crime Report Posted on: February 24, 2020 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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Recent New Jersey Verdict Draws Into Focus Employer Liability for the Actions of Non-Employees Posted on: February 21, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentA New Jersey jury recently awarded $2.4 million in damages against a financial institution for failing to adequately prevent an employee from being sexually assaulted by a customer. The threshold question of whether a company can be held liable for the conduct of a non-employee has been answered, at least in the Law Division in New Jersey, in the affirmative.
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California Supreme Court: Employers Must Pay For Time Spent During Bag Searches Posted on: February 20, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentThe California Supreme Court recently ruled that employees must be paid for time spent during security searches before leaving work. Several retail store employees brought a putative class action suit against technology giant Apple, Inc. alleging that Apple violated California law by failing to pay employees for time spent waiting for Apple’s exit searches.
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Trademark Update: New USPTO Rules Include Widely Criticized Applicant Email Requirements Posted on: February 14, 2020 In: Intellectual Property & TechnologyEffective February 15, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will adhere to new trademark examination guidelines. The most significant for most trademark practitioners are the new email and specimen requirements.
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Coronavirus – Employers, Be Smart! Be Prepared! Posted on: February 13, 2020 In: Labor & Employment, COVID-19 ResponseGiven today’s increased globalization in business, supply chains, and travel, there is no other option for employers but to prepare properly for the next pandemic.
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Hairstyle Laws Further Complicate the Landscape for Employers in 2020 Posted on: January 30, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentThe latest employment law trend sweeping the always trend-setting coastal jurisdictions is protection against bias based on hairstyle or hair texture. In 2019, California, New York, and New Jersey all adopted such statutes.
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Sexual Harassment by the Uninhibited Posted on: January 28, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentMany of us know someone residing in a senior living community or long-term care facility and have heard stories of residents losing their inhibitions. There are stories of seniors being rude, saying things that are inappropriate, and experiencing sexual disinhibition. What we have not heard though is what happens when a caregiver is sexually harassed by a resident.
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Nevada Passes Privacy Law Posted on: January 09, 2020 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityWhile much has been made of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which took effect on January 1, 2020, new security laws in other states – like Nevada – have been almost entirely ignored.
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What Exactly is “Associational Race Discrimination” under the FEHA? Posted on: January 07, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentIn California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex and gender, among other categories. In addition, the FEHA provides an express cause of action for discrimination based on association with individuals in a category protected by the Act. These types of claims primarily arise in the context of disability discrimination.
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Tax Return Theft: Tips for Prevention and Response Posted on: January 06, 2020 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityAs the Internal Revenue Service warned tax professionals in November, malicious actors are currently attempting to hack into tax preparers’ networks to steal 2020 tax return information. If you are a professional tax preparer, you are a target – regardless of the size of your business.
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Cybersecurity Resolutions for 2020 Posted on: January 03, 2020 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityA new year is once again upon us, which means people across the world will resolve to exercise more, eat healthier, eliminate financial debt and, most importantly, enhance their cybersecurity practices over the coming year. Good luck to all in this time-honored annual quest!
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An Overview of U.S. Design Rights – Infringement & Enforcement, Part 2 of 2 Posted on: December 19, 2019 In: Intellectual Property & TechnologyIn our previous post, we identified the types of design rights infringement that are actionable. In this part, we will cover the different types of remedies available to rights owners and defenses available to accused infringers.
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