On September 6, 2022, without notice or opportunity for public comment, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published a Rule – which took immediate effect – consolidating a seven-year patchwork of “Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations.” The Rule did not revise any laws; it merely restated the U.S. government’s opposition to the provision of material support for malicious cyber-enabled activity originating outside the United States.
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The “September 6th Rule”: OFAC Consolidates Seven-Year Patchwork of Laws, Reissues Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations Posted on: September 07, 2022 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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When OSHA Knocks On Your Door: An Employer’s Guide to Workplace Inspections Posted on: August 25, 2020 In: COVID-19 Response
Since the pandemic started, there have been over 31,000 COVID-19-related complaints to federal and state OSHA offices. OSHA has a number of ways to investigate these complaints, including written inquiries, document requests, and inspections. An OSHA inspection can sometimes be quite intimidating for employers. Therefore, employers should know their rights before OSHA shows up for an inspection. Seven key elements of OSHA inspections, along with employers’ corresponding rights, are described in this post.
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4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Payroll Company Posted on: February 28, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Payroll companies are often an invaluable resource in operating your business, but they can also be a source of frustration or, in the worst case scenario, potential legal exposure. Having worked with clients to help resolve payroll issues or defend litigation relating to payroll processing, we have a few helpful tips to ensure that your business is getting the most out of your payroll company and securing compliance with applicable employment laws.
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Cybersecurity: Who Can Certify Compliance to the NYDFS Posted on: January 30, 2019 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cyber Security Regulation for Financial Services Companies 23 NYCRR 500, enacted in March 2017 (the “Regulation”), sets out the required framework for regulated entities’ information security programs. The NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation applies to “Covered Entities,” which are organizations required to operate under NYDFS...
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