New York employers faced with union organizing are now prohibited from holding mandatory "captive audience" meetings (i.e., meetings in response to union organizing campaigns) and disciplining employees who refuse to attend such meetings. On …
The tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust" in October 2021 led studios and labor representatives to immediately commence negotiations with respect to safety protocols on film and television sets. On July 10, 2023, …
Our team is pleased to announce an important publication on fintech innovation and regulation in the United States. Edited by Andy Lorentz and Thomas Kost—and drawing on contributions from many of their DWT colleagues—the publication provides an overview …
On August 8, 2023, the Department of Labor issued a new rule redefining how wages are calculated for more than one million construction workers and implements a number of sweeping changes under the Davis-Bacon Act. The rule, published in the Federal …
The Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA or Act) became law on September 11, 2023, making Delaware the 13th state to enact a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, joining California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, …
The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has extended the deadline to respond to its Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on "opportunities for and obstacles to harmonizing" cybersecurity regulations. According to a White …
California employers and their third-party service providers—including artificial intelligence vendors—are now exposed to a host of litigation as the state’s courts sort out the extent to which workers can sue such agents for discrimination. The California …
New York employers have another reason to ensure that all employees are properly paid: the risk of criminal prosecution. On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment to the New York Penal Law which makes wage theft a form of …
Although a digital subscriber to an online newsletter may have standing to sue under the Video Privacy Protection Act ("VPPA"), 18 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(1), if the newsletter subscription contains no audio-visual content, that digital subscriber is …
On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Copyright Office published a Notice of inquiry and request for comment in the Federal Register (the "Notice"), seeking input from the public on various copyright law and policy issues relating to generative artificial …
The recording of our September 7, 2023 webinar titled "Managing Third-Party Cyber Risks" is now available on DWT's website. You can view the recording here. We were pleased to jointly host this webinar with our co-panelists from Kroll: Devon …
The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance ("SFHCSO") requires Covered Employers to make certain minimum Health Care Expenditures on a quarterly basis for their Covered Employees. Those employers should take note of the new Health Care …
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On August 29, 2023, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (collectively, FBAs) issued requests for comment on: A proposed interagency …
Virtually every company relies heavily on a slew of third parties to secure its sensitive data and information systems. No matter how much a company invests in its own cybersecurity program, vulnerabilities at a vendor or other third party can lead to …
As AI-enabled solutions multiply in the marketplace, healthcare regulators feel an increasing sense of urgency to put guardrails on the development and implementation of these solutions. To do so requires a look at the existing regulatory framework for …
Commercial tenants frequently hire contractors to perform work in their leased space. If the tenant does not pay the contractor, can the contractor record a lien against the leased premises? In Oregon, it will likely depend on whether the building owner/ …
Sept. 5, 2023 – Five renowned photojournalists today joined in a settlement agreement with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) that promises to transform police conduct and training while reinforcing the First Amendment protections accorded to both …
Two recent decisions issued this summer by different United States Courts of Appeals interpreting Sections 253 and 332 of the Communications Act demonstrate the continuing uncertainty carriers face when challenging state and local legal requirements that …
Last week, the California Supreme Court unanimously held that California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA") applies not only to employers but also to business entities performing services as agents for employers. Specifically, if the …
