News, Insights & Events

Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.

While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.

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USDOL’S Wage and Hour Division Announces Priority of Protecting Workers from Retaliation

March 16, 2022
Subhash Viswanathan - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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As 2022 Legislative Session Ends, More Changes Coming to the Oregon Cannabis Industry

March 15, 2022
Danica Foster and Maureen McGee - Tonkon Torp LLP
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New Cannabis Laws Coming, License Moratorium Is Back

March 14, 2022
Danica Foster and Maureen McGee - Tonkon Torp LLP
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Updated Guidance on Religious Accommodations to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

March 11, 2022
Brittany R. Frank - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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New York Legislature Passes Significant Amendments to Strengthen Sexual Harassment Protections for Employees

March 9, 2022
Gianelle M. Duby - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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New Requirements Under Automatic Renewal Laws: Here’s How to Stay Compliant

March 8, 2022
Sami Kazi, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP

In October 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bills (“AB”) 390 & 1221, both of which enhance California’s already-demanding automatic renewal protections. AB 390 will carry forward all the current Automatic Renewal Law (“ARL”) requirements, while also implementing new renewal notice and online cancellation requirements effective July 1, 2022 (Bus & Prof. Code § 17602). AB 1221 amends provisions in the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“SB Act”) covering service contracts relating to all consumer retail goods sold in California that are under an implied or express warranty (Cal. Civ. Code § 1791 and § 1794.4). AB 1221 is effective as of January 1, 2022. The new amendments to the ARL and expansion of automatic renewal regulation through the SB Act are important signals of California’s intent to remain a leader in consumer advocacy. Businesses providing subscription-based products and services in California should be aware of these new obligations.

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Important Recent ESOP Developments

March 3, 2022
Robert W. Patterson - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Environmental Justice 101: Leveling the Playing Field in the Permitting Process

March 2, 2022
Amy Wang, Environmental Attorney, Ward and Smith, P.A.

The concept of "environmental justice" (or "EJ" among environmental practitioners) is not new.