Monthly Archives: August 2019

August 6, 2019

Periodical look at our Business Law Group’s activity

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M&As, Financing and Business Transactions

Advised the founders of La Canadienne, a leader in the manufacturing, distribu- on and retailing of women’s winter footwear, in its acquision by an investor group led by Montreal-based private equity firm Champlain Financial Corporaon, and including the founders as well as Invesssement Québec and Fondacon, le Fonds de développement de la Confédéraon des syndicats na- onaux pour la coopéraon et l’emploi. Barry H. Shapiro, Sharon G. Druker, Rhona Luger, Elyssa Leiberman.

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August 6, 2019

Why Does Relationship Marketing Matter to Lawyers?

By Lindsay Griffiths of International Lawyers Network

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a podcast with Deirdre Breakenridge for her Women Worldwide series, discussing how to build unbreakable bonds. One of the questions she asked me to think about in advance of the session was “What is relationship marketing, and where do you start when you want to build your business?”

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Posted in Zen & the Art of Legal Networking
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August 6, 2019

End of the Road for Ecuadorian Villagers in Their Fight Against Chevron?

By Blair Bowen of Fogler Rubinoff LLP

This is the case that keeps on giving – both blog posts and reader interes – although the legal saga that has generated all of those words may have come to an end.

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August 5, 2019

New York Joins the Wave of States Requiring Businesses to Adopt Reasonable Cybersecurity Safeguards to Protect Private Information

By Brian G. Cesaratto of Epstein Becker & Green

New York is the latest state to adopt a law that requires businesses that collect private information on its residents to implement reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect that information. New York now joins California, Massachusetts and Colorado in setting these standards. New York’s law mandates the implementation of a data security program, including measures such as risk assessments, workforce training and incident response planning and testing. Businesses should immediately begin the process to comply with the Act’s requirements effective March 21, 2020. Notably, New York’s law covers all employers, individuals or organizations, regardless of size or location, which collect private information on New York State residents.

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August 5, 2019

Employment Law This Week®: Cannabis User Protections, WHD Opinion Letters, New Salary History Bans, NYS Anti-Harassment Training Deadline

By Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.

This Employment Law This Week® Monthly Rundown discusses the most important developments for employers in July 2019.

This episode includes:

  • Increased Employee Protections for Cannabis Users
  • First Opinion Letters Released Under New Wage and Hour Leadership
  • New Jersey and Illinois Enact Salary History Inquiry Bans
  • Deadline for New York State Anti-Harassment Training Approaches
  • Tip of the Week: Disrupting bias with teams and clients

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August 5, 2019

The Ninth Circuit’s Request That the California Supreme Court Clarify Meal and Rest Period Requirements May Have a Tremendous Impact Upon Employers

By Kevin Sullivan of Epstein Becker & Green

Given the prevalence of wage-hour class actions filed against California employers, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals from time to time asks the California Supreme Court to clarify certain California wage-hour laws. Last week, the Ninth Circuit asked again in Cole v. CRST Van Expedited, Inc., seeking clarification on the following two questions:

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ILN Today Post
August 2, 2019

End of the Road for Private Cryptocurrencies in India – the Proposed Ban

By LexCounsel Law Offices

With more and more investors being attracted to invest in virtual currencies with their astonishing highs and painful lows, the
cloud of confusion with regard to recognition and regulation of such currencies under Indian laws loomed. The nuances and
legal status of virtual currencies under Indian laws including various directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”)
on virtual currencies have been extensively discussed in our previous articles1,2.

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August 2, 2019

Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on… California Meal and Rest Period Requirements

By Kevin Sullivan of Epstein Becker & Green

More than seven years ago in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court clarified many of the general requirements for meal and rest periods under California law. Nothing the California Supreme Court said has slowed the filing of meal and rest period class actions against employers doing business in the state.

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ILN Today Post
August 1, 2019

Howard & Howard Expands Chicago Office

By Howard & Howard

Royal Oak-based law firm Howard & Howard is pleased to announce that Christopher L. Schaeffer has joined the Firm. He joins Howard & Howard’s Business Litigation Practice Group.

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August 1, 2019

Talking Tax – Issue 165

By Hall & Wilcox

Tax integrity changes and other measures

The Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Tax Integrity and Other Measures No. 1) Bill 2019 (Cth) (Bill) was introduced to the House of Representatives on 24 July 2019 and proposes to make a raft of legislative changes to improve the integrity of Australia’s tax system.

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