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Department Of Labor Reveals New Joint Employer Rule Proposal
On April 22, 2026, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced its new proposed rule aimed at clarifying when multiple employers share joint liability for violations of federal wage and hour laws. The proposed rule is entitled “Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.”
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Carter Ledyard & Milburn
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US NAIC Spring 2026 National Meeting Highlights: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) And Alternative Health Coverage (B) Working Group
The NAIC's ERISA Working Group convened to address critical questions surrounding state regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and ERISA preemption. How should state regulators and legislators navigate the complex interplay between federal ERISA requirements and state PBM oversight laws? The Working Group's guidance document offers principles and lessons learned from legal challenges to help states craft enforceable PBM legislation.
United States Employment
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Mayer Brown
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Acting Attorney General Issues New DEA Order Reclassifying Some Marijuana Products As Schedule III Controlled Substances, Available By Prescription
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a final order rescheduling certain marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, requiring state-licensed medical marijuana entities to register with the DEA and allowing prescribers to treat marijuana as a controlled...
United States Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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Health Care Non-Compete Legislation Q1 2026 Update
State legislatures across the U.S. continue to reshape the legal landscape for non-compete agreements in 2026, with Washington implementing a near-total ban and several states targeting healthcare industry restrictions specifically. How are these evolving regulations affecting employers' ability to enforce restrictive covenants, and what compensation thresholds now determine which employees can be bound by such agreements?
United States Employment
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Recent Federal Developments For April 2026
Bergeson & Campbell's latest regulatory update covers critical developments in chemical safety, environmental law, and product compliance. From EPA's proposed extensions for TSCA compliance dates to New Mexico's groundbreaking PFAS labeling requirements taking effect in 2027, this comprehensive briefing examines how evolving regulations impact manufacturers, legal practitioners, and industry stakeholders navigating the complex landscape of chemical management and environmental protection.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Cal/OSHA’s Proposed “Walkaround Rule” Welcomes Unions Into Private California Workplaces: Key Takeaways For California Employers
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) has issued a proposed regulation (Section 331.8. Representatives during the Inspection) that allows employees to designate a representative, including another employee, a third party, or the collective bargaining representative, during workplace safety inspections conducted by Cal/OSHA.
United States Employment
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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