The Bottom Line The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology offers significant opportunities in the field of employee benefits, for both employers and their employees, including: Despite the promise that generative AI technology holds for benefits administration, Continue Reading
New York Adopts Legislation to Protect Kids’ Privacy
The Bottom Line The New York State Legislature has passed two significant laws designed to protect children’s and teen’s privacy: the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the Child Data Protection Act. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on June 20th, the laws will Continue Reading
Going for Olympic Gold: Marketers Hope to Reach the Podium in Paris, even if not on the “Official” Team
The Bottom Line Just about everyone dreams of participating in the Olympics – walking among the parade of nations, being draped with a bronze, silver, or maybe even gold, medal. Most learn at an early age that we possess neither the skill nor the single-minded discipline necessary to fulfill Continue Reading
New York State Employment Law Updates
The Bottom Line Recently enacted legislation in New York State has resulted in a number of developments impacting employers and employees. Effective June 19, 2024, New York employers will be required to provide nursing employees with 30-minute paid lactation breaks. Beginning January 1, 2025, Continue Reading
This Content is Not Intended for Mature Audiences: CARU Investigates Disclosures on the Vlad and Niki YouTube Channel
The Bottom Line Through the Children’s Advertising Review Unit’s (CARU) routine monitoring activities, CARU opened an investigation into the “Vlad and Niki” YouTube Channel. By its own description, the Vlad and Niki YouTube channel “is the global preschool phenomenon and highest-rated kids Continue Reading
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Key Takeaways and Analysis
The Bottom Line Jurisdictions worldwide, including several U.S. states, are starting to set new legal and regulatory guidelines for the use and development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. However, the European Union is taking the lead with the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, Continue Reading
EEOC Publishes Regulations Interpreting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Update On June 17, 2024, a district judge in the Western District of Louisiana issued a partial preliminary injunction postponing the PWFA regulations’ requirement that employers provide accommodations for elective abortions of employees that are not necessary to treat a medical condition Continue Reading
NYC Employers’ Fast-Approaching Deadline Under Workers’ Bill of Rights Law
The Bottom Line By July 1, 2024, all New York City employers must (i) post in an easily visible place and (ii) individually distribute to each employee a “Know Your Rights at Work” poster created by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). As required by the Workers’ Bill of Continue Reading
Supreme Court Holds that Copyright Damages Can Be Awarded for Old Infringements
The Bottom Line The Copyright Act’s statute of limitations requires a plaintiff to file suit within three years from when the claim comes into existence, or “accrues.” But when does a claim accrue? Under the “injury rule,” a claim accrues when the infringing act occurred, regardless of Continue Reading
Taking Out the Trash: New Junk Fee Laws Impact Pricing Practices
The Bottom Line We are about to see an enormous uptick in federal and state regulation of “junk fees” – and the class action bar is undoubtedly preparing to act. With federal rulemaking on unfair and deceptive fees set to go into effect later this year and new state legislation being Continue Reading