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November 18, 2011

Agencies Delay SBC Application Date, Issue New Guidance on MHPAEA

The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (HHS) have issued a new set of frequently

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November 18, 2011

Ninth Circuit Affirms Injunction Requiring New Hospital Owners to Recognize and Bargain with Prior CNA Bargaining Unit

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a district court did not abuse its discretion

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November 18, 2011

House Passes Veterans' Jobs Bill; Obama Expected to Sign Measure into Law

Updated:  November 21, 2011 The first portion of President Obama’s jobs package is likely to become

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November 18, 2011

EEOC Receives a Record Number of Private Sector Discrimination Charges and Secures Highest Amount in Damages in FY 2011

On November 15, 2011, the EEOC announced the publication of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Performance and

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November 17, 2011

California Federal Court Examines Preemptive Scope of California's Uniform Trade Secrets Act

In Amron International Diving Supply, Inc. v. Hydrolinx Diving Communication, Inc., the Southern District

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November 17, 2011

President Obama Signs Legislation Allowing Issuance of the APEC Business Travel Card to Eligible U.S. Travelers

On November 12, 2011, while meeting in Honolulu with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders,

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November 17, 2011

EEOC Approves Rule Defining RFOA Defense in ADEA Disparate Impact Claims; Discusses Disabled Veterans' Hiring Obstacles

During a public meeting held on November 16, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted

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November 16, 2011

A California Federal Court Reinvigorates the Growing Tension over the Preemptive Scope of California's Uniform Trade Secrets Act

In the latest twist in the developing law regarding the preemptive scope of California's Uniform

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November 16, 2011

California Court of Appeal Declines to Hold Individual Supervisors Liable for Discrimination or Retaliation Under California Military and Veterans Code

In a case of first impression, the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District ruled

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November 15, 2011

OSHA's Interim Final Regulations Clarify the Whistleblower Complaint Investigation Process and Define Available Remedies

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim final regulations governing

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