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February 28, 2009

Legislative and Regulatory News for the Week of February 22

The following is a summary of the legislative and regulatory news for the week of February 22, 2009: Agency

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February 27, 2009

Obama Administration to Reverse Provider Conscience Rule

As anticipated, the Obama administration has initiated steps to reverse the former administration’s

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February 27, 2009

Employers "Pick Up" a Victory in Wage Releases

The California Court of Appeal recently confirmed the right of an employer to secure a release from claims

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February 27, 2009

Changes in UK Immigration Rules

New Requirements for Foreign Workers from Outside the EEAIn response to changing economic circumstances,

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February 27, 2009

President's Budget Would Extend E-Verify, Boost DOL Enforcement

On February 26, President Obama unveiled his proposed $3 trillion budget. A detailed summary can be found

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February 27, 2009

Omnibus Bill Clears House, Contains E-Verify, EB-5 Visa Extension Provisions

Embedded in the massive House Appropriations bill (H.R. 1105) that was approved on Wednesday by a vote

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February 27, 2009

Expert Analysis of Changes in UK Immigration Rules

As noted in our previous blog entry, UK Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, has announced significant changes

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February 26, 2009

EEOC Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it will seek public comment on proposed

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February 26, 2009

Update to Significant PAGA Decision: Deleon Plaintiff Seeks Review by California Supreme Court

We recently reported a significant California Court of Appeals decision, marking what appears to be turning

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