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Some employers with California operations may have missed a very significant California Court of Appeal decision
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Close Enough Is Not Good Enough When It Comes to Consumers’ Privacy Rights
We’re not playing horseshoes here, folks. It’s time to review your consumer privacy rights forms and mechanisms.
Key Takeaways
- The fields relating to requests to opt-out of sale/sharing and requests to limit should only solicit the information strictly necessary to complete the request, which is likely less than the other more substantive requests (like access
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Attention L.A. Employers: Minimum Wage Increases Ahead for LAX and Los Angeles Hotel Workers
Takeaways
Starting in July of this year and continuing through 2028, Los Angeles is poised to…
Interpretation of BIPA Amendment Splits the Courts: Implications for Businesses
Takeaways
- Conflicting court rulings regarding the retroactivity of the BIPA Amendment create significant legal ambiguity for businesses facing pending lawsuits.
- It is crucial for businesses to stay informed about ongoing BIPA litigation developments, as outcomes could have substantial financial implications.
While enacted in 2008, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) did not emerge as…
Navigating the New Framework: Strategies for Compliance Amid the New Administration’s DEI Rollbacks
Since inauguration, the Trump Administration has targeted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (“DEIA”) programs across both public and private sectors. The administration’s stated goal is to eliminate what it describes as unlawful employment and contracting practices in the public and private sectors.…
Privacy Pitfalls in AI: A Closer Look at DeepSeek and Qwen
As AI continues to advance at a rapid pace, two notable foreign players have emerged: DeepSeek and Qwen. These powerful AI models, developed by a Chinese lab and Alibaba, respectively, have garnered attention for their impressive capabilities and potential to disrupt the AI industry. However, alongside their technological prowess comes a host of privacy concerns…
Michigan’s Last-Minute Sick Leave Overhaul: Key Changes Employers Need to Know
In an 11th-hour compromise late on February 20th, the Michigan Legislature passed an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act that was scheduled to go into effect on February 21st. The amendatory act addresses many of the provisions of the ESTA that employers found most onerous while keeping in place the basic contours of the…
Dykema Releases 2025 Automotive Trends Report: Navigating Industry Transformation Amidst Regulatory Shifts, Tech Advances, and Supply Chain Strain
Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, a four-time recipient of Law360’s Practice Group of the Year for Transportation, is pleased to announce the release of its 3rd Annual Automotive Trends Report. This comprehensive analysis offers critical legal insights into the dynamic challenges and opportunities shaping the automotive industry in 2025.
Based on a survey…
Breaking Down Governor Whitmer’s Game-Changing Proposed New Wholesale Tax on the Michigan Marijuana Industry
By Lance Boldrey & John Fraser
Takeaways
- The proposed 32% wholesale tax on cannabis products could significantly raise prices for consumers, making it more challenging for an already struggling industry to maintain profitability.
- The assessment of a wholesale tax would most likely radically restructure industry business practices.
- Potential expansion of the Tobacco Products Tax Act (“TPTA”) would force the Marijuana industry
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NHTSA 2024 Year in Review: Investigations and Recalls by the Numbers
By Jay Logel
NHTSA made waves in 2024 with a surge in investigations and a push for tougher enforcement. From digging into new data sources to questioning software-only fixes, the agency is shaping the future of vehicle safety.
What are the major trends driving these changes? Here’s what the numbers say.…