DOD Implements Restrictions On Employee/Contractor Agreements Requiring Arbitration
Client Alert | 1 min read | 05.19.10
With a broad exclusion for commercial items contracts, on May 19, 2010, DoD issued an interim rule, effective immediately, implementing section 8116 of the FY2010 Defense Appropriations Act, prohibiting the use of appropriated funds for contracts, task/delivery orders, or bilateral modifications in excess of $1 million unless the contractor agrees not to enforce or enter into agreements with employees or independent contractors that require arbitration of certain civil rights claims or numerous tort actions arising out of or relating to sexual harassment. Effective as of June 17, 2010, no appropriated funds may be expended unless the contractor certifies that it requires each covered subcontractor to meet the same conditions with respect to any employee/contractor performing work on the subcontract.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.13.24
New FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule Amendments
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently announced that it approved final amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”), broadening the rule’s coverage to inbound calls for technical support (“Tech Support”) services. For example, if a Tech Support company presents a pop-up alert (such as one that claims consumers’ computers or other devices are infected with malware or other problems) or uses a direct mail solicitation to induce consumers to call about Tech Support services, that conduct would violate the amended TSR.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.10.24
Fast Lane to the Future: FCC Greenlights Smarter, Safer Cars
Client Alert | 6 min read | 12.09.24
Eleven States Sue Asset Managers Alleging ESG Conspiracy to Restrict Coal Production
Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.09.24
New York Department of Labor Issues Guidance Regarding Paid Prenatal Leave, Taking Effect January 1
