Pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) electronic reporting regulation, covered employers must submit their OSHA injury and illness records (OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301) using OSHA’s...more
2/11/2025
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In July 2024, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a proposed rule (the “Proposed Rule” or “Rule”) aimed at regulating and mitigating heat-related hazards in the workplace....more
8/13/2024
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When settling consumer product class actions, many parties agree to resolve their claims using what is known as a “claims-made” settlement model. When a claims-made settlement is reached, class members must submit a “claim”...more
In January 2024, we reported on a significant case, Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, No. 22-193, which was then pending before the United States Supreme Court. On April 17, 2024, the Court issued its decision in this...more
On December 6, 2023, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, a case involving a St. Louis Police Department officer’s claim that she was subject to a discriminatory job...more
The Second Circuit and Ninth Circuit recently issued opinions vacating class action settlements, with both courts taking issue with the attorneys’ fees awarded to class counsel. These decisions — Lowery v. Rhapsody Int’l,...more
On May 17, 2023, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Wage & Hour Division issued a Field Assistance Bulletin (“the Bulletin”) providing guidance to its field staff regarding enforcement of the newly-enacted Providing...more
On December 14, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is seeking public comment on a variety of potential updates to its “Green Guides." First issued in 1992, the FTC’s Green Guides provide direction and...more