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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2594 into law on May 28, 2025, establishing a new registration framework for dental laboratories. The law will be codified within Oregon Revised Statutes under Title 52, governing...more
Effective July 1, Mississippi will require all cigarette and ENDS manufacturers to provide annual certifications and have their products listed on a state directory in order for their products to be sold in the state. The...more
The pace of new EU law continues unabated, with IoT, cyber security and digital services being key areas of activity....more
Live events are part and parcel of California’s landscape. From Coachella to county fairs, thousands of workers each year participate in setting up and tearing down the infrastructure at these public event venues....more
In a significant move to enhance public health and expand HIV prevention measures, Florida has recently enacted the “John W. Rheay Act” (Fla. Stat. § 465.1861), effective as of July 1, 2024. This legislation aims to enhance...more
PFAS laws will significantly impact the fashion industry come 2025. New York and California have each passed legislation that will regulate the use—and eventual phaseout—of PFAS in apparel and other textiles....more
On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill No. 688 into law, now known as Act 86 of 2024. This legislation introduces a major change to the state’s liquor laws by permitting the sale of...more
Both the North and South Carolina legislatures have recently adopted statutes affecting environmental issues in their respective states. This update highlights the most significant developments in North and South Carolina....more
Effective January 1, 2024, a new Texas law prohibits public institutions of higher education from, among other things, establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or hiring or assigning...more
On July 20, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed eight pieces of legislation into law aimed to provide support and resources to victims of human trafficking. These laws impose new training requirements for...more
Amid concerns surrounding the rapid rise in COVID-19 omicron cases, the UK government recently implemented Plan B measures in England. Here is a summary of the implications of these measures for employers...more
Although West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has actively pushed for residents to get vaccinated - most notably, through his statewide “Do It For Babydog” sweepstakes - he has voiced opposition to COVID-19 vaccination mandates...more
California signed into law last week a number of measures intended to address environmental concerns in consumer products and packaging, including a ban on use of the chasing arrows recycling symbol unless the product or...more
In the past six months, Illinois enacted SB 1480 and SB 1847, which amended various laws including the Illinois Equal Pay Act (the “Act”). Governor Pritzker signed SB 1480 into law on March 23, 2021 (“March 2021...more
As previously reported, California Senate Bill (SB) 7, the Jobs and Economic Improvement Through Environmental Leadership Act of 2021, was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on May 20, 2021, and became effective...more
New Legislation of Residence Permits (Known as “Iqamas”) New Legislation Enacted - The “Privileged Iqama” scheme was approved by the KSA Council of Ministers in May 2019 who subsequently published Cabinet Resolution...more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed House Bill 369, Chapter No. 2019-159, Laws of Florida, which became effective on July 1, 2019. The primary focus of the bill relates to substance abuse services. For example, the...more
The Federal Aviation Administration Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (“FAA Reauthorization”) was signed into law July 15. The FAA Reauthorization contained at least five sections directed specifically at unmanned...more