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How the New Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law Affects Drivers Starting June 2025

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Starting June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania will take a significant step toward improving road safety with the introduction of a new distracted driving law known as Paul Miller’s Law. This legislation is designed to address the...more

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Michigan Adopts Distracted Driving Legislation

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On June 7th, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed distracted driving legislation, making Michigan the 26th state to adopt some form of distracted driving/hands-free driving legislation.  The signing ceremony was held at...more

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Michigan’s New Distracted Driving Law: What You Need to Know

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We have all seen the signs encouraging drivers not to text while driving. While some drivers have taken this advice to heart, many drivers continue to drive while texting, checking their social media page or replying to...more

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July is the New January – Employment and Labor Laws are Skipping Summer Vacation

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Each year, Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute provides its “July is the New January” report on labor and employment laws that become effective in the middle of the year.  In 2019, we reported on scores of new laws that took...more

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North Carolina Legislative Update - May 2019 #2

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Legislators considered dozens of bills this week in advance of the bill crossover deadline. Both chambers are taking a short break before the Senate gears up to release and pass their version of the budget by the end of the...more

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Gold Dome Report - 2018 Legislative Session Recap

In this Report, the Nelson Mullins government relations team provides you an update of the significant initiatives which may be of interest to you, your business or other organization. While much of the client work that...more

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July Is the New January: From Salary History to Data Security Breaches, New State and Local Laws Are Set to Take Effect Soon

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Every year state laws and local ordinances take effect after the first of the year, and 2018 is no exception. As always, Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these developments....more

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Hands-Free Georgia Act Takes Effect July 1, 2018

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Employees are increasingly exposed to traffic and longer commute times, and some employees drive during the course and scope of their employment. Hands-free technology makes it possible to safely conduct business from a...more

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2018 California Public Agency Laws – Part II - Housing and Land Use, Environment, Public Property/Public Works and Economic...

The California Legislature was busy in 2017, which means plenty of laws passed in Sacramento that will impact public agencies. In this three-part series, Best Best & Krieger LLP gives a comprehensive summary of the new laws...more

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Texas Passes Ban on Texting While Driving

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On June 6, 2017, Texas became the 47th state to enact a state-wide ban on texting while driving. The new law (HR 62) prohibits drivers from reading, writing or sending electronic messages unless the vehicle is stopped. It...more

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A Wild Ride - Reviewing the 2017 Iowa Legislative Session for Employers

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Like on The Monster at Adventureland, the 2017 legislative session was a thrill ride full of ups and downs for Iowa employers. Starting with the signing of the collective bargaining bill in February and continuing to last...more

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Five New Texas State Laws From The 83rd Legislature Affecting Every Business

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Jeff Leach (LRM associate and Texas House Representative), helped us recap 5 bills of critical interest to you and your business passed in the last Session. DRUG TESTING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (SB 21) - Drug...more

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