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Albany Office
Latest Legal Updates for New York
- Federal Court Adopts Broad Scope for Claims under New York State and City Human Rights Laws
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[2/8/2010] The New York State and New York City Human Rights laws provide for significant remedies for prevailing plaintiffs. Unlimited compensatory damages are available under State law and unlimited compensatory damages, unlimited punitive damages and attorneys' fees are available under City law. more »
- New Notice Requirement of Group Health Plan Sponsor CHIPRA Premium Assistance
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[2/8/2010] The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 ("CHIPRA") imposes certain notice requirements on employers maintaining group health plans. Under CHIPRA, beginning in April 2009, employers sponsoring group health plans must provide notice of the new special enrollment rights more »
- U.S. DOT Proposes Requiring Drug Testing for Ecstasy, Lowering Cutoff for Cocaine and Amphetamines
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[2/8/2010] The U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT") published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to make DOT's drug testing procedures consistent with new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' ("HHS") requirements that would take effect on May 1, 2010. Highlights of the February 4, 2010, proposed more »
- U.S. DOT Issues Regulatory Guidance to Ban Texting While Driving by Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
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[2/4/2010] The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA") has published regulatory guidance prohibiting texting while driving by commercial motor vehicle drivers. The guidance interprets 49 C.F.R. § 390.17, "Additional equipment and accessories." more »
Upcoming Events for Albany Office
- Cyber Confusion: Controlling Employees' Internet and Email Use
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Date:
March 18
8:00 - 9:30 AM
- Finding Mr./Ms. "Right": The Art of Selecting the Right Person for the Right Job
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Date:
April 22
8:00 - 9:30 AM
- Accommodating Employees in the Real World
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Date:
May 20
8:00 - 9:30 AM
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