Did you know that when a private sector employer has evidence that a union has lost support from a majority of its bargaining unit members, the employer can refuse to recognize the union as their bargaining representative? In 2001, the National Labor...
In this second installment of Qui Tam Quarterly, K&L Gates breaks down two policy statements by the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ"), providing an analysis of both (1) the 2018 "Granston Memo" and related case law; as well as (2) the recent policy...
In Vic Davis Construction, Inc. v. Lauren Engineers & Constructors, Inc., the Tennessee Court of Appeals approved a contractor’s use of closeout costs to “holdback” 5% of the contract price without complying with the retainage requirements of the...
The Oregon Legislature adjourned June 30 with many proposed new employment laws not enacted, however, several others have passed and will become effective soon.... By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
The SEC has approved, on an accelerated basis, the recent Nasdaq proposal (as amended by new amendment no. 3) to revise its initial listing standards to improve liquidity in the market. Prior to the amendments, under the initial listing rules, to...
On June 25, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB” or the “Bureau”) kicked off its symposia series with a panel discussion of whether the Bureau should use its rulemaking authority to further define “abusive acts or practices.” ...
The OFCCP has finalized one of its award programs. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, in partnership with the Office of Disability Employment Policy, has announced one of its award programs for federal contractors....
Earlier this year, we posted about new laws governing automatic renewals in DC and Vermont. Starting on July 31, 2019, companies also need to worry about a similar statute in North Dakota....
Arbitration agreements that could be reasonably construed to prohibit filing of unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) are unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the NLRB has held. Prime...
