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NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness Update
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2020 was a difficult year and understandably, many educational institutions prioritized other issues over preparation for NCAA name, image, and likeness (NIL) changes. Nevertheless, state...
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It’s Time To Fix The Patent System’s Gender Problem
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If we had a nickel for every incidence of astonishment on the faces of people when they learn we work in patent law — and have engineering...
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Considerations for Employers Contemplating a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
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Now that the vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19") is being rolled out, and various politicians and dignitaries are being vaccinated publicly, everyone seems to be asking the...
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COVID-19 Stimulus Package Provides Grants for Shuttered Entertainment Industry Venues and Businesses
On December 27, 2020, the $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief stimulus package was signed into law, providing a wide range of benefits, grants, and payments for various businesses and individuals. While significant attention has been given to direct pay...
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Oregon OSHA Adopts Significant COVID-19 Workplace Safety and Health Rules
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Oregon has become the third state in the nation to enact a workplace safety and health standard specifically addressing the coronavirus. Many provisions of the new Oregon OSHA rule take...
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Washington Compensation Requirements—2021 Update
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In recent years, Washington has enacted various statutes relating to employee compensation that require annual automatic adjustments by the Department of Labor & Industries (DLI). The n...
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