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August 7, 2012

Illinois' New Social Media Password Protection Law Handicaps Employers' Legitimate Business Activities

On August 1, 2012, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a bill modifying Illinois' Right to

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August 6, 2012

Fourth Circuit Joins Courts Limiting Employers' Use of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to Prosecute Disloyal Employees

The federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) allows an employer to bring a civil action against an

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August 6, 2012

Obama Nominates Jenny Yang to be New EEOC Member

On August 2 President Obama nominated Jenny R. Yang to be a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity

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August 3, 2012

Bill Would Apply Whistleblower Protections to Allegations of Antitrust Law Violations

Legislation was introduced earlier this week that would extend whistleblower protections to employees

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August 2, 2012

Hospitals Face Increasing Religious Discrimination Claims

According to data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, religious discrimination complaints

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August 2, 2012

DOL Revises Fee Disclosure Guidance Applicable to Brokerage Windows

On July 30, 2012, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2012-02R,

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August 2, 2012

Sixth Circuit Decision Highlights Why Your Welfare Plan Document Matters

We have often urged our clients to make sure that they have a written welfare benefit plan, and that

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August 2, 2012

Fourth Circuit Joins Courts Limiting Use of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to Prosecute Disloyal Employee

Although the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) is primarily a criminal statute designed to combat hacking,

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August 2, 2012

Bill Would Generally Ban Pre-Employment Criminal History Inquiries

Legislation introduced on July 26, 2012 would make it unlawful for an employer to ask job applicants

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August 2, 2012

DOL Revises Fee Disclosure Guidance Applicable to Brokerage Windows

On July 30, 2012, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2012-02R,

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