The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is scheduled to publish a direct final rule on September 5, 2024, that will amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation with reporting and recordkeeping requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to make a “one-time modification” to change the data submission period from November 12, 2024, through May 8, 2025, to July 11, 2025, through January 11, 2026. For any reporter who is reporting exclusively as an article importer and is also considered a small manufacturer, the submission period will begin on July 11, 2025, and last for 12 months: July 11, 2025, through July 11, 2026. EPA is also taking action to correct an inadvertent error in the rulemaking by revising the text “published study reports” under the requirement to submit Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Harmonised Templates (OHT) to the correct requirement of submitting OHTs for “unpublished study reports.” EPA states that there are no other changes to the reporting and recordkeeping requirements in the existing rule. The direct final rule will be effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. If EPA receives adverse comment 30 days after the date of publication, it will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this direct final rule will not take effect.

EPA Will Postpone Submission Period for TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Reporting on PFAS

Illinois State

A class action complaint was filed against the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) labor union for a data breach that occurred between March 31 and April 5, 2024. IBEW represents individuals who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads, and government. The security incident resulted in unauthorized access to the names and social security numbers of current and former members of IBEW.

Labor Union Faces Class Action for Data Breach

The Department of Labor (DOL) has decided to delay updating its Foreign Labor Application Gateway, or FLAG, case processing system to implement revised H-2A job order and application forms for the new 2024 Farmworkers Protection Final Rule until further notice. For now, H-2A job orders and applications will continue to be received and processed under the old rules.

DOL: Indefinite Delay in FLAG System Update for New H-2A Farmworker Visa Rule

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

On Septemeber 4, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has issued a report that details findings from a review of income disclosure statements from 70 different multi-level marketers (MLMs). Staff reviewed income disclosure statements in February 2023 that were publicly available on the websites of a wide array...

FTC Staff Issue Report on Multi-Level Marketing Income Disclosure Statements

On May 29, 2024, E-Verify announced the launch of the E-Verify+ trial. E-Verify is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security website that allows employers to determine if their employees are eligible to work in the United States by comparing the information of an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (“Form I-9”), with records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. E-Verify+ is a new E-Verify service that aims to integrate the Form I-9 and E-Verify employment eligibility verification process into one digital process.

E-Verify Launches Trial of E-Verify+ Service

New Jersey State

Navigating the aftermath of a workplace injury can be overwhelming. However, knowing your rights under the New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws can provide the clarity and confidence needed to ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to. This blog will guide you through the essential aspects of workers’ compensation in New Jersey, helping you understand what you should do if you are injured at work.

Understanding Your Rights: Workers’ Compensation in New Jersey

California State

Repurposing old laws to challenge new technologies has become the new normal in the privacy space. Plaintiffs continue to bring a kaleidoscope of privacy claims against companies in the tech age, reviving laws like the California Invasion of Privacy Act of 1994 (“CIPA”), Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act, and Arizona Telephone, Utility, and Communication Service Records Act.

Same Song, Different Tune: Plaintiffs’ Bar Adds the Song-Beverly Credit Card Act to its Privacy Repertoire

When I first started using LinkedIn, I thought it was just a place to post my resume and connect with a few colleagues. But as I began sharing content—whether it was insights from my work, industry news, colleagues’ posts, a thought leadership piece or celebrating a professional win—I quickly realized how powerful LinkedIn can be. It’s so more than just a professional network; it’s a platform where you can build your brand, support your company and colleagues, engage with clients and even make a difference in your community.

The Power of Sharing Content on LinkedIn: Why It Matters for Your Brand, Your Company and Your Network

Tens of thousands of patients and families across the United States have filed hernia mesh lawsuits over the past several years. Patient complaints, investigations, and medical studies have revealed that hernia mesh implants sold by several companies presents serious health risks—and can cause serious or even fatal complications after surgery. Filing a lawsuit provides the opportunity for patients and families to seek financial compensation from the companies that are responsible for their losses, and patients and families have already received hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts in hernia mesh litigation.

A Plaintiffs’ Guide to Hernia Mesh Litigation: What Patients and Families (and Their Counsel) Need to Know

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Denver, CO

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They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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The Connecticut Supreme Court recently held that continued employment may constitute sufficient consideration for noncompete agreements under Connecticut law, but left unclear the parameters of that holding. In Dur-A-Flex, Inc. v. Dy, Dur-A-Flex, a commercial flooring company, hired Samet Dy as a research chemist in 2004. Years later, in 2011,...

Continued Employment May Constitute Sufficient Consideration for Noncompete Agreements in Connecticut, but Uncertainty Remains

Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Overseas Funds Regime: The FCA updated its webpage on the overseas funds regime to confirm that it will open the gateway to new schemes on 30 September 2024. 21 August.

Regulation Round Up August 2024

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has appealed certain findings in the recent decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v BPS Financial Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 457 (BPS Financial Decision) in relation to the scope of the authorised representative exemption. The authorised representative exemption is commonly relied upon and allows a person or entity to provide a financial service under the Corporations Act on behalf of the holder of an AFS licence without having to hold an AFS licence itself.

ASIC Seeks to Clarify the Scope of the “Authorised Representative” Exemption

West Texas Livestock Growers

crucial aspect of managing your cattle. It’s not just a reduction in sales weight, but also a potential decrease in the price you’ll receive. However, with the right knowledge, you can make informed decisions and mitigate its impact.

Shrinkage in cattle: what you need to know

A Denver City Council committee will consider Tuesday changing the term “feminine hygiene products” to the more inclusive “menstrual hygiene products” in city sales tax documents.

Denver considers name change for feminine hygiene products

Congressional Democrats have been exerting pressure on insurance regulators to integrate climate-related financial risks as part of their supervisory role; a letter was recently sent by Democratic members of the House and Senate to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners inquiring as to “the status of . . . [t]he integrat[ion] of climate-related financial risks into U.S. insurance supervision and regulation.” While this is a fairly technical topic, it nonetheless has immense significance for the structure of the US economy. Based upon decisions by insurance regulators, certain activities may no longer be deemed insurable, or insurance costs can increase dramatically and thus economic activity can be redirected toward areas perceived as green or more climate-friendly (e.g., the locations where new housing developments are approved). The actions of the insurance industry, and how climate-related risk is calculated and integrated, can have significant economic impact.

Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — September 2024

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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EPA Announces 8-Month Delay in Submission Window for TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is modifying the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation imposing reporting and recordkeeping requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (the...

EPA Announces 8-Month Delay in Submission Window for TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule

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