01.25.21
As California begins to see the recent surge in COVID-19 infections recede, the state is lifting some of the most stringent restrictions on economic and social activities.
01.21.21
In one of many last-minute actions likely to be challenged by Democrats, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a final rule “codifying” the September 2018 Interagency Statement.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission proposed two new regulations on January 7 applying the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 to workplace wellness programs.
01.20.21
Rohit Chopra will be nominated as the next Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
On January 5, 2021, the California Department of Managed Health Care issued an All Plan Letter regarding the newly passed California Senate Bill 855 (Wiener, Stats. 2020, ch. 151 § 2) (SB 855).
As we previously reported, the newly established California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) starts the new year with greatly enhanced powers, and it is making sure consumers, industry and the general public are on sufficient notice.
The Illinois legislature has passed a new law setting an interest rate cap of 36% on most consumer loans.
01.19.21
In In re: Google Technology Holdings LLC, the Federal Circuit held that Google forfeited its claim construction arguments made on appeal to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Last week was the first full week that restaurants and personal services businesses such as barber shops and hair salons were permitted to reopen in Los Angeles.
01.15.21
On January 6 of this year, the Food and Drug Administration released a final guidance on the Safer Technologies Program for Medical Devices.