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Allegheny County Jail Agrees to “Fundamental Shift” in Mental Health Care
The Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh has agreed to significant increases in mental health staffing and training on use of force and restraint under a proposed settlement filed Tuesday in federal court.
Webinar: Election Year Compliance Tips for Nonprofit Organizations: Avoiding Legal Compliance Missteps
As this election year heads into full gear, many nonprofit organizations will have questions about the types of advocacy, policy, lobbying, fundraising, outreach and electoral activities they and their employees may undertake to promote their mission and policy objectives.
Client Alert: Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Found Unconstitutional by Federal District Court
On March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama in National Small Business United et al. v. Janet Yellen et. al., Case No. 5:22-cv-1448-LCB, held the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) to be unconstitutional.
Peterson Law Office and Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Announce Alliance
Peterson Law Office and Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP are pleased to announce an alliance of their two firms. In doing so, they create a powerful affiliation between a leading Kentucky personal injury law firm and a leading full-service law firm with over 200 lawyers.
Summary of New CMS Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Institutional Payment Transparency
Even after a large amount of industry pushback, CMS issued the final rule for minimum staffing requirements and institutional payment transparency for long-term care (LTC) facilities. While stakeholders have indicated that the rule could put more pressure on current staff and lead to further workforce burnout, CMS insists the regulations are needed to ensure safety of the nation’s vulnerable populations.
Employment Law Update: DOL Issues Final Rule Significantly Increasing Required Salary For Exempt Employees
On Tuesday April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor issued a long expected Final Rule that substantially raises the salary threshold for salaried exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA mandates the payment of overtime pay to non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in any given work week.