Innovation is a key driver for growth across all segments of the economy, from start-up business to large multi-billion dollar companies. Striking the proper balance between fostering and protecting innovation versus stifling it with too much, or too little regulation, is a difficult task. In recent years, there has been […]
Publications
Congress Considers Bill to Unlock Copyright Protections So You Can Lockdown Your Safety
The “Internet of Things” (or “IOT”) is a phrase with growing familiarity and significance. More and more devices are network-enabled, which means devices can not only produce data but also receive and/or transmit data and signals to other devices. Most of people own smartphones with mobile Internet access, but additional […]
Hospitals and Nursing Homes Beware: OSHA Announces New Enforcement Focus
On June 25, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that the agency is expanding its use of enforcement resources in hospitals and nursing homes. The agency advised its staff through a memorandum that all inspections of hospitals and nursing home facilities, including but not limited to those inspections […]
Update On OPT STEM Extension Rule
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment available to international students enrolled in college or advanced studies at U.S. educational institutions. Under the OPT program, an international student may qualify to receive up to 12 months of practical training before or after completion of his or her studies. In […]
OFCCP Developments
In the last few weeks, the OFCCP has engaged in the following efforts to educate federal contractors and the general public about affirmative action: Voluntary Outreach and Education Poster On August 3, 2015, the OFCCP announced the release of a voluntary outreach and education poster entitled “Opening Doors of Opportunity […]