On January 9, 2013, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in Young v. UPS in which it considered whether UPS’s “facially neutral” light duty policy violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). Despite arguments from Young and the ACLU (which submitted an amicus brief in support of Young) […]
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EEOC ADOPTS 2013-2016 Strategic Enforcement Plan
On December 17, 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) adopted a Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) that (1) establishes its priorities for the next four fiscal years and (2) integrates all components of the EEOC’s private, public, and federal sector enforcement. The SEP was adopted after a public comment period […]
2013 Nebraska Legislative Update
The First Session of the 103rd Nebraska Legislature convened on January 9, 2013. Baird Holm is actively working on various bills, and we will be tracking many others that may affect our real estate and municipal law clients. After the Legislature completes bill introduction on January 23, 2013, we will […]
Additional Documentary Stamp Tax Exemptions Now Available
As of January 1, 2013, additional documentary stamp exemptions are available in Nebraska. LB 536 (2012) expanded the exemption for deeds between husbands and wives to cover spouses or ex-spouses conveying rights to property acquired or held during marriage. LB 536 granted additional exemptions for transfer on death deeds or […]
New Notice and Filing Requirements Under Iowa Mechanic’s Lien Law
Iowa Governor Branstad approved House File 675 on April 27, 2012, making significant changes to Iowa’s Mechanic Lien Laws. Effective January 1, 2013, these amendments make important changes to the lien processes and rights relating to labor performed and materials furnished on residential property as part of a construction or […]