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Thought Leadership: Keeping the "H" in "HR" 
A Primer on the DOL's AI Guidance

By: Laura Malugade and Shawna Ruetz

Recently, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the Department of Labor issued a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) that provides guidance for employers on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal labor standards. READ MORE 

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Colorado Enacts Artificial Intelligence Law 

By: Camila Tobón and Josh Hansen

Colorado became the first state to adopt a comprehensive AI framework when Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate bill 205. The law, unlike the EU AI Act, does not ban certain use of AI. Instead, Colorado focused on accountability...READ MORE  

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Guide to Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act Federal Reporting Requirements

By: Charles Ciaccio

In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which is intended to detect, prevent, and punish money laundering, terrorism, and other misconduct and illicit activities through business entities. READ MORE

The Basics of Protecting Your Business With Insurance  

By: Matt McKinney

In the unpredictable world of business, there is one constant and unwelcome companion lurking in the shadows: risk. READ MORE

 

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Policyholders Need Not Fear Alternative Dispute Resolution

BY Carrie Maylor DiCanio (From New York Law Journal) Representations and warranties insurance (RWI) policies insure loss arising out of the seller’s breach of a covered representation and warranty in the purchase agreement. They typically provide coverage for amounts by which the buyer overpaid for the acquired company as a result of a breach of a representation or warranty in the purchase agreement, and for potential liability to third parties arising out of a breach, such as through litigation or even a government investigation. Most RWI policies are heavily negotiated agreements between sophisticated parties: READ MORE
 

Climate Change in Colorado: Federal Agency Initiatives
BY JOHN L. WATSON

May 10, 2024...This the second installment of a four-part series dealing with climate change in Colorado. See the first in the series. READ MORE

Colorado Supreme Court Clarifies What Structures are a "Building" for Purposes of Waiver of CGIA Immunity
BY JACOB HOLLARS 

February 7, 2024...Earlier this week in County of Jefferson v. Stickle, the Colorado Supreme Court held that a parking garage outside the Jefferson County Courts and Administration Building fits the definition of "building" as used in the Colorado Government Immunity Act (CGIA). Based on this holding, the Court went on to conclude that the plaintiff's personal injury claims against the county could proceed under the premises liability exception to CGIA immunity... READ MORE
Colorado Strengthens State Antitrust Law 
With significant focus on the Colorado legislature’s attempts to address significant property tax increases during its 2023 session, Coloradans may have missed some notable changes to competition law in Colorado. This summer, the Colorado State Antitrust Act of 2023 (the 2023 Act) went into effect. READ MORE

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What Happens Once the COVID-19 National Emergency Ends in May?

The Biden Administration recently announced that the national emergency declarations, originally issued in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will end on May 11, 2023. While in effect, the national emergency declarations required employee benefit plans to provide certain coverages and toll various deadlines. This Client Alert identifies steps employers should take to prepare to administer their plans upon the expiration of the national COVID-19 emergency. READ MORE

DOL Settlements Remind Employers to Avoid Collecting Premiums Until Evidence of Insurability is Approved

By Samuel Butler, Audrey Fenske & Christopher Leopold
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced two settlements with major insurance companies this month that highlight the importance of employers avoiding the collection of group life insurance premiums from employees until the insurer has approved them for coverage, including receipt and approval of required evidence of insurability (EOI). These settlements follow two similar agreements the DOL entered into with other insurers in 2023 .READ MORE

Stinson Environmental Attorneys Provide PFAS Guidance in Law360 Article

Stinson LLP Partner Andrew Davis, Of Counsel Sarah Struby and attorney Claire Williams authored an article for Law360, "Considerations for In-House Counsel Before Testing For PFAS."

   

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