Biden Administration Adopts Rules to Guide A.I.’s Global Spread
The Biden administration issued sweeping rules on Monday governing how A.I. chips and models can be shared with foreign countries, in an attempt to set up a global framework that…
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Maine DOL Adopts Finalized Paid Family and Medical Leave Rules
On December 4, 2024, the Maine Department of Labor (DOL) adopted finalized rules for the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (PFML). This rulemaking follows the Maine Legislature’s passage of the new…
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FCC Adopts New 4.9 GHz Band Rules with Band Manager Role
On October 18, 2024, the FCC adopted an Eighth Report and Order in its 4.9 GHz band proceeding. The new rules will permit a yet-to-be-selected Band Manager to be eligible for a…
Read More »Washington State Adopts New, Permanent Wildfire Smoke Regulations
On December 14, 2023, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) finalized and adopted new rules focused on protecting workers from wildfire smoke hazards that take effect on…
Read More »California Adopts an Emergency Regulation to Tackle Occupational Silicosis Hazard
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board held its monthly meeting on December 14, 2023. At the meeting, the Standards Board unanimously adopted an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to…
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Pennsylvania Governor Adopts Automatic Voter Registration
Pennsylvania is adopting an automatic voter registration system for anyone who obtains a driver’s license or other state identification card, state Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) announced on Tuesday. Pennsylvanians can…
Read More »New Jersey Adopts Changes Affecting Service Employees During Changes in Ownership
Governor Philip D. Murphy recently signed Assembly Bill 4682 / Senate Bill 2389, establishing various employment protections for specific “service employees” during changes of ownership. This bill goes into effect…
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China adopts foreign national immunity law that allows foreign states to be sued domestically – JURIST
The Fifth Session of the Fourteenth National People’s Congress of China concluded on Friday. This assembly serves as the highest legislative body in the state, and its final resolutions entail…
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After 15-year Battle, Marin County Adopts Protections for Endangered Coho Salmon – Mills Legal Clinic of Stanford Law School
The Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a conservation ordinance on Tuesday to protect one of the most important remaining watersheds for coho salmon and steelhead in the state. …
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