Article(s) published by this organization: 25
 | Development Dispatch: Code Violations -- Can Local Government Preclude An Opportunity To Appeal A Fine? James D. Howsley; Miller Nash LLP; October 28, 2009, previously published on October 15, 2009 In Post v. City of Tacoma, the Washington Supreme Court announced today that a code enforcement action is not a land use decision and therefore not subject to Washington's Land Use Petition Act ("LUPA"). The City of Tacoma began fining Paul Post, a local landlord with several downtown... |
| EPA Issues Nationwide Greenhouse-Gas Reporting Rule Suzanne C. Lacampagne; Miller Nash LLP; October 1, 2009, previously published on September 24, 2009 EPA committed to address emissions of greenhouse gas ("GHG") in 2009. And it did. On September 22, 2009, EPA issued a final rule requiring many sources nationwide that emit GHG to monitor and report their annual GHG emissions. Facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more of GHG per... |
| Immediate Action Needed to Comply With New HIPAA Breach Notification Requirements Miller Nash LLP; September 18, 2009, previously published on September 16, 2009 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") recently published rules that require group health plans to notify individuals as soon as reasonably possible, but no more than 60 days, after their protected health information's security or privacy has been compromised. The plan... |
| IRS Issues New Guidance on Contributing Unused Leave to Profit-Sharing Plans Miller Nash LLP; September 21, 2009, previously published on September 16, 2009 This Labor Day holiday, the IRS was busy issuing new guidance for retirement plans. Of particular interest are the new rules allowing contributions of unused "paid time off" to profit-sharing plans, including 401(k) plans. According to the IRS guidance, unused paid leave may be... |
| It's a Wrap! 2009 Oregon Legislature Adjourns After Creating New Employment and Labor Concerns and Considerations for Employers Naomi Levelle-Haslitt; Miller Nash LLP; August 5, 2009, previously published on July 27, 2009 On the heels of the United States Supreme Court's decision in Ricci v. DeStefano, No. 07-1428 (June 29, 2009), the Oregon legislature complicated the employment arena as it closed the Oregon 2009 legislative session. The legislature expanded rights that already existed, and created some new... |
| Washington Legislative Updates for Employers Adam G. Hughes; Miller Nash LLP; August 5, 2009, previously published on July 29, 2009 From new laws requiring that domestic partners be treated the same as married couples to delaying implementation of the paid family leave program, the Washington State Legislature was busy this year, adopting a host of new laws that affect employers. The following is a brief summary of the most... |
| New Haven Firefighter Testing Case Creates New Dilemma for Employers Wayne D. Landsverk; Miller Nash LLP; July 16, 2009, previously published on July 13, 2009 Ever since the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Griggs v. Duke Power Co. in 1971, the law relating to the concept of "disparate impact" in employment cases has been fairly clear and predictable. |
| New Identity Theft Prevention Requirements for Health Care Providers Dana Livingstone Kenny, Casey Moriarty; Miller Nash LLP; April 22, 2009, previously published on April 7, 2009 New identity theft prevention regulations issued by the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") will affect virtually all health care providers. |
| Additional Guidance Regarding COBRA Premium Subsidy Miller Nash LLP; April 22, 2009, previously published on April 13, 2009 Group health plan administrators must provide individuals who are, or could be, assistance eligible individuals ("AEIs") with a written notice of the COBRA changes made by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"). |
| New I-9 Form Must Be Used Beginning Today: April 3, 2009 Adam G. Hughes; Miller Nash LLP; April 16, 2009, previously published on April 3, 2009 The Department of Homeland Security has amended its regulations governing the types of acceptable identity and employment authorization documents and receipts that employees may present to employers for completion of the Form I-9. |
