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| 1 | Congress Enacts Corrections Act Affecting Pending FLSA Overtime Litigation Jill S. Kirila; Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.; July 23, 2008, previously published on June 2008 On June 6, 2008, President Bush signed into law the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008. This legislation should have a tremendous impact on pending litigation involving overtime disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). |
| 2 | What Will Be Acceptable Crewmember Identification? Jeanne M. Grasso, Jonathan K. Waldron; Blank Rome LLP; July 15, 2008, previously published on July 2008 On May 14, 2008, the Coast Guard issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require crewmembers onboard foreign-flag and U.S.-flag vessels to carry and present upon demand acceptable identification. |
| 3 | Reminder to Update Company Policies: Hands-Free Cell Phones and Driving Baker & Hostetler LLP; July 14, 2008, previously published on June 30, 2008 Beginning July 1, 2008, drivers in California will be prohibited from using hand-held cell phones while driving. Hands-free devices, such as a Bluetooth or other earpiece, will be legal to use while driving as long as only one ear is covered. |
| 4 | Court Finds Hospital Liable For Negligently Selecting Air Ambulance Provider Robert M. Wolin; Baker & Hostetler LLP; July 11, 2008, previously published on June 26, 2008 The New Mexico Court of Appeals recently held that a hospital was liable to the victim of an air ambulance crash because it negligently selected the air ambulance provider with which it contracted. Talbott v. Roswell Hospital Corporation. Case No. 27,135 (2008). |
| 5 | Department of Justice Offers Guidance on Use of Segways and Non-Traditional Mobility Devices in Public Accommodations Robert S. Fine, Kathleen E. Finnerty; Greenberg Traurig, P.A.; July 11, 2008, previously published on June 2008 Over the past several years, questions have arisen regarding the use of nontraditional powered mobility devices, such as Segways, in places of public accommodations, particularly whether such use by persons with disabilities is protected under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)... |
| 6 | California "Hands Free" Cellular Phone Law Is Here Fenwick & West LLP; June 27, 2008, previously published on June 10, 2008 Effective July 1, 2008, California drivers over the age of 18 will be required to use a "hands-free device" when using their cell phones. With the addition of penalty assessments and court costs, fines for violations can be around $75 for a first offense and $175 for a second offense. |
| 7 | Washington State Employers Should Address New Hands-Free Cell Phone Law Megan L. Muir, Christopher Anderson; DLA Piper; June 27, 2008, previously published on June 12, 2008 Effective July 1, 2008, Washington State joins several other states in prohibiting the use of handheld mobile phones while driving. |
| 8 | Washington State Employers Should Address New Hands-Free Cell Phone Law Megan L. Muir, Christopher Anderson; DLA Piper; June 27, 2008, previously published on June 12, 2008 Effective July 1, 2008, Washington State joins several other states in prohibiting the use of handheld mobile phones while driving. Washington employers with employees who drive for work or who conduct business by phone while driving should review their policies in anticipation of this new law. |
| 9 | Certain Indemnity Provisions in Motor Carrier Transportation Agreements Are Unenforceable in Tennessee C. Dale Allen; Miller & Martin PLLC; June 19, 2008, previously published on March 2008 Effective as of March 18, 2008, indemnity provisions in motor carrier transportation agreements are void and unenforceable in the state of Tennessee to the extent such provisions require indemnity for liability for loss or damages resulting from the indemnified party's own negligent acts. |
| 10 | Minnesota Legislative Update: 2008 Session Wrap-Up Faegre & Benson LLP; June 19, 2008, previously published on June 2, 2008 The 2007-2008 legislative session officially ended Sunday, May 18. Results of the session include passage of bills to balance the state budget, provide bonding for state projects, fund transportation initiatives and reform health care. The omnibus tax bill was also passed. |
