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Paul Peter Nicolai
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Are You Prepared for I-9 Enforcement? Key Steps to Get Ready
With the incoming Administration prioritizing the deportation of illegal immigrants, employers should prepare for a surge in I-9 audits.


Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 24, 20241 min read
CFPB On Worker Surveillance
The CFPB has issued a circular regarding using background dossiers and algorithmic scores for employment decisions.


Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 10, 20245 min read
Failure to Prevent Fraud
The UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act means a corporation may be criminally liable if an associated person commits fraud


Paul Peter Nicolai
Nov 5, 20242 min read
New York City's AI Hiring Law. A Preview of the Future?
New York City's AI Hiring Law. A Preview of the Future?


Paul Peter Nicolai
Oct 1, 20244 min read
Massachusetts Adds Pay Transparency Law
Massachusetts Adds Pay Transparency Law


Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 26, 20243 min read
Why the Debate on Privacy Law Matters to Business
Personal data is used by a broader range of entities for a broader range of purposes daily. Privacy and data security issues are...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 12, 20245 min read
Using Warrants to Get A Deal Done
An essential part of scaling for start-ups and emerging companies is the strategic use of investment tools. Stock options and warrants,...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 20, 20242 min read
DOJ Incents Voluntary Self-Disclosure in Safe Harbor Policy for Mergers and Acquisitions
Under the new policy, companies that timely and voluntarily self-disclose criminal misconduct uncovered during their pre-acquisition due...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Impact of Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling on Employers
The Supreme Court overturned its precedent and held that the goal of achieving a diverse student body cannot justify using race as a...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Nov 28, 20233 min read
FTC Proposes New National Regulations for Automatic Renewals
Several states have recently passed new automatic renewal laws (ARLs) that regulate continuing or renewing contracts for goods and...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 11, 20233 min read
FTC to Scrutinize Commercial Biometric Information Use
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a policy statement announcing an intention to combat unfair and deceptive acts related to...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 4, 20234 min read
NLRB Opens Second Front on Non-Compete Agreements
The NLRB has initiated a new effort to address non-compete agreements. The NLRB General Counsel has issued a policy memo expressing its...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 13, 20222 min read
The Superfund Tax Is Here
Beginning July 1, 2022, a federal excise tax, the Superfund Tax, went into effect. It is imposed on any taxable chemical sold or used by...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Labor Antitrust Developments
Antitrust in labor markets is a hot topic for government, business, and labor. The antitrust enforcement agencies, consistent with...


Paul Peter Nicolai
May 17, 20221 min read
New York City Biometric Identifier Information Ordinance
As part of a growing national privacy trend, a new biometrics privacy ordinance in New York City puts new limits on commercial...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Nov 16, 20213 min read
The Empty Supply Chain
Supply chains are crumbling. Manufacturers struggle to catch up with demand as the global economy recovers from the pandemic impacts on...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 27, 20213 min read
More NLRA Enforcement Coming
The Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a memorandum to NLRB regional field offices signaling...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 2, 20211 min read
SEC's New Marketing Rule for Investment Advisers
On 22 December 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a new rule to regulate investment adviser advertising and...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 19, 20212 min read
Final Carbon Capture Credit Regulations Ease Participation For Smaller Businesses
The IRS has released final regulations under Code Section 45Q. It provides for a U.S. federal income tax credit at varying rates to...


Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 5, 20211 min read
NEW COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK LAWS PASSED
On December 21, Congress passed, and the President later signed, a spending bill that folded in several intellectual property provisions...
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