Category: Business Law
Third Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Affects Permissible Speech on Social Media
This May, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling which reinforces permissible speech on social media. The ruling stems from a June 2019 tweet from The Federalist, which is an online magazine operated by FDRLST Media, LLC. Specifically, an executive officer posted to his personal Twitter account, stating: “FYI @fdrlst first one of
Illinois Department of Transportation Multiyear Improvement Program
Each year, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) develops a fiscally constrained six-year program which describes how the state will be investing into the roadways across the state. IDOT released its Multi-Year Improvement Program this August which will span from 2023-2028. This proposed development plan will focus on highway improvement to ensure Illinois residents, businesses,
Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers End Strike
On Monday, July 25, 2022, Illinois’ three largest aggregate producers reached a tentative agreement with Operating Engineers Local 150 on a new contract that would end the strike that Local 150 has been conducting since June 7th. Operating Engineers Local 150 is a labor union representing nearly 23,000 working men and women in Illinois in
2022 Changes to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations Proposed
For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Department of Labor has proposed to amend regulations issued under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts that set forth rules for the administration and enforcement of the Davis-Bacon labor standards that apply to Federal and federally assisted construction projects. Enacted in 1931, the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requires
Impact of Inflation on the Construction Sector
From supply chain shortages to increased costs in essential materials and skilled labor, construction companies are feeling the negative effects of inflation. Initially, COVID-19 took the front runner for increases in pricing and supply chain disruptions across the nation and globe, but new challenges have arisen which continue to place pressure on prices of lumber,
Proposed “Workers’ Rights Amendment”
This November a proposed constitutional amendment will be on the ballot in Illinois. Illinois Constitutional Amendment 11 has been labeled the “Workers’ Rights Amendment,” which, according to its supporters, would establish the fundamental right for workers to collectively bargain and unionize along with banning right-to-work laws in the state of Illinois. Those in favor of
Illinois Employment Law Update – New Restrictions on Non-Compete Clauses
Effective January 1, 2022, the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (IFWA) adopted changes to limit the scope of restrictive covenants in employment contracts. While the law codifies substantive common law principles of restrictive covenants, it also sets forth new limitations regarding the use of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. For example, prior to January 1, 2022,
American Innovation and Choice Bill in US Senate would rein in Big Tech
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google dominate the big tech space and continue to break records with their massive profits, power and influence. A new bipartisan effort is taking shape to set new limits on the tech titans. The American Innovation and Choice Online Act was introduced by Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Chuck Grassley of
Illinois Tees Up Employer Rules Around Marijuana Usage of Prospective Hires
Following the legalization of marijuana usage last year, Illinois has introduced legislation to navigate sectors of public life made murky by the drug’s newfound acceptance. Illinois house bill 4116 states that an employer may not refuse to hire someone or discipline an employee for a positive drug test for THC, the main part of marijuana
New Equal Pay Laws to Take Effect in 2022
Illinois has joined the nationwide trend around the United States of states enacting equal pay laws. Starting in January 2022, the Illinois Equal Pay Act (the “Act”) amendments will take effect. Under the new changes to the Act, originally passed in 2003, employers with more than 100 employees will be required to obtain an “Equal