On June 5, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 37 (“SB 37”), making it Act 18 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act will enhance responsibility for drivers who utilize a mobile device while operating a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania. KingSpry’s Litigation Practice Chair, Alan S. Battisti, Esq., discusses the Act and emphasizes what drivers need to know to avoid litigation and … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania General Assembly Curbs Distracted Driving with Passage of Senate Bill 37
Federal Cancer Survivorship Act Proposed By Congress
Last June, Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN) and Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL) reintroduced the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act (the “Act”) to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, respectively. Since its proposal, the Act has been referred to different committees within the House of Representatives; however, neither chamber of Congress has acted on it. In … [Read more...] about Federal Cancer Survivorship Act Proposed By Congress
OSHA Worker Walkaround Inspection Rule Takes Effect
On April 1, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its Final Rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process, in the Federal Register. The Final Rule takes effect today, May 31, 2024. The Final Rule clarifies the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during workplace inspections. KingSpry’s … [Read more...] about OSHA Worker Walkaround Inspection Rule Takes Effect
U.S. Supreme Court: Title VII Prohibits Discriminatory Job Transfers That Cause “Some Harm”
On April 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decided on Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, No. 22-193. The Court’s decision clarifies that when an employee challenges a job transfer as discriminatory, they only need to prove that they sustained “some” harm, not “significant” or “serious” harm. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., and Employment Law Attorney, Sarah Modrick. … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court: Title VII Prohibits Discriminatory Job Transfers That Cause “Some Harm”
Congress Proposes Act to Expand Access to Infertility Treatment and Care
On July 19, 2023, Senator Cory A. Booker (NJ) and Representative Rosa L. DeLauro (CT) reintroduced the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act (the “Act”) to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, respectively. The Act was proposed in the previous legislative session; however, it did not receive the necessary support for passage. In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat … [Read more...] about Congress Proposes Act to Expand Access to Infertility Treatment and Care
OOR Highlights Concerns Regarding Right to Know Requests
The Office of Open Records (OOR) recently issued an email notice to agency open records officers in response to inquiries about a number of appeals related to Right to Know requests that originated with the FOIA Buddy website. What is FOIA Buddy FOIA Buddy purports to offer a service to “simplify the process of requesting public records.” It appears that one can submit records … [Read more...] about OOR Highlights Concerns Regarding Right to Know Requests
