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On April 7 and 8, 2022, the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Law Section wrapped up its annual Spring Meeting. The event featured updates and remarks from several antitrust enforcers, including FTC Chair Lina Khan and US Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Jonathan Kanter. In this post, we share key takeaways from the final two days of the Spring Meeting. FTC and DOJ Wil...

Courtney White (left), cousin of Adam Oakes, and Oakes’ parents, Eric (center) and Linda Oakes (right), were introduced at the state Capitol in Richmond. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed into law two identical bills that require college students to undergo hazing prevention laws, a year after the death of Virginia Commonwealth University freshman. Named for Adam Oakes, "Adam's Law" passed unani...

Adam's Law, requiring hazing prevention training in college, is signed into law  Roanoke Times

On April 9, 2022, Maryland became just the tenth state (in addition to the District of Columbia) to enact a paid family and medical leave law that covers private-sector workers, after overriding Governor Larry Hogan’s (R) veto. Neighboring Delaware may soon follow—a similar bill passed the Delaware Senate in March and is pending a vote in the House. The Maryland law creates a new Title 8.3 to...

Local law enforcement agencies took to social media Tuesday to let the public know that they are keeping a close on eye on Los Angeles’ bus and rail stations following a subway attack that left at least 16 people wounded in New York City. “@LASDHQ offers our deepest condolences to the families touched by tragedy of this senseless shooting while reaffirming our commitment to protect our reside...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources cannot enforce one of its key environmental protection tools, known as the "spills law," without first creating a definitive list of hazardous substances approved by lawmakers, a Waukesha County judge ruled Tuesday. The case was closely watched as the state's largest business lobby argued the regulation imposed undue cost and regulation on busines...

The Walt Disney Company has been blasted for its response to the law. A Disney heir who came out as transgender has spoken out about Florida's "Don't say gay" law. Charlee Corra Disney said the law will hurt transgender children in Florida. The Walt Disney Company received criticism for its delayed response to the legislation. Get a daily selection of our top stories based on your reading...

Gov. Beshear holds briefing about state budget on Monday.(WKYT) FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law two pieces of legislation Tuesday that were recently passed by the General Assembly to make investments in law enforcement, positioning the commonwealth as a leader in public safety. In November 2021, Beshear announced his two-year budget proposal would provide millions of...

Major League Baseball and the players’ union reached agreement on a collective bargaining agreement, ending the lockout. After a nearly 100-day lockout, MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association reached a deal on a five-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The CBA deal came in time for the season to start just a week later than originally scheduled, with Opening Day set f...

MaxPixel's contributors Self Regional Medical Center received a baby under Daniel’s Law, a safe haven law that allows someone to surrender an infant up to 60 days old. The child, who was born Friday and weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, will be placed in a licensed foster home for the time being, according to the state Department of Social Services. A permanency planning hearing is scheduled f...