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March 17, 2022

Lawmakers asked to update student-athlete compensation law - The Associated Press - en Español

Connecticut lawmakers have been asked to update last year’s state law that allows student-athletes to be compensated for their name and likeness in marketing deals and allow them to use their state college or university’s logo, mascot or other institutional marks when they’re pitching products like sports drinks and apparel. Connecticut and South Carolina are currently the only two states tha...
March 17, 2022

Utah Poised to Become Fourth State with General Privacy Law - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Utah is poised to become the fourth state to enact comprehensive consumer privacy legislation, following California, Virginia, and Colorado. Earlier this month, Utah's legislature passed the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (S.B. 227) (UCPA) with no opposing votes in both the Utah Senate and House of Representatives. The bill was sent to Utah Governor Spencer Cox on March 15, 2022 and the Governor h...
March 17, 2022

West Carthage passes public nuisance law | Jefferson County | nny360.com - NNY360

West Carthage passes public nuisance law | Jefferson County | nny360.com  NNY360
March 17, 2022

Petland in Rockford closed, cites state puppy mill law - WIFR

Petland Closed (WIFR) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A vacated store, empty parking lot and a sign on the door that reads “closed permanently” is all that is left at the Petland in Rockford. A statement on the main page of the store’s website says that the decision came on February 23, 2022 and effects all Illinois pet stores. The sign on the door reads: “Due to misguided state laws, Illinois pet st...
March 17, 2022

Inslee signs bipartisan use-of-force bill into law - The Spokesman Review

Gov. Jay Inslee signs a bill improving access to abortions in Washington into law Thursday at the Washington State Legislative Building in Olympia. Inslee also signed a bill changing the definition of use of force into law on Thursday. (By Albert James / The Spokesman-Review) OLYMPIA — Changes to police reform legislation passed last year are now in effect, including one that redefines “use o...
March 17, 2022

NHDOT Worker Reminds Drivers to Follow ‘Move Over Law' After Being Sideswiped - NBC10 Boston

Dashcam video captured the terrifying moment that a New Hampshire Department of Transportation worker was sideswiped by a box truck on the highway. He's now speaking out, hoping his message will save the lives of his colleagues protecting our roadways. Chris Quimby pulled over on Interstate 93 in Salem late last week. He says the box truck driver never slowed down, didn't move over, and smash...
March 17, 2022

Tedisco on Potential Changes to Catch & Release Bail Law - The New York State Senate

Statement from Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Glenville) on NY Post story that Gov. Hochul is reportedly proposing changes to bail reform law “Clearly, we’ve struck a nerve as something positive regarding ending the catch and release bail law appears to be moving forward. If imitation is the highest form of flattery, I couldn’t be more flattered. One day after I held a press conference with sheriff...
March 17, 2022

Auditor reacts to new South Dakota election law - KELOLAND.com

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A new South Dakota law prevents non-profits and private groups from helping to fund local elections in South Dakota. On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed senate bill 122 into law. “Basically what this bill would do is ban private money from coming in and influencing our elections,” said Noem. A non profit called the Center for Tech and Civic Life supported by Facebo...
March 17, 2022

Title IX 50th Anniversary: How the law paved the way for female champions and careers - WPVI-TV

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Earlier this month, a three-pointer whipped the crowd into a frenzy as LaSalle University faced off against George Washington University in the Atlantic 10 Women's Championship tournament. But 50 year ago, the moment wouldn't have happened because there was no championship for basketball or any other women's sport. That is, until Title IX came about. "It's a gam...
March 17, 2022

COVID-19 State Law Telehealth Considerations - The National Law Review

As the explosion of telemedicine continues during and, as many expect, after the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), state laws and regulations that affect the delivery of telemedicine services continue to expand and contract. In this three-part series, we explore key state regulatory considerations related to the provision of care through telehealth, including state licensure requirement...