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Texas Supreme Court Rules for Exxon: A New Day for Noncompete-Triggered Forfeitures in Texas?

On August 29, 2014, the Texas Supreme Court in Exxon Mobil Corp. v.




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Rules for UK Visit Visas and Permitted Paid Activities Have Changed – Here's How

In the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement, Jeremy Hunt promised that “the government will expand the business Visitor rules to allow businesspeople to engage in a wider range of permitted activities and paid engagements, to take effect from January 2024. The government will also explore further reforms to the business visitor rules during 2024.”

The first of these changes took effect from January 31, 2024. They were not a major reform of the business and other permitted activities that can be carried out on a visit visa, but there are some important changes.




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Belgium: New Rules Apply in the Brussels Capital Region Regarding International Mobility

The rules on the employment of third-country nationals (which apply regionally) were recently amended in the Brussels Capital Region by an ordinance issued on February 1, 2024, and its implementing decree on May 16, 2024. The following is a summary of these new rules.




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OSHA rules in crosshairs after court ruling

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Loper decision, Jamie Spataro says existing regulations and standards that went through extensive rulemaking are ripe for being challenged.

Business Insurance

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Questions surround proposed FAMLI rules as program preps for January launch

David Gartenberg said he is worried about the fact that the rule leaves the FAMLI benefits out of alignment with unpaid Family and Medical Leave benefits allowed under federal law. 

The Sum & Substance

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New Jersey Quietly Rolls Back Temporary Suspension of Employer Withholding Rules for Teleworking Employees

Effective October 1, 2021, the New Jersey Division of Taxation (the “NJDT”) ended the temporary relief period with regard to employers’ obligation to withhold income taxes for teleworking employees who work in New Jersey.1  Employers must therefore stop basing their obligation to withhold and remit income taxes on the employer’s jurisdiction, and instead should do so based on where the employee’s service or employment is performed. If that location is New Jersey, employers should withhold New Jersey taxes from such wages.




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British Columbia Updates Rules for Investigations, Working Children

George Vassos explains new rules that broaden and clarify British Columbia’s ability to investigate employment compliance matters and tighten rules for hiring children younger than 16 years old.

SHRM Online

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NCAA Rules to Be Aware of Before Reaching an NIL Deal

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently issued new guidance regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsement deals with college athletes. The NCAA’s most recent guidance aims to provide clarity on NIL rules and is important for all businesses entering NIL deals with collegiate athletes, as well as colleges and universities subject to NCAA rules.   

The NCAA’s Past Guidance




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Changes to Florida’s Name, Image, and Likeness Rules

Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities have been a hot topic in college sports since the summer of 2021. In July 2021, the NCAA released an Interim NIL Policy. Before then, individual states had passed laws allowing college athletes to enter NIL deals. Florida was one of the earliest states to enact an NIL law. Passed in 2020, it went into effect in July 2021. Recent amendments to Florida’s NIL law will have a substantial impact upon businesses looking to enter NIL deals with athletes at Florida schools and upon Florida schools with intercollegiate athletic programs.




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Washington State Wildfire Smoke Rules Impose New Employer Requirements

  • Washington State wildfire smoke rules take effect January 15, 2024.
  • Employers must develop a wildfire smoke response plan, train employees on its use, and monitor jobsites for exposure levels.

As many Washington residents are aware, wildfires, and wildfire smoke, are becoming an increasingly regular occurrence. The increase in wildfires has often led to days—or even weeks—of smoky air throughout the state.




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Compliance Countdown To New Calif. Workplace Safety Rules

Adam Fiss, Alka Ramchandani-Raj and David Dixon discuss California Labor Code Section 6401.9, which will implement the first general industry workplace violence prevention safety requirements in the U.S. 

Law360

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House GOP takes aim at Biden heat safety rules

Felicia Watson said lawmakers should oppose a proposed OSHA rule to protect workers from extreme heat because it would force employers into the role of taking care of employees like children.

E&E News

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China’s New Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules Substantially Reduce Compliance Burdens for Multinational Employers

Multinational employers operating in China have been waiting since September 2023 for the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) to finalize proposed revisions to its complex and burdensome rules for cross-border data transfers.  Relief arrived on March 22, 2024, when the CAC published the “Provisions on Promoting and Regulating Cross-border Data Flows” (the “Approved Provisions”), which went into effect on the same day.




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Six high-stakes employment rules that could tilt on the election

Michael Lotito, Jim Paretti, and Shannon Meade discuss what a new administration will mean for employment law and employers.

American City Business Journals

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What A Trump Or Harris Win Means For Stalled Noncompete And Overtime Rules

Jim Paretti and Shannon Meade discuss how the election will affect the fate of overtime and noncompete laws.

Forbes

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Labor & Employment Firms Expect Demand Surge as Bosses Face Uncertainty Over Rules Changes

Amidst question marks with the NLRB and workplace regulations because of the new administration, Michael Lotito says employers should consult their counsel about preventative steps.

The American Lawyer

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Rules for resistance : advice from around the globe for the age of Trump / edited and with an introduction by David Cole ; co-edited by Melanie Wachtell Stinnett.





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The Moth Radio Hour: Not So Golden Rules

In this hour, stories of structures and strictures—and the struggles against them. School assignments, teenage rebellion, and the proper time to eat. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show.

Storytellers:

Stephen Michael Carr quietly rebels against his school's reading program.

Gabriela Quiroz doesn't appreciate her school's unofficial year end tradition.

Caroline Connolly attempts to find a way around her lawyer parents' rules.

Saad Sarwana and his fellow "nerds" try to pull off a senior prank.

Beth Ann Fennelly grows up in a heavily structured household.

Podcast: 868




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Five Duct Renovation Rules to Remember

These simple guidelines will help HVAC contractors shift their business from “practitioner” to “specialist.”




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Snort Subscriber Rules Update 2024-10-10

Posted by Research via Snort-sigs on Oct 10

Talos Snort Subscriber Rules Update

Synopsis:
This release adds and modifies rules in several categories.

Details:
Talos has added and modified multiple rules in the malware-cnc and
server-webapp rule sets to provide coverage for emerging threats from
these technologies.

For a complete list of new and modified rules please see:

https://www.snort.org/advisories




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Snort Subscriber Rules Update 2024-10-15

Posted by Research via Snort-sigs on Oct 15

Talos Snort Subscriber Rules Update

Synopsis:
This release adds and modifies rules in several categories.

Details:
Talos has added and modified multiple rules in the file-image,
malware-cnc, malware-other, os-windows and server-mail rule sets to
provide coverage for emerging threats from these technologies.

For a complete list of new and modified rules please see:

https://www.snort.org/advisories




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Snort Subscriber Rules Update 2024-10-17

Posted by Research via Snort-sigs on Oct 17

Talos Snort Subscriber Rules Update

Synopsis:
This release adds and modifies rules in several categories.

Details:
Talos has added and modified multiple rules in the policy-other and
server-webapp rule sets to provide coverage for emerging threats from
these technologies.

For a complete list of new and modified rules please see:

https://www.snort.org/advisories




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Snort Subscriber Rules Update 2024-10-22

Posted by Research via Snort-sigs on Oct 22

Talos Snort Subscriber Rules Update

Synopsis:
This release adds and modifies rules in several categories.

Details:
Talos has added and modified multiple rules in the and server-webapp
rule sets to provide coverage for emerging threats from these
technologies.

For a complete list of new and modified rules please see:

https://www.snort.org/advisories




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Snort Subscriber Rules Update 2024-10-24

Posted by Research via Snort-sigs on Oct 24

Talos Snort Subscriber Rules Update

Synopsis:
This release adds and modifies rules in several categories.

Details:
Talos has added and modified multiple rules in the file-multimedia,
malware-cnc, protocol-snmp and server-webapp rule sets to provide
coverage for emerging threats from these technologies.

For a complete list of new and modified rules please see:

https://www.snort.org/advisories




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Snort Subscriber Rules Update 2024-10-29

Posted by Research via Snort-sigs on Oct 29

Talos Snort Subscriber Rules Update

Synopsis:
This release adds and modifies rules in several categories.

Details:
Talos has added and modified multiple rules in the browser-firefox,
malware-cnc, malware-other, os-linux and server-webapp rule sets to
provide coverage for emerging threats from these technologies.

For a complete list of new and modified rules please see:

https://www.snort.org/advisories




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Snort Subscriber Rules Update 2024-10-31

Posted by Research via Snort-sigs on Oct 31

Talos Snort Subscriber Rules Update

Synopsis:
This release adds and modifies rules in several categories.

Details:
Talos has added and modified multiple rules in the malware-cnc,
malware-other and server-other rule sets to provide coverage for
emerging threats from these technologies.

For a complete list of new and modified rules please see:

https://www.snort.org/advisories




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Snort Subscriber Rules Update 2024-11-04

Posted by Research via Snort-sigs on Nov 04

Talos Snort Subscriber Rules Update

Synopsis:
This release adds and modifies rules in several categories.

Details:
Talos has added and modified multiple rules in the and server-webapp
rule sets to provide coverage for emerging threats from these
technologies.

For a complete list of new and modified rules please see:

https://www.snort.org/advisories




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Snort Subscriber Rules Update 2024-11-07

Posted by Research via Snort-sigs on Nov 07

Talos Snort Subscriber Rules Update

Synopsis:
This release adds and modifies rules in several categories.

Details:
Talos has added and modified multiple rules in the browser-plugins and
server-webapp rule sets to provide coverage for emerging threats from
these technologies.

For a complete list of new and modified rules please see:

https://www.snort.org/advisories




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Snort Subscriber Rules Update 2024-11-12

Posted by Research via Snort-sigs on Nov 12

Talos Snort Subscriber Rules Update

Synopsis:
Talos is aware of vulnerabilities affecting products from Microsoft
Corporation.

Details:
Microsoft Vulnerability CVE-2024-43451:
A coding deficiency exists in Microsoft Windows SmartScreen that may
lead to spoofing.

Rules to detect attacks targeting these vulnerabilities are included in
this release and are identified with:
Snort 2: GID 1, SIDs 62022 through 62023,
Snort 3: GID 1, SID 300612....




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SE-Radio Episode 299: Edson Tirelli on Rules Engines

Robert Blumen talks to Edson Tirelli about business rules, rules engines, and the JBoss Drools engine.




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Electrical thumb rules for switching, isolating and earthing

It is essential that the electrical engineers, or operators who will be in charge of switching, isolating, and earthing operations of the switchgear have a good understanding of the rules that must be followed. In addition, it is of the... Read more

The post Electrical thumb rules for switching, isolating and earthing appeared first on EEP - Electrical Engineering Portal.




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Self-certification: Amendments to the Rules of the Bourse de Montréal to define Riskless Transactions on Options

129-24 : Self-certification: Amendments to the Rules of the Bourse de Montréal to define Riskless Transactions on Options




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NAB Statement on FCC Order Regarding Foreign Sponsorship ID Rules

WASHINGTON, DC -- In response to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) adoption of new rules mandating disclosures for foreign government-sponsored programming, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Senior Vice President of Communications Ann Marie Cumming:




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Media Organizations File Petition Challenging FCC Rules Mandating Foreign Sponsorship ID Disclosures




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Media Ownership Rules Are Detrimental to Competition, Localism and Diversity, NAB Says

Washington, D.C. -- The regulatory framework governing ownership of broadcast radio and television stations harms broadcasters’ ability to compete in the marketplace, impedes localism and fails to promote diversity in ownership, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) said in comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).




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NAB Statement on Court Ruling Regarding Petition Challenging Foreign Sponsorship ID Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the Federal Communications Commission’s foreign sponsorship identification rule that had required radio and TV broadcasters to undertake independent investigations by searching federal government databases for information about the sponsors of programming. As NAB argued, the Court held that federal law only authorizes the Commission to require stations to obtain sponsorship identification information from their own employees and from program sponsors, not from any other sources.




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NAB Statement on FCC NPRM Regarding Technical Rules for Digital Radio Stations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Federal Communications Commission's adoption of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding modifying technical rules for digital FM radio stations, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Senior Vice President of Communications Alex Siciliano:




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What ARE the “rules” of double bass fingering?

For years, I’d heard about “rules” that I was supposed to follow when figuring out bass fingerings. Honestly, it was a bit confusing to me. They all seemed to conflict with each other, and I was never sure where to begin. Over time, I figured out how these rules work, when to follow them, and […]




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#362: Database Golden Rules: When (and Why) to Break Them

American inventor Thomas Edison, once said, “Hell, there are no rules here. We're trying to accomplish something.” What we hope to accomplish with this episode of the Groundbreaker Podcast is an exploration of the idea that the evolution in today’s architectures makes it advantageous, perhaps even necessary, to challenge some long-established concepts that have achieved “golden rule” status as they apply to the use of databases.

View the complete show notes.




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Rules Regarding Nuisance Fire Alarms




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Supreme Court Rules to Allow EPA to Enforce Greenhouse Gas Reductions




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At a glance: Park reservations rules change soon for Disney passholders

Disney World passholders will soon have more leeway with theme park reservations.




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Resolution 1 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Rules of procedure of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector

Resolution 1 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Rules of procedure of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector




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[ B.10 (11/88) ] - Graphical symbols and rules for the preparation of documentation in telecommunications

Graphical symbols and rules for the preparation of documentation in telecommunications




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[ X.697 (10/17) ] - Information technology - ASN.1 encoding rules: Specification of JavaScript Object Notation Encoding Rules (JER)

Information technology - ASN.1 encoding rules: Specification of JavaScript Object Notation Encoding Rules (JER)





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South Africa: Packaging Companies Flout Rules On Waste Picker Payments

[GroundUp] Waste pickers collect, sort and transport most of our recyclable waste, and regulations say they be must paid for their services




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The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states

The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over controversial social media posts.

The post The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states first appeared on Federal News Network.




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US plans for fake social media run afoul of Facebook rules

Facebook says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be violating the company's rules if agents create fake profiles to monitor the social media of foreigners seeking to enter the country

The post US plans for fake social media run afoul of Facebook rules first appeared on Federal News Network.