California Legislature Amends Climate Disclosure Laws, Reporting Not Delayed

At the end of its 2024 legislative session, California’s legislature passed amendments to its climate disclosure laws that were enacted in 2023. Among other things, amendments to SB 253 (the Climate Corporate... Read more »
Georgia state legislature advances new election rules – JURIST

Georgia state legislature advances new election rules – JURIST

The Georgia state legislature advanced SB 189 Thursday, which contains new rules on which presidential candidates can appear on the state ballot and probable cause to challenge voter registration ahead of the... Read more »
El Salvador legislature approves request to extend state of emergency – JURIST

El Salvador legislature approves request to extend state of emergency – JURIST

The El Salvador legislature approved President Nayib Bukele’s request to extend the state of emergency, which has been ongoing for two years, for 30 days. The approval by the 147th plenary session... Read more »
New York legislature approved new congressional map – JURIST

New York legislature approved new congressional map – JURIST

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed on Wednesday new congressional maps into law. The new legislation is set to take effect immediately. These new maps have been rather controversial since being proposed.... Read more »
Florida legislature advances bills to compensate school abuse victims – JURIST

Florida legislature advances bills to compensate school abuse victims – JURIST

Bills advanced in both the Florida House of Representatives and Senate on Wednesday that would allow compensation for the victims of the Dozier School for Boys that attended the school between 1940... Read more »
Ohio legislature overrides governor’s veto of transgender care and sports ban – JURIST

Ohio legislature overrides governor’s veto of transgender care and sports ban – JURIST

The Ohio Senate voted on Wednesday to override Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of HB 68, which bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth and restricts transgender participation in sports. The Ohio House previously... Read more »
New Jersey Legislature Enacts the First Consumer Privacy Law of 2024

New Jersey Legislature Enacts the First Consumer Privacy Law of 2024

Jason C. Gavejian is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of the firm’s Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity practice group. Jason is also a Certified... Read more »

Illinois Legislature Amends Effective Date of Equal Pay Provisions of Day and Temporary Labor Services Act

On November 9, 2023, the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 3641, which amends the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (DTLSA) by delaying implementation of Section 42 of the DTLSA... Read more »
North Carolina legislature overrides veto of bills affecting LGBTQ+ youths – JURIST

North Carolina legislature overrides veto of bills affecting LGBTQ+ youths – JURIST

The North Carolina House and Senate voted Wednesday to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of three bills related to LGTBQ+ youths. The bills, SB49, HB808 and HB574, each target a different LGTBQ-related... Read more »
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