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Governor Hochul Signs Pioneering Legislation to Fortify Privacy and Access in Reproductive Health Care

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ALBANY, N.Y. — In an assertive move to champion reproductive rights, New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently penned a significant piece of legislation that positions the state as a vehement protector of reproductive healthcare. By signing the bill S.36A/A.2145A, Hochul emphasizes New York’s stance as a safe harbor amidst a national backlash against abortion rights, a backlash intensified by the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade. The freshly enacted law allows healthcare providers who prescribe abortion medications to list their practice’s name on prescription labels instead of their personal names. This measure is designed to … Read more

Mexico Revolutionizes Gig Economy: New Federal Law to Fortify Labor Rights for Digital Platform Workers

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Mexico City, Mexico – Mexico has introduced significant reforms to its Federal Labor Law targeting digital platforms, reshaping employment conditions and rights for gig economy workers. Published on Dec. 24, 2024, the amendments, which will go into effect 180 days later, aim to standardize labor conditions, ensuring those employed in this sector receive comparable protections to other workers like social security, profit-sharing, and union rights. The newly introduced Chapter IX B of the Federal Labor Law establishes specific regulations for gig economy platforms, detailing provisions for digital contracts, work schedules, salary calculations, and algorithmic transparency. … Read more

Groundbreaking Amendment Seeks to Fortify Rights Based on Ethnicity, Age, and Gender Identity in State Constitution

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In a significant legislative development, an amendment proposed in the United States seeks to fortify the current constitutional protections by explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on a multitude of personal attributes. The proposed constitutional amendment was crafted to ensure that no individual faces rights denial due to ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status, pregnancy outcomes, and access to reproductive healthcare and autonomy. The amendment arises in response to ongoing discrimination and inequality issues that various communities experience in different parts of the country. Expanding the constitutional safeguards is … Read more

Industry Veteran Tom Davis Joins Epiq to Fortify Class Action and Fraud Prevention Capabilities

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NEW YORK — Epiq, a leader in legal services and technology, announced on Tuesday the appointment of Tom Davis as Chief of Staff for its Class Action, Remediation, and Mass Tort business unit. The strategic hire aims to bolster the company’s capacity in managing complex cases surrounding class actions and mass torts. Davis, a seasoned professional in the field, brings a wealth of experience, particularly in operations, compliance, and fraud prevention. His career includes notable past roles such as Vice President of Operations at Garden City Group (GCG) before its acquisition by Epiq in 2018. … Read more