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Is There A Right To Facebook In The Constitution? North Carolina Cyberlaw Goes To The United States Supreme Court

…Network, WRAL.com, Glassdoor.com, and Shutterfly. Moreover, while the statute was stringent, its absolute bar aim to prevent sexual offenders from gathering information on potential victims, and not merely from communicating…

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“They Can’t Do That To Our Pledges; Only We Can Do That To Our Pledges”: Admiral, Big Data, Privacy, and The Internet of Things

…media activities to evaluate applications. In the United States and European Union, companies will undoubtedly come up with novel inducements to get individuals to consent to collection of their data….

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The Day After: What The Election Tells Us About Big Data

…regulatory compliance, cloud computing implications, and breach obligations. Saad (@NC_Cyberlaw) may be reached at 919.783.1170 or sgul@poynerspruill.com. Mike may be reached at 919.783.2851 or mslipsky@poynerspruill.com. Physical Address: 301 Fayetteville Street,…

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Four Points And A Stick: What You Can Do Right Now to Prepare for the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation

…which is an unacceptable risk under the GDPR regime. Fortunately, the solution is easy: Companies need ensure that privacy compliance falls within an individual’s mandate. Once the person is designated,…

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OSHA-Compliant Incentive Programs

…with OSHA’s new anti-retaliation regulations. If they are not in compliance, immediate efforts should be undertaken to revise the incentive programs. Failure to take action to correct non-compliant programs places…

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State Statute Trumped by Federal Arbitration Act

…Construction, Inc. v. MSK Construction (MDNC May 8, 2018), the court concluded that under the Act, parties to a contract can be forced to arbitrate in another jurisdiction and be…

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Expansion of OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard

…obstructive pulmonary disease. Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in such materials as sand, stone, concrete, brick, and mortar. Certain, common industrial or construction activities, such as using saws,…

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W-2 Phishing Scams: Don’t Take the Bait

…targeted company’s HR department receives a “spoofed” email, which superficially appears to come from a high-ranking member of management; The spoofed email asks the employee to respond with electronic copies…

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2018 Limits for Benefit Plans

…or SMMs) Changes its use of independent contractors Changes vendors Anticipates buying a company or selling all or part of the business Reorganizes company structure Experiences downsizing or reductions in…

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Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting: Issues and Controversies

…horribly compromised. A teenage girl who said her father raped her and then retracted the allegation comes to mind. In short, cause to suspect is less compelling information than the…