The Pendulum Swings Back: NLRB Targets Neutral Work Rules in Reversal of Prior Ruling
October 5, 2023
by Audra K. Hamilton
Think over the policies in your handbooks. Do you have one that requires workplace civility (“thou shalt not be disrespectful or insubordinate to thine co-workers or supervisors”)? Or one that requires that employees keep workplace investigations (such as sexual harassment investigations)…
Climate Enforcement and Compliance: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Announces Issuance of New Strategy
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a September 28th memorandum titled: EPA’s Climate Enforcement and Compliance Strategy (“Memorandum”) The Memorandum was transmitted from EPA Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance David M. Uhlmann to: …
Arkansas Certification of Pesticide Applicators: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Announces Approval of State Plan
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced in a September 28th news release the approval of the Arkansas State Certification of Pesticide Applicator Plan (“Arkansas Plan”). EPA states that the Arkansas Plan was revised to meet or exceed improved safety requirements in the…
Citizen Suit Action/Endangered Species Act: Center for Biological Diversity Judicial Complaint Alleging U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Improperly Denied Designation for Bridled Darter
The Center for Biological Diversity (“CBD”) filed a September 27th Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“Service”) alleging a violation of the Endangered…
Branded Retail Motor Fuel Facilities: Complying with the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act
Motor fuel facilities owned and operated by Arkansas petroleum marketers supply a significant portion of the products sold in the State of Arkansas. However, Arkansas motor fuel jobbers, marketers, and other suppliers continue to use a significant number of independent retailers to move product at…