COVID-19/OSHA Enforcement: Shreveport, Louisiana Health System Cited for Alleged Violations
September 16, 2020
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Occupational Safety Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a September 10 news release stating it cited Christus Shreveport- Dossier Health System (“System”) for alleged violations. OSHA states that it cited the Shreveport, Louisiana system for allegedly failing to ensure employees wore…
Arkansas Water Laws and Regulations: September 24th Interactive Webinar
September 16, 2020
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
An interactive webinar will be held on September 24th titled: Arkansas Water Laws and Regulations (“Webinar”) The Webinar will address a number of topics related to federal and Arkansas water quantity and water quality issues. Components of the Webinar will include: Development of Water Laws…
Interconnection Challenges: Southwest Power Pool/Midcontinent Independent System Operator to Conduct Joint Targeting
September 16, 2020
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The Southwest Power Pool (“SPP”) and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (“MISO”) announced in a September 14th news release that they will collaborate on a year-long transmission study. The purpose of the study is stated to be designed to : . . . identify transmission projects with…
Distinguishing Between Bullying and Protected First Amendment Speech: Lessons Learned from One School's Constitutional Blunder Over Anonymous Sticky Notes
September 15, 2020
by Devin R. Bates
Schools sometimes find themselves needing to walk a fine but complicated line, whereby they curtail bullying but also balance the right to free speech. One recent case illustrates this point. A high school sophomore anonymously posted a sticky note on a bathroom mirror referencing her school’s…
Guidance Document Development/Management: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Final Rule
September 15, 2020
by Walter G. Wright, Jr.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued on September 14th a prepublication final rule (“Rule”) establishing procedures and requirements for how the agency manages the development and issuance of guidance documents. EPA states the purpose of the final rule is to ensure its…
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