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Oregon OSHA Issues Revised Standards Regarding COVID-19 – Employers Should Take Note and Take Action

by Julie Totten and Kathryn G. Mantoan | October.06.2020

Oregon employers should take note of new state Occupational Health & Safety Administration (“OR OSHA”) standards that are likely to take effect soon.

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Using M&A Insurance on Tech Deals (Issue 1)

by David M. Ruff, Hari Raman and Daniel Lopez | September.24.2020

We have partnered with McGill and Partners for a series of notes that explore the key issues tech investors need to consider to maximize the benefits ...

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Striking Out the “Catch-All”: Growing Number of States Narrow Affirmative Defenses for Employers in Pay Equity Cases

by Kathryn G. Mantoan and Tierra D. Piens | July.20.2020

The federal Equal Pay Act (EPA) and its many state analogs require equal pay for equal (or, in some states, “substantially similar”) work.

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Reflections on Bostock: LGBTQ+ Rights in the Workplace and at the Supreme Court

July.17.2020

This webinar recording covers the Bostock v. Clayton County ruling affirming that LGBTQ+ individuals are protected from workplace discrimination ...

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U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue Confirms Availability of Municipal Bond Financing for Religious Organizations

by Roger Davis, Eileen Heitzler, Douglas Goe, Marc Bauer and Jenna Magan | July.08.2020

On June 30, 2020, the United States Supreme Court rendered its decision in the case of Espinoza v. Montana Dep’t. of Revenue.

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Financing a Distressed Private Company – De-Risking Inside Rounds

by Daniel Lopez and Zac Padgett | May.13.2020

During economic downturns, private technology companies often seek emergency funding from existing VC and growth equity investors.

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SEC Urges Disclosure of COVID-19 Impact in the Municipal Market

by Jenna Magan, Christine Reynolds and Jerry V. Kyle Jr. | May.13.2020

On May 4, 2020, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton and Director of the Office of Municipal Securities Rebecca Olsen issued a ...

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Business Insider Article Highlights Importance of Preserving Sound Pay Equity Practices in COVID-19 Era

by Erin M. Connell and Kathryn G. Mantoan | April.27.2020

Erin Connell and Katie Mantoan highlight the need for companies to remain vigilant about pay equity issues amid the disruption caused by the COVID-19 ...

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Ninth Circuit Issues A Second En Banc Decision Regarding Prior Salary Considerations In Rizo v. Yovino Re-Do

by Erin M. Connell and Kathryn G. Mantoan | March.04.2020

In yet another development in the closely watched case of Rizo v. Yovino, the en banc Ninth Circuit ruled that employers may not defeat a plaintiff’s ...

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SEC Committee Makes Recommendations On Municipal Securities Disclosure Practices

by Roger Davis, Jenna Magan, Eileen Heitzler, Jerry V. Kyle Jr. and Christine Reynolds | February.20.2020

This Alert provides a summary of and comments on recommendations from the Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee (FIMSAC).

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Oregon Updates Equal Pay Law for 2020

by Kathryn G. Mantoan | January.08.2020

Oregon employers looking to evaluate their pay equity picture in 2020 should be aware of a handful of updates to the state’s equal pay law that went ...

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Prioritizing Pay Equity: A Roadmap for Companies

by Erin M. Connell, Kathryn G. Mantoan and Jessica R. L. James | October.04.2019

The #MeToo movement and the country’s racial reckoning have led to serious dialogue about the path forward to a more equitable society.