Monthly Archives: December 2009

COBRA Subsidy Extended by Two Months

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Royal LLP

The 2010 Defense Appropriations Act, which President Obama just signed into law on December 19, 2009, has extended the eligibility date for the COBRA subsidy by two months until February 28, 2010. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of … Continue reading →

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New lobbying legislation could have serious implications for businesses

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Royal LLP

The Massachusetts legislature has passed a new lobbying law, “An Act to Improve the Laws Relating to Campaign Finance, Ethics and Lobbying,” which takes effect on January 1, 2010. Among other things, the Act defines “lobbying” as “any act to … Continue reading →

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Wage War on the Wage Hour Class Action Before Getting Slammed

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Royal LLP

$40 million. $14 million. These figures represent only two examples of the massive expense wage/hour class actions can be for employers. And, these two figures only represent the settlement amounts for these cases and do not account for the time … Continue reading →

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