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Pipelines Maximum Pressure Documentation Must Be Traceable, Verifiable, and Complete
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Posted in Environmental Litigation and Regulation
Each pipeline has a regulatory maximum operating pressure: Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (“MAOP”) for gas pipelines and Maximum Operating Pressure (“MOP”) for hazardous liquids pipelines. See 49 C.F.R. 192.619(a) and 49 C.F.R. 195.406(a). The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) recently issued an Advisory Bulletin requiring that owners and operators “assure that all MAOP…
NLRB Acting General Counsel Releases Report on Social Media Policies
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Posted in Labor and Employment Law
On May 30, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board’s acting general counsel issued a third report on social media cases. The NLRB released two previous memoranda on social media cases (in January 2012 and August 2011), which analyzed discharges and other employment decisions based on employee Facebook posts. This time, the report focused exclusively on…
House Bills 974 (Act 1 of 2012) and 976 (Act 2 of 2012) May Conflict with and Impair the Ability of School Systems in Louisiana Desegregation Cases
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The recent enactment of House Bills 974 and 976 may conflict with and/or impair or impede the ability of school systems in school desegregation cases to implement outstanding orders of the court.
Where orders are outstanding regarding the hiring of teachers, for example, the provisions of House Bill 974 may give rise to a conflict.…
New NLRB Posting Requirement Back on Hold
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Posted in Labor and Employment Law
On March 21, 2012, A. Edward Hardin, Jr. told our readers about the National Labor Relations Board’s continued efforts to implement its August 30, 2011 rule that would require most private sector employers to post an 11 x 17 inch notice that advises employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. After a…
Kean Miller Business Briefing Seminar Set For April 27
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Posted in Business and Corporate
The Kean Miller Business Briefing Seminar will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM at Juban’s Restaurant.
The presentation entitled Oil & Gas Lease and Taxation Issues will be presented by Linda Perez Clark, Isaac McPherson “Mack” Gregorie, and Christopher J. Dicharry. The program will discuss…
Guidelines for Promoting Your Business Through Social Networking Websites
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Posted in Business and Corporate, Intellectual Property
Social networks like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are transforming the way companies communicate with consumers. Facebook, YouTube and Twitter can be powerful business tools, but you must be mindful of certain legal limitations and guidelines.
The words “Facebook,” “YouTube,” and “Twitter” are proprietary to the companies that own them. “Facebook,” “YouTube,” and “Twitter” are all…
DHH Settles Class Action Suit Pertaining to Reduction of Service Hours for Medicaid LT-PCS Program
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Posted in Class Action, Health Law
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (“DHH”) has settled a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving Long Term Personal Care Services (“LT-PCS”). The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana. The presiding federal judge has issued preliminary approval of the settlement. A final approval…
Happy New Year… But, Your High School Diploma Requirement May Violate the Americans With Disabilities Act, Says the EEOC
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Posted in Labor and Employment Law
The start to a new year means a time of change for many employers. This year, however, employers are facing added uncertainty in light of an informal discussion letter issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In that letter, the EEOC inserted an additional dimension into the already-challenging pre-employment inquiry and applicant screening process by…
Kean Miller Releases Practical Digest of Louisiana Class Action Decisions
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Kean Miller is pleased to announce the release of the ninth edition of the Practical Digest of Louisiana Class Action Decisions. The digest is produced by Charles S. McCowan, Jr., Bradley C. Myers, Gerald E. Meunier (Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer), and Thomas F. Daley (District Attorney of the 40th Judicial District).…