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New and amended laws have significantly altered the legal landscape for Oregon employers. Now Oregon employers face the challenge of learning and administering a multitude of new workplace laws as a result of Oregon's busy 2007 legislative session.

The SEC has periodically issued interpretive releases containing guidance on soft dollar practices, and its most recent and comprehensive guidance (SEC Release 34-54165) became effective for transactions after January 24, 2007.

In July of 2006, the Washington Supreme Court changed Washington's definition of disability so that it mirrored the Americans with Disabilities Act. The law has now changed again. On May 4, the Governor signed into law a bill that broadens the definition of disability beyond what had existed in July.

Governing federal case law has made it difficult for employers to enforce common sense conduct rules when an employee claims to have, or has, a mental disability. A new case, Gambini v. Total Renal Care (9th Cir. 03/08/2007), highlights the difficulty of dealing with mentally disabled employees.

Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 (TDRA) clarifies the rights of owners of famous trademarks and amends the Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995.

On October 10, 2006, the Department of Justice announced the formation of the National Procurement Fraud Task Force.

Supreme Court clarifies retaliation standards with Burlington Northern v. White ruling, making it much easier for employees to sue for retaliation after they have complained about sexual harassment or other types of discrimination.

Effective March 10, 2005, employers are obligated to provide notice to all persons of the rights, benefits and obligations of employees and employers under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

Updates on Washington State's New Smoking Ban, Recent Developments Affecting I-9 Procedures, and Increased Oversight of Affirmative Action Plans.

Garvey Schubert Barer helps three of its clients receive approval of their Trafficking Nonimmigrant Status (T Visa) petitions.

The new department of labor regulations and other cutting edge wage and hour developments.

Tips that can help you make sure your trip through U.S. immigration is the least of your worries.

Citizens of 27 countries can travel to the U.S. without a visa and stay for up to 90 days because of the Visa Waiver Program.