Tag: Shoreline
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Regulatory Shift: DOL Proposes New Standards for Independent Contractor Classification
On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) introduced a Proposed Rule aimed at redefining the boundaries between employees and independent contractors. This update marks a pivot away from current standards, moving toward a framework that mirrors the 2021 “employer-friendly” guidelines. Notably, the DOL intends to apply this classification logic not just to the…
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Ninth Circuit Upholds Religious Hiring Preferences
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently bolstered the legal standing of religious employers in Union Gospel Mission of Yakima v. Brown. Interpreting the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), the court upheld a preliminary injunction that prevents the state from penalizing the Mission for its faith-based hiring preferences. This decision continues a broader judicial trend…
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ABA Releases 2025 Deal Points Study
The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Business Law Section has released its 2025 Private Target Deal Points Study. Studying deals between $25 Million and $900 million, the study analyzes trends in business deals, including: For more information, check out the alert issued by K&L Gates. To learn more about buying or selling a business, go to https://martinkreshon.com…