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How Will COVID-19 Tracking Apps Affect Privacy?

How Will COVID-19 Tracking Apps Affect Privacy?

America is grappling with a compelling question during the coronavirus pandemic: should we allow Big Tech and the government to use our smartphones to track our movements, body temperature, and activities to slow the infection rate? As explained by the wonderful...

A “Reasonable Accommodation” Must Be Reasonable

A “Reasonable Accommodation” Must Be Reasonable

For employers determining what constitutes a “reasonable accommodation” can often be a challenge. A very recent decision by a federal court in Connecticut highlights the fact that what constitutes “reasonable” is not without limits, and an employer is not obligated to...

FLORIDA CANNABIS LAWS UPDATE

While Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made clear his opposition to legalizing recreational cannabis use in Florida, trends certainly seem like they are going in that direction. For example, in April, the state doubled the number of licenses available to cultivators...

COMPREHENSIVE CHANGES TO LAND USE AND ZONING LAWS

As part of the 2023 legislative session, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed numerous laws, all with varying degrees of impact on zoning and land use issues. One such bill changes the standard by which municipal zoning boards judge applications for a dimensional...