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AVOID Act Limits Time Period to Initiate Third-Party Complaints
January 15, 2026 | Insurance Coverage | General Liability | Labor & Employment

On December 19, 2025, Governor Hochul signed the Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay (AVOID) Act into law. The law amends CPLR Section 1007 to impose strict time limits on the commencement of third-party complaints and is set to take effect on April 18, 2026 (120 days after enactment). There have been Chapter Amendments

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New Department of Labor Guidance on Retaliation under the FLSA and FMLA
October 20, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense | General Liability

On March 10, 2022, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the US Department of Labor (DOL) released new guidance intended for employers. The guidance gives specific examples of what constitutes unlawful retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and visa programs. The guidance contains several hypothetical

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