On January 16, federal OSHA announced new maximum citation penalties based on inflationary adjustments. States with a federally-approved plan must adopt at least these levels.

The new penalties may be assessed immediately.

Type of violation Penalty
 Serious other-than-serious posting requirements   US$14,502 per violation
Failure to abate   US$14,502 per day beyond the abatement date
Willful or repeated   US$145,027 per violation


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2025 Annual Litigation Trends Survey

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2025 Annual Litigation Trends Survey

Norton Rose Fulbright has released its 2025 Annual Litigation Trends Survey, analyzing litigation trends across the legal landscape.

United States | January 15, 2025

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FTC announces new HSR thresholds

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced increased reporting thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act).

United States | January 14, 2025

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The Fifth Circuit reversed the 2023 rulings by the Houston bankruptcy court in the Serta Simmons chapter 11 case.

United States | January 13, 2025

Restructuring
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