Utah

Admitted as the 45th state into the Union on January 4, 1896, Utah is a western US state which is the 13th largest state by area and the 31st most populous state in the country. The state is greatly influenced by the Mormon-religion (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - LDS), with nearly 65% of its population being affiliated with the religion.

Utah is a central hub for the industries of technology, government services, research, mining, and is a major tourist destination in the country. LDS settlement in the state began in the 18th century, and to this date is the prominent group residing in the state.

Natural diversity ranging from mountains to sand dunes, pine forests and mountain valleys, are some of the distinguishing characteristics of the state’s topography. Utah is also known as one of the “Four Corners” of the US, which is comprised of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona. Like other states in the west, the federal government owns a majority of the land, nearly 70% in Utah. US Wilderness Areas, US National Monuments, National Recreational Areas, are found in profusion throughout the state, and preserved by Federal Government Agencies.

The state is prominently known for its major natural historic sites, and outdoor activities. Among the popular area attractions in the state include Salt Lake City which is home to several ski resorts and national parks, Utah Olympic Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park, Lake Powell, Dead Horse Point National Park, and several others throughout the state, are visited by millions of tourists annually.

Utah’s state government is broken into three branches, the executive, judicial and legislative branch, like most states in the country.

  • The executive branch in Utah is led by the governor.  The Governor can appoint a cabinet, and they run various state agencies.  Additional elected executive branch officials are the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, State Treasurer and the State Auditor.
  • The legislative branch consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  • The judicial branch consists of a Supreme Court, district courts, and other courts of record.

The state contributes 6 electoral votes during US Presidential Elections.

Topics ranging from non-compete agreements, labor and employment law, Medicaid and Medicare expansion, telemedicine and its growth, federal and state agency news and rulings, are among the stories covered for online visitors to the National Law Review website. In addition to these areas of law, visitors to the National Law Review can also find the latest news, litigation, and stories from the Tenth Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and topics as they relate to the US and international stories, in relation to the state of Utah.

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Mar
11
2024
NEW AI LAW ALERT!: Utah to Add Disclosure Requirements for Artificial Intelligence Troutman Amin, LLP
Feb
19
2024
Proposed Utah Bill Would Have Extended Restrictions on DEI to Private Employers’ Training Programs Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
14
2024
Uniform Law Commission to Draft Uniform or Model Act Addressing Disclosure Requirements in Commercial Financing Transactions Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
9
2024
Trending in Telehealth: January 29 – February 5, 2024 McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
6
2024
Trending in Telehealth: January 16 – 22, 2024 McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
2
2024
Trending in Telehealth: January 22 – 29, 2024 McDermott Will & Emery
Jan
23
2024
Trending in Telehealth: January 4 – 15, 2024 McDermott Will & Emery
Jan
11
2024
The BR Privacy & Security Download: January 2024 Blank Rome LLP
Jan
9
2024
The Comprehensive Privacy Law Deluge: Record-Keeping and Related Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
9
2024
Current Status of US State Privacy Law Deluge: It’s 2024, Do You Know Where Your Privacy Program’s At? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
4
2024
UTAH CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT: Effective as of December 31, 2023! Troutman Amin, LLP
Dec
26
2023
The Beehive State Joins the Buzz Around Minors and Social Media Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
26
2023
Closing Out 2023 with Utah’s Privacy Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
1
2023
Trending in Telehealth: November 15 – 28, 2023 McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
9
2023
The BR Privacy & Security Download: November 2023 Blank Rome LLP
Nov
6
2023
Data Protection Update: Q4 Noteworthy Dates Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
24
2023
Utah Publishes Proposed Rules for Age Verification and Parental Consent in Social Media Law Hunton Andrews Kurth
Oct
6
2023
Lessons We All Should Learn from the Great Salt Lake Crisis Mintz
Sep
12
2023
Update: Processing Sensitive Personal Information under U.S. State Privacy Laws Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
12
2023
Update: Processing Sensitive Personal Information under U.S. State Privacy Laws Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
24
2023
Seven States Have Upcoming Privacy Laws Robinson & Cole LLP
Aug
18
2023
State Privacy Law Roundup: What Financial Services Entities Need to Know Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
15
2023
Utah Passes HB 324 “Workplace Violence Protective Order,” Joining Other States in Providing Employees Additional Means for Protection against Workplace Violence Foley & Lardner LLP
Jul
27
2023
State Privacy Law Roundup: What Retailers Need to Know Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
19
2023
Corporate Transparency Act Compliance for DAOs Is Unclear Polsinelli PC
Jul
11
2023
Texas Two-Steps into the Childrens Privacy Dance: The Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
9
2023
FFF Sovereign Immunity Series – Part XII Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jun
14
2023
The Comprehensive Privacy Law Deluge: Approaching Choice and Rights Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
31
2023
Part II: With New DAO Law on the Books, Utah Joins Race with Wyoming and Tennessee to Become U.S. “Crypto Capital” Proskauer Rose LLP
May
30
2023
The Comprehensive US Privacy Law Deluge: Which US Privacy Laws Apply to Your Company? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
26
2023
Part I: With New DAO Law on the Books, Utah Joins Race with Wyoming and Tennessee to Become U.S. “Crypto Capital” Proskauer Rose LLP
May
25
2023
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Papa Murphy’s Cookie Dough Keller and Heckman LLP
May
23
2023
Processing Sensitive Personal Information under U.S. State Privacy Laws Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
26
2023
Comparing Arkansas’ Social Media Safety Act to Utah’s Social Media Regulation Act Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
21
2023
Utah Amends Data Breach Law, Creates Cyber Center Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
21
2023
Utah Is the First U.S. State to Limit Teens Under 18 from Social Media Access Katten
Apr
19
2023
Utah’s Vaccine Passport Prohibition: What Employers Need to Know Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
3
2023
Utah “DAOs” and Don’ts: New Law Provides Limited Liability for Decentralized Organizations ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
29
2023
What to Expect in 2023: Trends in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Foley & Lardner LLP
Mar
24
2023
Trending in Telehealth: March 13 – March 19, 2023 McDermott Will & Emery
Mar
24
2023
Utah’s Social Media Regulation Act Signed by Governor Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
20
2023
2023 State Privacy Laws and Regulations Bring Extensive Data Protection Assessment Requirements Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
16
2023
Trending in Telehealth: March 6 – March 12, 2023 McDermott Will & Emery
Mar
13
2023
Trending in Telehealth: February 27 – March 5, 2023 McDermott Will & Emery
Mar
10
2023
Utah Legislature Passes Bills Restricting Social Media Accounts for Minors Hunton Andrews Kurth
Mar
7
2023
The Bare Minimum and More: Complying with the Contracting Requirements under U.S. Privacy Laws Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
2
2023
Utah Passes Innovative DAO Legislation Polsinelli PC
Mar
1
2023
States and Feds Signal Big Changes to Telehealth Prescribing Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
1
2023
Trending in Telehealth: February 20 – 26, 2023 McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
21
2023
Trending in Telehealth: February 13 – 19, 2023 McDermott Will & Emery
 

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