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AVOID Act Obviates Third-Party Defendants’ Reliance on CPLR § 1010’s “Safety Valve”

Beyond Hallucinations: The Expanding Universe of AI-Related Litigation Risks for Corporate Counsel and Their Clients

Beyond Non-Competes: Non-Solicitation Is the New Battleground in Virginia

Oregon SB 426: What Property Owners and Contractors Need to Know in 2026

Rule 11 Safe Harbor Ends $20 Million ESOP Class Action Before It Starts

Staying Discovery in Nevada Federal Court: Preliminary Peek or Good Cause?

Oregon’s New Law Provides Employees More Time to File Suit

Recent Opinions Shed Light on Fair Use in the Context of Generative AI

Washington Amends Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

Does Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services Invite More Criticism to the McDonnell Douglas Framework?

Hard to Get A-Head: Conflicting Appellate Decisions Cloud the Path for ‘Headless PAGA’ Claims

How to Understand the Executive Order Revoking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Affirmative Action Programs

Federal Judge in Texas Blocks Administrative Rule to Expand Overtime Pay

Federal Circuit Expands Lanham Act to Cover False Patent Claims

Should I Stay or Should I Go - Employment Arbitration Agreements (EAA’s)

2025 California Legal Updates to Employment Law

Recent Federal District Court Decisions Highlight the Requirement for Trade Secrets Plaintiffs to Adequately Identify Their Asserted Trade Secrets at Summary Judgement and Trial

Illinois Amends the BIPA to Diminish Massive Damage Awards

Can AI Discriminate? A Ruling in Mobley Provides Clarity on Potential Liability

California PAGA Reform Appears Imminent, Positive Changes For Employers

PAGA Reform On The Horizon

Federal Trade Commission Announces New Rule Banning “Non-Competes”

New Requirement to Develop and Implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.

California Update on New Statutes and Rulings That Will Affect Employers in 2024

Spring Into the Holidays with Fun & Respect, and Without a Lawsuit

Biden Administration Publishes New Independent Contractor Regulation to Become Effective March 11, 2024

2023-2024 Oregon Labor & Employment Law Year End Update

Things to Keep in Mind Regarding Worker’s Compensation Claims

New California Laws Further Limit Use of Restrictive Covenants and Create Landmines for Employers

Important CA Employment Law Changes For 2024

The Generative AI Revolution Is Here

Can AI Discriminate? A Litigation Update.

Can AI Discriminate? We may soon find out.

Client Alert: Severance Agreements Must Comply with New National Labor Relations Board Decision In McClaren Macomb

Happy New Year to Employers from the CA Legislature

Updates to the California Pay Transparency Law

California Privacy Rights Act

Overview & Observations Regarding FINRA's Latest Expungement Reform Proposal

Relatively Unnoticed Supreme Court Decision Has a Big Impact on Public Employers

Recent SEC Enforcement of Regulation Best Interest (Reg. BI)

SCOTUS Finds Individual PAGA Claims Subject to Arbitration

U.S. Supreme Court Declines Review of Case Holding that Floor Plans are Entitled to Copyright Protection

President Biden Signs Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into Law

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Has Issued a Critical Ruling for Franchisors Everywhere

Superior Court Decision Provides Roadmap for Protecting Trade Secret Information Provided to State Agencies

#MeToo Legislation in Massachusetts Has Stalled, But Massachusetts Employers Must Still Be Cautious When Settling Sexual Harassment and Other Discrimination Claims

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Split Decision: Stays OSHA Private Employer Vaccine Mandate, but Upholds CMS Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers

CMS Revives Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers in 25 States

The 6th Circuit Hits the Accelerator on the OSHA Vaccine Mandate: Next Steps for Employers

Update: Fifth Circuit Lifts Injunction on CMS Vaccine Mandate in Half of the Nation

A Critical Ruling for Franchisors Everywhere Looms in Massachusetts

Georgia Federal Court Imposes Nationwide Injunction on Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate

CMS Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers Blocked Nationwide by Louisiana Federal District Court

President Biden's Vaccine Mandates Put on Hold

Navigating The New OSHA Vaccine Mandate While the Fifth Circuit Pumps the Brakes: What's Next?

Northern District of California Requires Particularized Identification of Trade Secrets in Breach of Contract Case

Illinois Appellate Court Clarifies the Applicable Statute of Limitations for Claims Under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”)

New Marijuana Law in the Old Dominion: Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Virginia Will Impact Your Workplace

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Defines Plaintiffs’ Affirmative Duty to Timely Effectuate Service of Process

The Summer of Overtime Wages: VA Passes New Overtime Act

DC Passes Strict Ban on Non-Compete Agreements

Let's Get Real: DOL Reaffirms "Economic Reality" Test in New Regulation to Determine Independent Contractor Status

EEOC Releases Guidance Regarding Vaccination Requirements in the Workplace

Data Privacy Law Takes Center Stage for 2020

Governor Northam Signs Executive Orders Imposing Further Phase 3 Restrictions: What Does It All Mean For Your Business?

Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover: Uniform Guidelines On Employee Selection Procedures

Don’t Delay in Returning Military Servicemembers to Jobs

California Does It Again: What Is Senate Bill 1383 and How Will It Impact Your Business?

CDC Updates Guidance on "Close Contact" with Individuals Who May Have COVID-19

New Illinois BIPA Ruling

Understanding the Obligations as a "Medium Risk" Employer under Virginia's New COVID-19 Workplace Regulations

Understanding the Obligations as a "Low Risk" Employer under Virginia's New COVID-19 Workplace Regulations

Virginia's Groundbreaking COVID-19 Workplace Safety Regulations

The U.S. Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Dreamers

Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision Expanding Title VII Protections to Bar Discrimination Based on Homosexuality and Gender Identity

Favorable Changes to Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

Pennsylvania Executive Order Grants Limited Civil Immunity to Health Care Professionals for Treatment of COVID-19 Patients

Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces Investigations of Nursing Homes for Criminal Neglect

The Virginia Values Act Ushers in a New Era of State Court Litigation of Employment Claims

COVID-19 CARES Act Guidance FAQ (Titles I and IV)

COVID-19 CARES Act Guidance FAQ (Titles II and III)

Department of Labor Accelerates Effective Date of FFCRA to April 1

COVID-19 & Force Majeure - FAQ For Design Professionals

COVID-19 New York Leave Law: Guidance for Employers

DOL Update: “Viability” Exemption for Businesses with less than 50 Employees

The New "Families First Act": Employer FAQs

Contracts & COVID-19 - Understanding Force Majeure Clauses

New California Private Attorney General Act Decision

California Employment Law Updates: All You Need to Know for 2020

Despite Recent Extended Deadlines Massachusetts Employers Need To Keep Pressing On To Ensure They Are Ready For The Implementation Of The Paid Family And Medical Leave Law

Employers Are Required to Provide Pay EEO Data for 2017 and 2018

Massachusetts High Court Issues Landmark Ruling For Massachusetts Wage Hour Class Actions

What Are “Fair Workweek” Laws, and How Are They Changing the Landscape for Employers and Franchise Owners

What Laws Might I Run Across When Considering Franchising My Business Or Purchasing a Franchise?

Illinois Supreme Court Rules Today that No Actual Injury Needed to Plead a BIPA Claim

Commonly Overlooked Legal Aspects of Buying a Franchise

3 Things Every Franchisor/Franchisee Needs to Know About the New MA Non-Compete Law