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EEOC secures court win in challenge over transgender bias enforcement shift
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent rollback of certain enforcement efforts involving transgender workplace discrimination claims, marking a procedural win for the […]
When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
A performance improvement plan — also referred to as a “PIP” — is a human resources tool commonly used by employers. As illustrated by a recent 1st U.S. Circuit Court […]
Justice Department challenges EEOC disparate-impact guidance
Federal agencies propose a rule requiring recipients of federal grants to use the E-Verify system, expanding immigration compliance for many employers.
Federal agencies propose mandatory E-Verify for grant recipients
Federal agencies propose a rule requiring recipients of federal grants to use the E-Verify system, expanding immigration compliance for many employers.
Your AI strategy isn’t failing – Your adoption strategy is
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rulemakings that would reshape regulatory requirements for public companies.
Court says full-time remote work rarely required under ADA
A recent federal court decision may offer employers additional support when responding to employee requests for permanent remote work as a disability accommodation. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals […]
Employer waited too long to force arbitration
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled that an employer could not enforce a mandatory arbitration agreement after spending months in litigation activity. The case involved a former nonprofit leader […]
Understanding fair market value in today’s M&A environment
The two owners of a company had a falling out but couldn’t agree on a buyout price. The owner who wanted to stay had no intention of selling the company […]
Supreme Court to review scope of Title IX protections
The U.S. Supreme Court will review whether employees of federally funded educational institutions can sue their employers for workplace sex discrimination under Title IX, potentially resolving a disagreement among […]
Plaintiff claims Google lowered his performance rating after parental leave
A former Google sales manager has sued the company in California state court, alleging discrimination, retaliation, accommodation failures, and wrongful termination tied to parental leave, disability accommodations, and medical leave. […]
AI in the boardroom: What directors need to know now
As artificial intelligence becomes more central to a company’s operations and long-term strategic positioning, directors must develop and maintain a robust understanding of how AI impacts their company, including the […]
Federal court upholds unpaid leave as accommodation
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that an Ohio school district did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Family and Medical Leave Act when […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
- Premises Liability – Fall down stairs at resort results in injuries, death
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Workers’ Compensation- Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice- Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Struck in face by forklift, woman suffers brain injury
- Negligence and Tort – Group home resident falls, sustaining femur fracture
Opinion Digests
- Negligence – Neighbors ordered to pay $300,000 for boundary wall collapse
- Fraud – Court vacates fraud judgment against home sellers
- Employment – Former employee’s claims against ODU are narrowed
- Civil Rights – Civil rights suit was filed too late
- Criminal – Woman dodges disorderly conduct conviction
- Zoning – Disgruntled resident’s suit against County zoning officials is dismissed
- Criminal – Trial court lost jurisdiction to act on defendant’s motion
- Civil Procedure – Court seals briefs and exhibits
- Freedom of Information – UVA appropriately withheld documents under ‘working papers’ exemption
- Contract – Sprint sued for terminating contract in bad faith
- Bankruptcy – Purchaser of assets dodges bankrupt predecessor’s alleged liability
- Landlord and tenant – Commercial landlord’s suit against tenant is dismissed
