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Company accused of using per diem structure to avoid overtime obligations
A Georgia-based aviation staffing company has been sued under the Fair Labor Standards Act and North Carolina wage law over allegations that it used a “per diem” compensation structure to […]
IVF accommodation rollback could create employer confusion
A group of Democratic senators has urged the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to retain language in its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations expressly referencing in vitro fertilization and other […]
Eight practical tips for effective business development
Let’s be honest, business development can feel awkward. Networking events sometimes feel like speed dating in bad lighting, prospecting emails get ignored, and LinkedIn can turn into a black hole. […]
The dugout rule for workplace crisis
Little League is back, which means the full production is back too — walk-up songs that make no sense for a 5-year-old, parents treating warmups like Game 7, and car […]
Overly burdensome FMLA processes may support an interference claim
A federal appeals court has indicated that an employer’s administration of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act may give rise to an interference claim where the process itself […]
DOJ alleges sham process excluded U.S. workers in favor of visa holders
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a complaint against a software company, alleging that it used a separate and ineffective recruiting process to deter U.S. workers from applying […]
Seasonal hires: When do wage and hour exemptions apply?
As we approach summer, and employers begin their seasonal hiring processes, identification of how wage and hour laws apply to seasonal employees can significantly mitigate employer liability. As a rule, […]
USPTO launches AI-powered image search for trademarks
In April 2026, the USPTO introduced a new beta feature in its trademark search system: an AI-driven image search tool that allows users to upload an image and retrieve visually […]
Labor Department proposes nationwide joint-employer standard
The U.S. Department of Labor proposes a unified joint-employer test under the FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA to clarify liability across federal wage and hour laws.
DOJ reaches first settlement tied to civil rights fraud initiative
The U.S. Department of Justice reached a $17 million settlement with IBM under its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative addressing false claims act violations.
AI adoption surges across legal industry, survey finds
The legal industry sees rapid ai adoption, with 78% of professionals using tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot to enhance research and drafting.
Managing the workforce during a crisis
As the ongoing turmoil in the Persian Gulf has demonstrated, crises are, unfortunately, a recurring part of the business landscape. More from JD Supra: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/managing-the-workforce-during-a-crisis-3098505/
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence Rear-seat passenger injured when car hits telephone pole
- Motor Vehicle Negligence- Car crash after back surgery causes additional injuries
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with cardiologist over treatment of strokes
- Negligence and Tort- Ice pack use during tattoo removal causes frostbite
- Workers’ Compensation Struck by metal door at workplace, plaintiff sustains subdural hematoma
- Motor Vehicle Negligence Woman struck by vehicle loses senses of taste, smell
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Pedestrian struck by car while in parking lot
- Motor Vehicle Negligence- Driver fractures right leg in tractor-trailer collision
- Motor Vehicle Negligence- Motorcyclist hit by car suffers two broken wrists
- Medical Malpractice – Young patient commits suicide while on psychoactive drugs
- Motor Vehicle Negligence- Art teacher’s hand injured in collision
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Sentence for ‘unusually heinous’ conduct is affirmed
- Criminal – Sentence wasn’t unreasonable despite deportation consequences
- Appeals – Waiver in plea agreement forecloses most arguments on appeal
- Appeals – Appellant’s informal brief forfeited appellate review
- Employment – Failure to exhaust administrative remedies dooms Title VII suit
- Jurors – Dishonest juror didn’t violate defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights
- Criminal – Motion to suppress backpack denied where defendant abandoned item
- Civil Rights – Officer denied immunity in fatal shooting case
- Civil Rights – No qualified immunity on excessive force police K-9 claim
- Criminal – Probable cause includes dog’s positive alert for narcotics
- Criminal – Evidence supports obstruction of justice conviction
- Search & Seizure – Inventory search exception applies to warrantless search
