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New federal rule could reward employees with millions for reporting financial crimes
A newly proposed federal rule could significantly expand financial incentives and protections for employees who report money laundering, sanctions violations, and other financial crimes, with potential payouts reaching into the […]
Court finds transgender nurse’s termination not tied to performance
A federal judge has granted summary judgment to a hospital employer, finding that a transgender nurse failed to show that her termination was based on gender identity rather than documented […]
AI adoption surges across legal industry, survey finds
The legal community is quickly adopting artificial intelligence. According to The State of AI in Legal, a Litify 2025 report, the adoption rate of AI among the legal community increased […]
Your best people are leaving because you stopped paying attention
COVID did something to us that a decade of wellness programs never could. It forced us to look directly at our own mortality and ask: is this how I want […]
AI chat histories could become evidence in court
Two recent federal court decisions are raising a new question for employers: Could your employees’ AI chat histories show up as evidence in a lawsuit? The answer, at least for […]
EEOC secures $15M settlement over COVID-19 vaccine exemption claims
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reached a $15 million conciliation agreement with a global technology company to resolve allegations of religious and disability discrimination tied to its […]
To pay or not to pay: Navigating paid time off and protected leave
Many employers have long-standing policies stating that an employee taking protected leave must exhaust all accrued paid time off before taking the leave as unpaid. From the employer’s perspective, this […]
Three cash flow management tips for small and mid-sized businesses
Bank of America highlights three key cash flow management strategies for small and mid-sized businesses to improve financial stability and growth.
DOL advances new joint employer rule, signaling another policy shift
The U.S. Department of Labor has taken a step toward revising its joint employer standard, sending a proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. […]
Telework, commuting, and the ADA: What employers need to revisit in 2026
In February 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance on telework accommodations. While directed at federal agencies, it reflects long-standing ADA principles that apply equally to private […]
NJ Supreme Court safeguards wage protections for undocumented workers
The court’s decision in In Lopez v. Marimac LLC closed the door on a long-debated defense in wage disputes: an employee’s undocumented status. More from JD Supra: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/no-papers-no-excuse-new-jersey-supreme-9375569/
Federal circuit imposes steep sanctions on lawyers for faulty filings
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said that judges themselves are also victimized when filings contain hallucinated citations. More from the Business of Law Digest: https://businessoflawdigest.com/federal-circuit-imposes-steep-sanctions-on-lawyers-for-faulty-filings/
Verdicts & Settlements
- Fraud – Jury sides with couple in home construction case
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Triathlete suffered fractures after being struck by pickup truck
- Medical Malpractice- Nursing facility patient died after falling, suffering head injury
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Sales manager sustained multiple injuires in Virginia Beach collision
- Products Liability – Workplace accident results in amputation at the wrist
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Railroad worker injured in collision with tractor-trailer
- Workers’ Compensation – Worker sustains back injuries following fall, seeks PTD
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Intersection accident results in bodily injury, stroke
- Workers’ Compensation – Coal miner reaches deal for black lung disease disability
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Driver dies after intersection accident with another vehicle
- Medical Malpractice – Jury sides with doctor on med/mal allegations
Opinion Digests
- Employment – City of Virginia Beach must pay fees and costs to prevailing Title VII plaintiff
- Contract – Lack of mutual assent dooms motion to enforce agreement
- Tort – Court refuses to reverse defamation verdict
- Criminal – Second motion for sentence reduction is denied
- Real Property – Commercial use of property violated Declaration of Covenants
- Employment – Professor’s race discrimination and work environment claims are dismissed
- Constitutional – Search of probationer’s house was unlawful
- Retirement – Class was wrongly certified in breach of fiduciary duty ERISA suit
- Negligence – Coach defeats student’s claim of gross negligence
- Criminal – Defendant convicted for knowingly submitting false immigration documents
- Prisons – District court did not err when it construed inmate’s pro se complaint
- Fraud – Defendants prevail on qui tam suit
