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Apple faces legal challenge over employee surveillance, speech restrictions
A new lawsuit against Apple Inc. highlights tensions between workplace monitoring technologies and employee privacy rights. The case could set the stage for an influential ruling on the limits of […]
NLRB judge finds company’s noncompete legal
A National Labor Relations Board judge has ruled that while a wheelchair manufacturer can keep most of its restrictive employment agreement intact, including noncompete provisions, it must rescind clauses that […]
Discipline for crying doesn’t show sex or gender discrimination
A woman whose sex/gender discrimination claim rested on the allegation that she was written up for crying approximately five months before her termination was dismissed by a federal court, where […]
DEI faces new challenges under Trump, Supreme Court decisions
The landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in American workplaces may shift as former President Donald Trump prepares to return to office. The new administration, coupled with recent […]
Appeals Court sets bar for ‘comparators’ in age discrimination cases
A recent federal appeals court decision in an age discrimination case against Trader Joe’s has arguably established an “apples to apples” standard for employee comparisons in discrimination lawsuits. The 1st […]
AI in corporate compliance: Is your organization ready for a DOJ assessment?
Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across the corporate world, regardless of industry. It is becoming a key element in corporate compliance, and the U.S. Department of Justice has taken notice. […]
Proactive measures can limit cyber threats
Whether it is identifying ransomware, phishing schemes and data breach threats, or rolling out robust cybersecurity measures, comprehensive risk management strategies, tabletop exercises and heightened internal awareness campaigns, the goal […]
More states set to implement pay transparency laws
Three states are joining the growing movement toward wage disclosure requirements, with New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Vermont all implementing new pay transparency laws in 2025.
NLRB targets ‘stay-or-pay’ and noncompete agreements
The National Labor Relations Board is stepping up its scrutiny of employment agreements, targeting both “stay-or-pay” provisions and non-compete clauses.
Balancing optimism and honesty in a workplace
Just last month I observed a soccer team of kids more interested in climbing fences or getting stuck in the netting of a goal than playing the game. And while those actions are shocking, what is crazier is the coach’s response to those situations. It wasn’t direct, it wasn’t negative, and it wasn’t allowing our team to finish the game. Instead, the coach downplayed the problem and never re[...]
Paychex identifies top regulatory issues for SMBs in 2025
Paychex Inc. released its annual list of top regulatory issues that small- and medium-sized businesses should be watching in 2025.
U.S. Supreme Court to address reverse discrimination standards
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could change how reverse discrimination claims are handled. The case, Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, centers on whether employees from majority groups must meet stricter standards than minority group members when proving discrimination claims.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – 74-year-old injured in two-vehicle crash
- Employment- Arbitrator finds unfair labor practices by school
- Medical Malpractice- Gallbladder removal surgery results in reparative procedure
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Car with mother, two children broadsided, rolled several times
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Driver, passenger suffer injuries after truck crosses into lane
- 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
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Evidence supports conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon
- Consumer Protection – Default judgment entered against auto dealership
- Criminal – Full court refuses to rehear Rogers-Singletary error case
- Tort -Former Libyan Army official defeats torture claims
- Tort – LLC doesn’t protect member from fraud claim
- Employment – Court lacks jurisdiction over former IRS employee’s claims
- Constitutional – District court erred when it excused minor from vaccination law
- Criminal – Court rejects Double Jeopardy Clause argument
- Civil Procedure – Court refuses to join non-party to copyright suit
- Criminal – Woman held in contempt for repeatedly interrupting court proceeding
- Civil Rights – Jury to decide if officer violated arrestee’s rights
- Appeals – Tardy appeal is dismissed
