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A memorandum released by the National Labor Relations Board’s general counsel on Aug. 26 regarding her top priorities for the Board; what stands out to you about this list from Crystal Carey; how significant a shift this memorandum represents from prior administrations; what it portends for workplace operations, employer obligations, and worker rights.
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A pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed against Amazon by warehouse workers; key points in the lawsuit; related legal trends involving pregnancy discrimination claims more generally, whether by workers or by regulators; what to know about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act or state-level standards governing the treatment of pregnant workers and related accommodation obligations.
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The latest developments of note involving employer wellness programs. Take your pick of lawsuits, rulings, or regulatory actions or federal guidance to write about. What do these developments help clarify for employers or for employees? What are some legal risks that still may persist over the structuring and implementation of workplace wellness programs, and how can employers best navigate this terrain?
Related information:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/faqs/aca-part-74#f17
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/dol-other-agencies-address-questions-161600113.html
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How the use of artificial intelligence is catching on in the healthcare field; primary ways AI tools are being used in the healthcare sector; any related concerns (regarding data security, biases, accuracy, etc.) being raised by regulators or others; best practices for individuals or entities who are interested in incorporating AI into their healthcare services.
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Ideas that Bill Gates recently floated, regarding a “token tax” on AI model usage and/or a tax on physical robots; rationale for using one or both such tax systems in response to the rise of the AI industry and its related impacts on society; how such taxes would work; whether legislators or other decisionmakers in the United States or other countries are seriously considering these types of taxes; pros and cons of such taxes.
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Phantom income; how it’s defined by tax authorities; common misconceptions or potential legal pitfalls involving phantom income; any noteworthy disputes over tax obligations pertaining to phantom income; how to mitigate related tax risks before or after the fact.
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The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation; main goals of this proposed tax treaty; possible timeline for the treaty’s completion; key steps and potential challenges on the road to implementation.
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Recent developments involving Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Salvadorans living in the United States; Trump administration actions in this regard; key deadlines or timelines to know about; what else individuals, their employers, and other affected parties should know about the status of employment eligibility and other rights or protections, whether those rights are still in jeopardy, and how they can best stay informed of changes.
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New requirements that states such as Massachusetts and Colorado have implemented egarding notification of employees about certain employment eligibility and immigration actions; intent of these laws; compliance guidance for employers; potential penalties for non-compliance; whether these new requirements are part of a larger push-back by state legislators or other state-level decisionmakers against federal immigration enforcement actions.
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The status of a Trump administration ban on immigrant visas for people from 75 countries; rulings in cases challenging that State Department action; whether visa applications from those countries are once again being accepted; potential for new restrictions or other roadblocks to visa issuances; what else visa applicants and employers should know about the latest developments on this front.
Related information:
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/22/nx-s1-5941765/trump-immigration-visa-ban-75-countries
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The use of artificial intelligence to enhance real estate listings; growing trends involving this practice, and whether it’s seen mainly with residential real estate or also with commercial real estate; related consumer protections or other existing or contemplated laws that could apply in these instances; when AI-enhanced listings cross the line into false advertising; disclaimer or disclosure notices, labeling, or other information or best practices that real estate agents and their companies should consider; how AI-enhanced images ratchet up risks for remote-based buyers; potential AI-enhanced fraud by third parties; additional pitfalls that agents, sellers, or would-be buyers should be aware of; whether online platforms face liability risks over potentially misleading real estate listings.
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Options for a commercial tenant if a property owner defaults on a mortgage; what to do regarding rent payments or other customary tenant obligations if such a situation arises; rights regarding either the continuation of a pre-existing lease or exiting from that lease; guidance on interacting with the defaulting owner or with a lender in a default situation; any other options for minimizing disruptions to one’s business or other financial matters as a result of such a scenario. Alternatively or additionally, consider writing about precautions a commercial tenant can take prior to or during the initial rental agreement process to head off problems that may erupt as a result of an owner default down the road.
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Property owners’ potential liability for criminal activity carried out by their tenants; types of illegal or questionable activity that could trigger legal problems for property owners; property owners’ rights and obligations if their tenants are suspected of engaging in criminal or dangerous behavior; specific steps that can be undertaken to reduce property owners’ risk and protect their property in these types of situations; potential discrimination risks to avoid in the process.