with Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)
Federal Agency Roundup: What’s changed at the EEOC, NLRB, and DOL and what employers should watch next
by Franczek
Why your COVID telework policy doesn’t bind you forever
by Meaghan Pickles and Jennifer Trulock at Bradley
BIS’s FY2025 annual report: What an 18-fold enforcement surge means for export compliance programs
by Mike Volkov at The Volkov Law Group
The proliferation of forced labor import bans in at least 49 countries and jurisdictions is creating significant economic risks for companies selling or importing into those markets
by King & Spalding
Four action steps for employers in the wake of a $21.5 million settlement over allegedly unlawful DEI practices
by Sheila Abron and Jennifer Sandberg at Fisher Phillips
Delaware’s recently amended data privacy act contains a third-party trigger that is a unique feature among state privacy laws
by Brianna Dally and Kim Phan at Troutman Pepper Locke
AI-powered sextortion: A growing threat your workforce needs to know about
by Joseph Lazzarotti at Jackson Lewis
[Webinar] The Food Quality Protection Act at 30: How it happened, and why it still matters; Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. ET
with James Aidala and Lynn Bergeson at Bergeson & Campbell
As AI systems gain the ability to act rather than merely respond, disputes will increasingly focus on how much authority they were given, how their conduct was constrained, and who oversaw them
by Paige McKirahan at DOAR
The FTC opens an antitrust probe into Epic Systems: Why this one matters
by Mike Volkov at The Volkov Law Group
Best practices for effective mediation
by Musa Farmand at Miles Mediation & Arbitration
The GenAI patent surge is coming for physical AI: What autonomous systems companies should be watching
by Christopher McKenna and Chethan Srinivasa at Foley & Lardner
‘Zero sugar’ and ‘sugar free’ claims on products containing allulose are emerging as a target for consumer class actions
by Morrison & Foerster
Top Takeaways From NLRB General Counsel’s Memorandum
Consider writing about:
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.
Warehouse Workers Sue Amazon Over Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination
Consider writing about:
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.
Reading the Chart on Employer Wellness Programs
Consider writing about:
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
AI May Be Just What the Doctor Ordered, but What do Lawyers and Regulators Say?
Consider writing about:
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.
Related information:
[Webinar] Preparing for 2027: Employment law update; Sept. 16 at 12 p.m. CT
with Levenfeld Pearlstein
[Webinar] What market research reveals about 2027 planning for litigation teams; Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. PT
with Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)
Cyber insurance decoded: What your policy actually covers, what it excludes, and how to maximize your protection
by Mayukh Sircar and Amy Wooten at Ward and Smith
Top 10 international anti-corruption developments from August
by Charles Duross and James Koukios at Morrison & Foerster
A recent $1.7 million settlement shows how emerging technology controls are catching companies that may not think of themselves as defense-adjacent or dual-use exporters
by Mike Volkov at The Volkov Law Group
Five workplace issues every employer should address before they become a costly lawsuit
by Amanda Tzivas at Hinshaw & Culbertson
What the midterm elections may mean for congressional oversight and investigations
by Stephen Cobb, John Strom, and Jennifer Walsh at Foley & Lardner
The Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division is open for business
by King & Spalding
The AI employment risk map: What every HR director should be reviewing right now
by Matthew Nelson and Alexandra Nielsen at Kennedys
How to craft a successful closing argument
by Hon. Kristi Harrington at IMS Legal Strategies
FinCEN’s $13 billion scam center alert: What banks need to know about the fastest-growing financial crime threat
by Jonathan Harrington at Bradley
Mid-year federal ADA Title III lawsuit numbers are at an all-time high since 2021
by Kristina Launey, Minh Vu, and Susan Ryan at Seyfarth Shaw