by Charles Duross and James Koukios at Morrison & Foerster
[Hybrid Event] Can European courts decide U.S. patent disputes? – Nov. 12; Irvine, California
with Dan Altman, Cheryl Burgess, and David Schmidt, Ph.D. at Knobbe Martens
Artificial intelligence in e-discovery: Knowing when and how to use it
by Natalie Lau, Daniel Smith, and Christina Zachariasen at A&O Shearman
Where could Super El Nino losses concentrate in North America?
by Brandon Sipple at Kennedys
What the arrival of new state attorneys general portends for companies within their reach
by WilmerHale
A recently filed trademark lawsuit between Netflix and the metal band Demon Hunter highlights the unique challenges of proving reverse confusion
by Rosaleen Chou and Shritika Dahal at Knobbe Martens
Four areas employers should focus on as H-1B compliance goes under the microscope
by Benjamin Lau at Jackson Lewis
For multi-state employers, restrictive-covenant compliance increasingly requires a state-by-state approach and periodic review
by Marcus Mintz at Seyfarth Shaw
How regulators are likely to respond to recent cyberattacks in Europe
by Sarah Hutchins and Parisa Salehi at Parker Poe
Five things that could change for Texas employers in the wake of the blue tsunami that swept over the state on Election Day
by Emma Brockway and Katy Houshidari at Fisher Phillips
[Webinar] What CalPrivacy wants to see in 2027: A conversation with Executive Director Tom Kemp; Nov. 12 at 8 a.m. PT
with Alex Proctor at Captain Compliance
[Webinar] Preventing and addressing workplace harassment; Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. PT
with Kara Govro at Mitratech Holdings
[Webinar] How employers can plan for new California employment laws; Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. PT
with CDF Labor Law
[Webinar] Understanding the differences between the Fed/OSHA General Duty Clause and the Cal/OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Program; Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. PT
with Conn Maciel Carey
Checking In With the Qualified Opportunity Zone Program
Consider writing about:
Recent developments involving the Qualified Opportunity Zone program; the program’s origins, intent, and who tends to benefit from the program and how; what to know about newly designated Qualified Opportunity Zones; compliance obligations and other considerations to weigh before deciding whether to participate in the Qualified Opportunity Zone program; any noteworthy lawsuits or enforcement actions involving the Qualified Opportunity Zone program.
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Out in the Open: When a Home-Share Security Video Goes Public
Consider writing about:
A lawsuit filed against Airbnb hosts over the public release of video from a doorbell security camera. In this case, the video involved football coach Bill Belichick, and the lawsuit was filed by his girlfriend, but what are the wider privacy implications for the average home-share guest or host? What are the relevant obligations or liability risks on the part of property owners or property-sharing platforms? What should would-be home-share customers know about their privacy rights (or lack thereof) and best practices? Are short-term residents or visitors at liberty to disable (or at least cover up) home security cameras or other video or audio security equipment during the length of their stay? What are property owners’ rights regarding protection of their property? Are owners obligated to disclose the existence and location of functioning security equipment? And what rules may pertain regarding the collection and handling of personal data?
Related information:
https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/jordon-hudson-sues-airbnb-hosts-over-doorbell-22522070.php
What’s Next for Immigration Enforcement, in Wake of Midterm Election Results?
Consider writing about:
How immigration enforcement is, or is not, likely to change since the blue tsunami on Election Day. Among the possible points to explore: the status of, and prognosis for, funding for immigration enforcement; how ICE agents are vetted (or not) and hired; how local election results could alter state authorities’ relationship with federal officials and shift enforcement priorities and tactics; potential for state-level investigations of, and charges against, individual ICE agents; whether the election results may change employers’ compliance-related risks; odds of a new Congress taking yet another shot at immigration reform.
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New Pressures Developing Over Temporary Protected Status Designations
Consider writing about:
New or accelerating campaigns to preserve, restore, or extend Temporary Protected Status for individuals from specific countries, such as Afghanistan, Haiti, and Lebanaon; status of such individuals’ residency and employment rights at this time; what employers or other interested parties should know.
Is a Day of Reckoning Coming for Companies Over Creation of Immigrant Detention Centers?
Consider writing about:
Whether companies involved in the construction, maintenance, operation, and/or oversight of immigrant detention centers in the United States are facing new risks as a result of the midterm election outcome; what these types of companies should expect from a reshaped Congress; potential for heightened liability risks for these companies; whether (and how) immunity might apply to these companies; how detention center operations are overseen; current or resolved lawsuits over detention center operations.
Lockheed Martin to Pay $29M Over Employment Practices
Consider writing about:
A $29.5 million settlement to be paid by federal contractor Lockheed Martin over allegedly discriminatory employment practices; what to know about the government’s allegations against Lockheed; related trends involving the Trump administration’s use of the False Claims Act to pursue companies over their employment practices or policies; practical guidance for other federal contractors on hiring, compensation, advancement, and related employment matters, in light of continuing enforcement actions under the second Trump administration.
Related information:
https://apnews.com/article/lockheed-martin-dei-lawsuit-5c6f6fa12858a9c586d6bf57eb571c68
Calif. County Tackles Workplace Impacts Posed by Humanoid Robots
Consider writing about:
A possibly first-of-its-kind action by county supervisors in San Mateo, California involving workplace issues created by employers’ use of autonomous, AI-controlled robots; how the proposed ordinance addresses worker safety and displacements linked to the use of robots; status of the ordinance and potential path to approval and implementation; whether other jurisdictions are weighing similar measures in response to the advance of robotics and artificial intelligence.
Related information:
Holiday Season Issues for Employers: PTO, Overtime, Workplace Parties, and More
Consider writing about:
Potential holiday season pitfalls for employers. Take your pick of the following points to explore: holiday season work schedules; how to ensure equitable staffing coverage while heading off related tensions among employees or between employees and managers over this issue; compensation pay for overtime; best practices when hiring seasonal workers (and potential added complications regarding the hiring of minors or regarding the rise of local laws on predictive scheduling); potential disputes arising from sick time being added to vacation or holiday periods; required vs. voluntary workplace holiday gatherings; tips on giving holiday bonuses; whether to allow workplace gift exchanges; religious discrimination risks; liability risks stemming from holiday parties where alcohol is served.
[Webinar] Important rulings that may impact how you conduct e-discovery in the future; Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. ET
with EDRM – Electronic Discovery Reference Model
Who stands to lose in what might be a multiyear marathon for AI profitability?
by Mogin Law
Critical issues U.S. employers need to consider when deciding whether to expand unlimited paid time off policies to global workforces
by Shirin Gudgin at Ogletree Deakins
What the midterm election results could mean for tariffs and U.S. trade policy
by Foley & Lardner
When your AI notetaker becomes a plaintiff’s lawyer’s best friend: Key employer lessons from a recent discrimination lawsuit
by Usama Kahf and David Walton at Fisher Phillips
The FTC’s recent action against Dollar General highlights several practical considerations for companies responding to an FTC inquiry
by Victor F. DeFrancis and Bryan Wolin at Kilpatrick
Accommodation and anti-discrimination requirements involving menopause are expanding across the United States
by Amber Trzinski Fox, Margaret Hart, and Stephanie Sweitzer at Morgan Lewis
New Year, New Employment Laws: What takes effect around the United States on Jan. 1, 2027
by Bruce Sarchet, Joe St. James, and Hannah Stilley at Littler