Last week, the Department of Education released a resource* for educational institutions regarding the application of the 2024 Title IX Regulations related to pregnancy or related conditions and parental, family, or marital...more
This is part four of a series examining the most topical changes applicable to higher education contained in the new Title IX regulations released by the U.S. Department of Education on April 19, 2024. Changes applicable only...more
One of the most common questions raised by clients is: how often should I update my Will? The answer to this question must be examined on a case-by-case basis and is heavily dependent on each client’s ever-changing present...more
In June 2023, Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (“POWR”) Act, dramatically altering Colorado’s antidiscrimination law, and presenting a host of new challenges for employers....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth’s excellent publication “Cal-Peculiarities: How California Employment Law Is Different,” which is updated annually, highlights the many unique aspects of the Golden State’s employment law. ...more
The Colorado legislature has been busy this season passing new employment laws, adding to your compliance obligations in a big way. We reviewed the key workplace laws that Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into effect and...more
A new Maryland law allows the attorney general to seek equitable relief and fines of up to $25,000, as well as fees, against civil rights violators. The Maryland General Assembly passed during its recent session SB 540,...more
Our February update includes new cases on marital status discrimination, including a general refresher on direct discrimination, a case of whether private WhatsApp messages can be used in tribunal proceedings, and how to deal...more
Anytime a person is considering filing for a divorce, it is an important decision. There are families, finances and emotions involved in the process. Even when a divorce has been filed, the filing party can request a...more
Income tax effects are often the last thing on one’s mind when going through a divorce, but having sound tax advice during a divorce is important for many reasons. FILING STATUS - Divorce will change your income tax...more
WHAT IS A DISSOLUTION? - For many, the word “divorce” has a built-in negative connotation. This is, in many ways, the product of how society has painted divorce over the years—specifically, as an inherently conflict-ridden...more
The major elements of Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act (OWFA) come into effect on October 1, 2020. Employers should review their workplace discrimination and harassment policies, employment agreements, and settlement...more
Life is not stagnant; situations change and evolve. Your estate plan should reflect your current status and expected future status and desires. There are many life changes and developments that might warrant an update, which...more
When parties to a Massachusetts divorce settle their differences and come to an agreement, they enter into a written settlement document, commonly known as a Separation Agreement. The Separation Agreement must then be...more
Can a sincerely held religious belief – or a wife’s personal jealousy – justify a male employee refusing to work with women coworkers or other professional contacts? A federal district court in North Carolina is poised to...more
The three trade groups challenging an amendment to Nevada law that allows an applicant for credit with no credit history to request that the creditor deem the applicant’s credit history to be identical to that of the...more
On October 1, three trade groups filed a lawsuit in Nevada federal court challenging an amendment to Nevada law that allows an applicant for credit with no credit history to request that the creditor deem the applicant’s...more
If a married couple includes a non-U.S. citizen spouse, there are special estate planning rules to take into account, such as a significantly smaller estate tax exemption. This article explains the differences in estate tax...more
"My spouse and I are separated, but we are discussing reconciliation. If we do reconcile, how does this decision affect me?" When faced with a divorce, this is a common question, and it is important to have an...more
If the custody or parenting time of a minor child is at issue before a court, should the legal process differ depending on whether the parents of the child at issue were married? Basic principles of equity, and frankly...more
Winslow, Arizona, is well known to every fan of the Eagles based on the band’s hit debut single, “Take it Easy,” released in 1972. Winslow again hit the radio and news media when its city council passed Ordinance No. 1327 on...more
In 1980, the New York Court of Appeals (the highest court in New York) held that the prohibition against "marital status" discrimination contained in the New York State Human Rights Law includes only discrimination based on...more
Under the widow penalty, insurance companies charge women as much as 200% more; HB 5111 will stop women from being discriminated against by auto insurers - The widow penalty is one of the cruelest and most shameful things...more
Farmers may have wondered how a neighbor or someone else filing bankruptcy can keep his or her house. The answer is exemptions. Exemptions are assets that can be kept from unsecured creditors. The Wisconsin Legislature...more
For better or worse, when your parents disapprove of the person you’ve chosen to marry, there’s not much recourse in the law (although some might call your parents’ attitude a form of intentional infliction of emotional...more