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Senate HELP Committee Hearing: Key Takeaways for Employers from the July 16, 2025 Nomination Review

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On July 16, 2025, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee convened to review the nominations of three individuals whose roles could significantly shape the future of federal labor and employment...more

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Judge Denies Joint Motion to Vacate CFPB Settlement with a Chicago-Based Non-Bank Lender

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An Illinois federal district court judge presiding over a revived redlining case denied a joint motion to vacate a 2024 voluntary settlement between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and a Chicago-based non-bank...more

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What Auto Dealers Should Know About EEOC’s Service Dog Lawsuit Against Maryland Dealer

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The EEOC recently filed a federal lawsuit against a Maryland auto dealer alleging that it denied a parts department worker a reasonable accommodation – specifically, allowing him a service dog at work for his PTSD – and then...more

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EEOC Sues Employer Over Denial of Service Animal Accommodation

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In May, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it was suing a Maryland-based employer for allegedly violating Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by refusing to allow an employee to...more

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In Response to President Trump’s Executive Order, the OCC Removes Disparate Impact References from Fair Lending Examination Manual

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On July 14, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued Bulletin 2025-16, announcing the removal of references to disparate impact liability from the “Fair Lending” booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook and...more

Venable LLP

Axing Abortion Accommodations: Federal Judge Strikes Down the EEOC’s Rule Requiring Employers to Accommodate Elective Abortions...

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In another departure from regulations and guidance issued during the Biden administration, in May, a federal judge in Louisiana found that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had exceeded its statutory...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

AI-Driven Employment Litigation Post-Trump AI EO’s

In an era where President Trump has revoked existing federal AI policies and directives and federal agencies have followed suit, several state legislatures and courts are weighing in to account for potential AI-enabled bias...more

Snell & Wilmer

Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California’s One-Gun-a-Month Law

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In Nguyen v. Bonta, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the constitutionality of California’s “one-gun-a-month” law, which prohibits purchasing more than one firearm within a 30-day period. The Court affirmed the...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

Bullying, harassment and violence set to be conduct issues under new FCA Rule

Bullying, harassment and violence set to be conduct issues under new FCA Rule - The Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) recently published its Policy Statement and Consultation on non‑financial misconduct (“CP25/18”). ...more

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Department of Labor Proposes Changes to Federal Contractor Veteran and Disability Regulations

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The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has published proposed changes to regulations under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the...more

Bailey & Glasser, LLP

First in Class: New Hampshire Federal Court First to Wade Into Nationwide Birthright Citizenship Class Action

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On Thursday, July 10, a federal court in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration, blocking the executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship rights....more

Montgomery McCracken

Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Trans-Athlete Bans

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As the Supreme Court Prepares to Decide the Legality of Trans-Athlete Bans, Schools Must Ready Themselves for Far-Reaching Precedent Addressing “On the Basis of Sex” On July 3, 2025, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in...more

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NJ Appellate Court Reaffirms Employees’ Right to Bring LAD Claims in Court

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The New Jersey Appellate Division recently issued an important decision clarifying how claims brought under the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) interact with agency proceedings in employment matters. Specifically, it made...more

Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

Recent Amendments to Rhode Island Employment Laws Require Employer Action

The Rhode Island General Assembly recently enacted several amendments to existing employment laws that will impact employers immediately and into 2026. These changes include expanded anti-discrimination protections, new...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Latest Moves by Federal Agencies Regarding Gender-Affirming Care: Risks Mount for Providers

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Since day one, a policy priority of the Administration has been to discourage and prevent gender-affirming care for children and adolescents that involves surgery or medication....more

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Massachusetts Attorney General Settles with Student Loan Lender for Unlawful Practices Related to the Use of AI

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This Thursday, July 10, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced a $2.5 million settlement with a company that offers education financing products based in Delaware. ...more

Saul Ewing LLP

A Rise in ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits May Leave You Asking: Is My Website a Risk?

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Introduction - In 2024, over 4,000 lawsuits were filed in federal and state courts by individuals with visual, hearing, or other disabilities, alleging that companies’ websites and mobile applications failed to comply with...more

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Drop a Dime, Get a Dollar: DOJ's Antitrust Division and U.S. Postal Service Unveil Whistleblower Program

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On July 8, 2025, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the U.S. Postal Service ("USPS") announced a Whistleblower Rewards Program that will provide financial incentives to individuals who report antitrust crimes and related...more

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Hanging in the Balance: Supreme Court Declines to Decide the Uninjured Class Member Question in Labcorp v. Davis

Labcorp v. Davis brought a pivotal question to the fore: Can a court certify a class under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(3) that includes uninjured members? The case had the potential to significantly affect forum...more

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Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services: What the Supreme Court’s Unanimous Ruling Means for Employers and DEI Policies

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Reshaping the litigation landscape for workplace discrimination claims, last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Servs., 145 S. Ct. 1540 (June 5, 2025), that plaintiffs bringing so-called...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Sexting and Title IX: Understanding Consent and Protecting Your Rights

Even consensual “sexting” can be fraught with unintended consequences. What starts out as private conversations can quickly become the source of anguish when those private moments get exposed....more

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Facilities Accessibility Standards on the Chopping Block at the Department of Energy

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The Department of Energy recently issued a fast-track proposed rule that would eliminate accessibility standards for facilities of recipients of federal funding under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  Is ADA Title III...more

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Application of Work-Product Doctrine to Materials Prepared Years After Incident

In Hall v. Baltimore Police Dept., 2025 WL 1548560 (D. Md. May 30, 2025)(Austin, J.), the Court considered whether materials created many years after the underlying incident were protected under the work-product doctrine. The...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Pronouns and Preliminary Injunctions: Eleventh Circuit Weighs in on Employee’s Free Speech Rights in Public Schools

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently issued an opinion rejecting a public employee’s challenge to a Florida law that prohibits teachers from using their preferred pronouns in the classroom....more

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Tennessee Has a Brand-New Framework for Employment Discrimination Enforcement: What Do Employers Need to Know?

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Tennessee just said goodbye to its longstanding civil rights enforcement agency and created a new enforcement division to handle employment discrimination complaints. What do employers in the state need to know about this...more

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