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Saul Ewing LLP

A Snapshot of Virginia’s New Employment Laws From the 2026 Legislative Session

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Following the 2026 legislative session, Virginia’s employment law landscape is shifting with the enactment of several new employee-friendly measures, and even more on the horizon. Here are the key developments for which...more

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NYDFS Reaffirms State Fair Lending Obligations

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On April 22, the NYDFS issued an industry letter reminding entities regulated under the New York Banking Law of their obligations under Section 296-a of the New York Executive Law, New York’s fair lending statute. The letter...more

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CFPB Finalizes Slimmed-Down Section 1071 Small Business Lending Rule

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On May 1, the CFPB finalized a substantially revised Section 1071 rule, which implements the small business lending data collection and reporting requirements under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B, as...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

ADA May Require Adjustments to How Employers Manage Work of Employees With Learning or Other Disabilities

In recent years, disability has overtaken race as the most frequently cited basis for discrimination charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ...more

Thompson Coburn LLP

Why The Sixth Circuit Won’t ‘Lose Any Sleep’ Over Its Rejection of Negligence-Based Liability for Third-Party Harassment

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Last month, the United States Supreme Court declined a petition for certiorari filed by Dorthy Bivens following a decision from the Sixth Circuit in Bivens v. Zep Inc., 147 F.4th 635 (2025). ...more

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Compliance Deadline Changed for ADA Website Accessibility

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The DOJ issued regulations which were set to take effect in April 2026 requiring state and local government bodies – including public schools – to make their websites and mobile content accessible for people with...more

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The Littler Annual Employer Survey Report - May 2026

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U.S. employers are bracing for new developments in workplace policy and regulation as technology-related risks – namely around AI and data privacy – take center stage. This comes as businesses adjust to workplace policy...more

Oberheiden P.C.

10 Key Considerations for Choosing a Qui Tam Attorney

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The qui tam provisions of the federal False Claims Act (FCA) allow whistleblowers to assist with the federal government’s ongoing fight against fraud, waste, and abuse. Whistleblowers who report fraud, waste, and abuse under...more

TNG Consulting

Technology and AI: The Changing Nature of Misconduct (And Why You Can’t Afford to Wait to Address It, Part Two)

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Last week, we explored how to leverage technology in the investigative process. This week, we examine another reality that civil rights coordinators and investigators are increasingly encountering....more

Cooley LLP

HUD Clarifies Scope of Fair Housing Act’s Steering Prohibition for Real Estate Professionals

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to real estate professionals clarifying that sharing crime or school quality information with prospective homebuyers or renters is not a...more

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP

[Event] Legal Ethics Considerations for Civil Rights Compliance in Education - May 27th, Denver, CO

Join education attorney and Coloradan, Dr. Eric T. Butler, for a fast-paced, one-hour CLE focused on the ethical challenges that arise in civil rights compliance in education. This session examines how the ABA Model Rules of...more

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No Longer Abstract: The DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Reaches its First Settlement

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In the first case resolution under the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ’s”) Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Resolution, the DOJ settled with International Business Machines Corporation (“IBM”) for $17,077,043 on April 10, 2026. ...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

EEOC Rescinds Harassment Guidance, But Schools’ Obligations Remain

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On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) voted 2-1 to rescind its “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace,” which had been approved in 2024. In a statement, EEOC Chair Andrea...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Title IX and Conduct Allegations: Law Student Disclosure Before Resolution

Many graduate applications inquire about prior disciplinary history. Some employers also request information about suspensions or expulsions, particularly in professions with licensing requirements. In these circumstances,...more

A&O Shearman

Social media, personal beliefs and recruitment: Lessons from Ngole v Touchstone Leeds

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How far can an employer act on what a candidate has posted online, and where do legitimate concerns tip into unlawful discrimination? The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s recent decision in Ngole v Touchstone Leeds brings these...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

U.S. Supreme Court Reshapes Voting Rights Act Landscape in Louisiana v. Callais

On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that using race in drawing Congressional districts is prohibited, significantly revising the previous understanding of federal law. The Court held that Section 2 of the Federal...more

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP

Surprise! The Right to Sue: When the EEOC Never Sent the Charge

Has your company recently received a Notice of Right to Sue (NRTS) from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) without ever having received a Charge of Discrimination? If so, you are not alone....more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

[Webinar] Spring 2026 Labor & Employment Law Update - May 20th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am ET

To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address, we encourage you join the first of two virtual Labor & Employment Law Updates we will be hosting in 2026...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The DEI Fight Isn’t Over: New Legal Flashpoints

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The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) legal landscape continues to shift and present new risks as DEI continues to be a focus for the federal government and ideologically aligned state Attorneys General. ...more

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[Webinar] EU Pay Transparency Countdown: Final Steps for the June 2026 Deadline - May 20th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

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The much-anticipated European Union (EU) Pay Transparency Directive implementation deadline arrives in June of 2026. But despite three years to transpose the directive, most EU member states have not passed final legislation...more

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Religious Institutions Update: May 2026

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Christian Ministry May Decline to Hire Non-Ministerial Employees Who Do Not Share Its Religious Beliefs In Union Gospel Mission of Yakima Wash. v. Brown, 162 F. 4th 1190 (9th Cir. 2026), the court of appeals considered a...more

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Contractors’ Guide to Navigating New Federal DEI-Related Prohibitions in EO 14398 and FAR 52.222-90

Executive Order 14398 (“EO 14398”) imposes significant new compliance obligations and risks on federal contractors and subcontractors. Among other requirements, contractors must agree to: (1) not engage in “racially...more

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New FAR Clause Bans ‘Racially Discriminatory DEI Activities’ by Federal Contractors

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The next phase of the Trump Administration’s efforts to end unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices moves forward with the issuance of new Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.222-90....more

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[Webinar] EEOC Update & Trends: New Enforcement Priorities, Quicker Resolutions, and the Expanding Role of AI at the Agency - May...

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Join Goldberg Segalla partner Edward Murphy and attorney Nicole Alaimo for a discussion on recent EEOC investigation and litigation trends and departmental focus. This webinar will provide guidance on how to proactively...more

Ius Laboris

Workplace Mental Health in the Americas: Employer Duties and Legal Trends

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Employers across the Americas are facing rising expectations around workplace mental health. Below, and to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed earlier this week, we have sought expert insights from five...more

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