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Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

2024 Election – Can It Be A Hot Topic In Your Workplace?

With the 2024 election fast approaching, and political news exploding, manufacturers are asking an important question: What is the role of political bobbleheads, pins, stickers, and discussions in the workplace?...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

SCOTUS Rules on "Trump Too Small"—Third Recent Ruling on First Amendment Implications for Lanham Act 

The June 13, 2024, U.S. Supreme Court decision in Vidal v. Elster made waves in the trademark community. All of the Court’s decisions are significant, and this matter was of particular interest because the decision marked the...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Navigating Politics in the Workplace

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In this election year, employees inevitably will engage in discussions of the impactful and divisive political issues that are at the forefront of our national discourse. Employers must be aware of the ways in which political...more

Weintraub Tobin

(Podcast) The Briefing: SCOTUS to Determine if USPTO Refusal to Register TRUMP TOO SMALL is Unconstitutional

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The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the case of Vidal v. Elster to determine whether the USPTO’s refusal to register the trademark “Trump Too Small” violates the applicant’s First Amendment rights. Scott Hervey...more

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The Briefing: SCOTUS to Determine if USPTO Refusal to Register TRUMP TOO SMALL is Unconstitutional

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The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the case of Vidal v. Elster to determine whether the USPTO’s refusal to register the trademark “Trump Too Small” violates the applicant’s First Amendment rights. Scott Hervey...more

Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak

U.S. Supreme Court Issues New Code of Conduct Codifying Ethics Rules and Practices

On November 13, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court published a Code of Conduct that codifies the ethics rules and principles governing the conduct of Justices and their staff. The Code consists of five Judicial Canons that draw...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Lanham Act May “Trump” First Amendment (For Once)

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In what appears to be a shift from prior decisions striking down portions of the federal Lanham Act on First Amendment grounds, the U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to rule against a trademark applicant seeking to register a...more

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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: Discrimination for philosophical belief, extensive anonymity orders, dismissals for political views and...

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Our September update includes new case law on the controversial area of gender-critical/trans beliefs, a far-reaching anonymity order made by the EAT, dismissals for political beliefs/activities and a news roundup on ACAS...more

Morris James LLP

How to Handle Workplace and Off-Duty Conduct in Politically Charged Times

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The current US political environment is often regarded as the most antagonistic and polarized in living memory, and has created landmines for employers. Personal politics have become increasingly controversial, pervading...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

$10 Million Lawsuit over January 6th Capitol Riot-Related Firing

On January 26, 2021, a computer programmer and coder named Leah Snyder filed a lawsuit against her former employer (Snyder v. Alight Solutions LLC (8:21-cv-00187)), alleging she was wrongfully terminated after she posted...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Guard Against “Expressive Response” in Voir Dire

We know that perceptions of facts can be filtered by a strong partisan lens. Differing narratives regarding the recent election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have brought that into sharp relief. While a majority of Americans...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Political and Controversial Activity in the Workplace [More with McGlinchey Ep. 11]

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Election season is in full swing and the climate is certainly charged. In this episode of “More with McGlinchey,” Labor and Employment attorneys Mag Bickford, Rasch Brown, Camille Bryant, and Kathy Conklin discuss employees’...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] Political Speech on the College Campus (Higher Education) - October 2nd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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The election is coming, and political discourse is contentious. How will your institution address speech on campus? Join Bricker attorneys Josh Nolan, Jeff Knight and Jessica Galanos for a discussion on addressing employee...more

Fisher Phillips

How To Handle Unprecedented Workplace Tension This Election Season: A 10-Step Action Plan

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What a year! 2020 has been full of challenges, both personal and professional. Personally, each of us have our own story. Professionally, workplaces have been rocked with unprecedented turmoil as we navigate COVID-19 and the...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Political Affiliations and Jury Selection: Using Social Media and Voir Dire to Impact Juror Selection and Outcomes

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With today’s ever-changing political climate, a juror’s political affiliation is an important factor to consider throughout the voir dire process.  Political attitudes can create gridlocks, contention and animosity among...more

Payne & Fears

[Webinar] Politics in the Workplace: Navigating Employee Discourse in Contentious Times - June 26th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

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While navigating political expression in the workplace has always been difficult, a number of evolving factors have amplified the challenges for both employers and employees. Please join us for a complimentary one-hour...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Preparing for 2020 – Politics and Your Family Business

As 2019 comes to a close and an election year looms, family businesses should consider how politics may impact their reputation and operations. Private political discourse among family members is one thing, but public...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Electioneering at the Water Cooler: Protections and Pitfalls of Politics in the Workplace

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With the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election less than a year away, political conversations and activities are seeping into almost every aspect of daily life—even the workplace. While discussions on the topic can be harmless,...more

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Seventh Circuit Rules Termination Based on Political Affiliation Was Lawful

As a result of the 2018 midterms, many public offices will be transitioning from one political party to the other. In a timely decision, the Seventh Circuit recently reaffirmed that government entities have the right to...more

Fisher Phillips

Would You Like Fries And A Political Opinion With That? Regulating Employee Buttons, Pins, And Insignia In The Workplace

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Burgers and buttons are making headlines again. Employees at Burgerville—a fast-food restaurant chain in the Pacific Northwest—recently took to wearing buttons to work and were sent home for the day. These buttons were not...more

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Does California Prohibit Political Discrimination At Work?

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Perhaps you’ve noticed a certain amount of incivility in political discourse. You may have even noticed that the current U.S. president has a somewhat polarizing effect. Some people love him. Some people hate him. And many...more

Littler

Refusing to Serve the Alt-Right: Recommendations for DC Area Businesses Hoping to Exclude Hate Group Members from Entry

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With the growth of the Alt-Right and other hate groups in recent years, business owners face increased challenges to uphold values of diversity, ensure employee and customer safety, and protect their brand from association...more

Robinson+Cole RLUIPA Defense

New York State Trial Court: Supporting Trump is Not a Religion

New York Post reports that a New York state trial court judge tossed a discrimination lawsuit brought by Greg Piatek, a President Trump supporter, against a West Village bar. ...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Corporate political activity reminders

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As the May 8, 2018, primary election rapidly approaches, corporations should keep in mind that Ohio law prohibits corporations from using their money or property for political purposes. ...more

The Volkov Law Group

Foreign Agents Registration Act Enforcement

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One consequence of the ongoing Russia investigation against the current administration is increased focus and probable enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). For Washington insiders, FARA was a known...more

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