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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Lights, Camera… Liability: A Practical Playbook for Employers from the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni Opinion

When workplace disputes move from behind the scenes to the front page, the script doesn’t change as much as one might expect. Last week, the Southern District of New York issued an opinion in Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni...more

Hinckley Allen

Mega-Verdicts as a Wake-Up Call: Why Workplace Investigations Matter

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This year has seen a continuation of a broader trend of substantial jury awards in workplace discrimination and retaliation cases.  For example, in January 2026, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Employer Takeaways from Baseball Union Leader’s Abrupt Resignation

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The executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) recently resigned in the wake of two ongoing investigations involving an inappropriate relationship with a union employee and alleged...more

Oppenheimer Investigations Group

The Noma Post-Mortem: Why Viral Reckonings are Not Workplace Investigations

For over two decades, the Copenhagen restaurant Noma stood at the center of the culinary world, winning “Best Restaurant in the World” five times and influential in popularizing foraging and fermentation. Founder and head...more

Maynard Nexsen

Workplace Investigations: Best Practices for Investigating Internal Complaints

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Responding properly to reports of illegal or criminal activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and other workplace complaints often requires employers to conduct internal investigations. The nature and...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

It Depends – The Nuances of HR Myths

When it comes to human resources, few answers are truly black and white. “It depends” is often the most accurate—and sometimes the most frustrating—response. Employment law and HR policies exist in a world of nuance, where...more

BakerHostetler

Lies, Wages and the NLRA: How Employee Dishonesty Can Still Be Protected

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As the newly reconstituted National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) begins clearing its backlog of cases, employers are watching closely to see how far it may go in reshaping long‑standing Board precedent. One issue...more

Fisher Phillips

DOL General Counsel Directs Enforcement Away From Unionized Workplaces, Vows Max Compliance Assistance

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The US Labor Department just announced it will shift the focus of its investigation resources to non-union workplaces, promising to provide “maximum clarity” about employers’ legal obligations. The new strategy was outlined...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

SuperVision - Labor & Employment Law Insights, Issue 1, 2026

This is the first issue of SuperVision in 2026 covering a variety of topics, including the NLRB and what to expect with its newly constituted quorum, the impact on employers of the EEOC’s recission of its 2024 Harassment...more

Cozen O'Connor

DC AG Settles Snyder-Era Commanders Case

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District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb reached a settlement with the Washington Commanders, former owner Daniel Snyder, the National Football League, and Commissioner Roger Goodell to resolve allegations that they violated the...more

FordHarrison

EntertainHR: Celebrating the Best in Workplace Investigations 

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Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are getting ready to cast their ballots ahead of the fast-approaching 98th Academy Awards. Final voting opens on February 26th and closes on March 5th, ten days...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

[Webinar] Retaliation & Discrimination Claims: Prevention, Risk, and Best Practices for Employers - March 18th, 8:30 am CT

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Retaliation and discrimination claims are among the most common and most costly employment-related claims facing employers. Even well-intentioned actions can create legal exposure if policies, processes, and manager responses...more

Oppenheimer Investigations Group

Truth in Workplace Investigations: A Nuanced Pursuit

Two employees, one encounter, and two diametrically opposed stories. To the participants, their version is the absolute truth. When two people remember the same moment differently, how does an investigator bridge the gap...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Preparing Witnesses

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Baker Botts and ACC Houston hosted a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026 that featured timely discussions on AI, employment law, and what’s ahead for the workplace....more

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Strategies for Handling a Serious Workplace Accident with Injuries

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Baker Botts and ACC Houston hosted a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026 that featured timely discussions on AI, employment law, and what’s ahead for the workplace. Partners Russell Lewis, Scott Elliott and Harrison Reback...more

Ius Laboris

When Must Employers Launch Investigations?

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Employers are increasingly confronted with allegations of misconduct, regulatory breaches or inappropriate workplace behaviour that require careful assessment. Legal obligations to conduct internal investigations vary...more

Littler

Australia: AI Assisted Claims Are Here

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In a recent address, the President of Australia’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) described a sharp, AI‑driven surge in applications, highlighting how large language models (LLMs) can produce ready‑to‑file claims within minutes,...more

Freeman Mathis & Gary

NLRB decision involving Harvard highlights tension between union rights and workplace investigation confidentiality

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A recent decision from the National Labor Relations Board involving Harvard University serves as a reminder that employers conducting sensitive workplace investigations, particularly those implicating harassment or...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

[Event] 2026 Labor and Employment Seminar - March 4th, Chattanooga, TN

Join us for a dynamic and engaging labor and employment seminar focused on the legal and regulatory developments shaping today’s workplace. This complimentary program is designed for executives, managers, and HR...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 7, Issue 2, 2026

Welcome- Welcome to our second issue of 2026 of Decoded -- our technology law insights e-newsletter. As we continue into the new year, we also want to remind you of a highly valuable area of the law – workplace...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Health Record - Healthcare Law Insights, V3,Issue 2, 2026

Welcome to our second issue of 2026 of The Health Record -- our healthcare law insights e-newsletter. In this edition, we look at recent guidance from HHS urging healthcare providers to step up cybersecurity efforts,...more

Miller Nash LLP

[Webinar] Workplace Investigations on the Rise in the Construction Industry: What to Look For, Why It Matters, and How to Get It...

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Construction employers face unique challenges when responding to workplace complaints. Rotating crews, multiple employers and unions operating on the same jobsite, and informal, fast-paced communication styles can increase...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Determining When to Investigate a Workplace Complaint

A workplace investigation is a structured process used by employers to gather facts, evaluate evidence, and determine whether an employee’s conduct or organizational practices violate internal policies and/or applicable laws....more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Best Practices for Workplace Investigations — Lessons from Mohamed v. SHRM

In December 2025, a federal jury in Colorado awarded $11.5 million to a former employee of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) — the leading organization for HR professionals. The jury awarded $1.5 million in...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Some Useful Tips for Avoiding and Addressing Employment Retaliation Claims

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Retaliation is one of the most commonly alleged employment-related claims, often asserted in conjunction with other discrimination claims, and can be more challenging to address and defend than the underlying discrimination...more

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