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DOL signals rollback on worker classification, joint-employer rules
The U.S. Department of Labor is set to revisit worker classification and joint-employer rules, signaling a rollback of Biden-era standards favoring employee status.
Fast-evolving cryptocurrencies challenge lawyers
New leadership in the White House has meant a lot of noisy changes, but some of the quieter and more far-reaching ones might be occurring in the area of digital […]
Lawyers prepare for new ‒ and old ‒ Title IX challenges
Editor’s Note: At press time, a federal judge in Kentucky struck down the new rules, finding that the Department of Education had overstepped its authority by expanding the scope of […]
Overtime ruling: Employers face decisions on pay and classification
A recent federal court decision has many employers breathing a sigh of relief, while others are now in a state of uncertainty regarding overtime pay. The U.S. District Court for […]
Judge stays Biden program on immigrant spouses’ legal status
McALLEN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Monday paused a Biden administration policy that would give spouses of U.S. citizens legal status without having to first leave the […]
RealPage faces federal antitrust lawsuit
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department sued real estate software company RealPage Inc. on Friday, accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices. […]
Utah sues US for control of much of federal land in state
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s Republican leaders made good Tuesday on a decade-old vow to launch a legal challenge aimed at wresting control from the U.S. government over much of […]
SCOTUS blocks new Title IX rules in much of nation
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday kept on hold in roughly half the country new regulations about sex discrimination in education, rejecting a Biden administration request. The court voted […]
Judge rules Google illegally maintains search monopoly
WASHINGTON — A judge on Monday ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in a seismic decision that could […]
Covenants not to compete face uncertain future in the Carolinas
The Federal Trade Commission's proposed new rule banning most post-employment covenants not to compete has sparked significant legal challenges and could transform state-level noncompete regulations.
Ruling boosts challenges to federal regulations
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court opened the door Monday to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect, the third blow in a week to federal agencies. The […]
SCOTUS rejects nationwide Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from […]
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