Employment Law and Labour Law

The Federal Trade Commission has shifted from pursuing a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements to a targeted enforcement strategy focused on case-by-case investigations and consent orders. Recent enforcement actions reveal the agency's priorities, particularly regarding blanket noncompetes affecting low-wage workers and restrictions in the healthcare industry that may limit patient access to care.

The PBM regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly at both the federal and state levels, making it critical for our clients involved in the PBM space to stay apprised of developments in the industry as they happen. Our team actively monitors these to provide you with this quarterly PBM Policy and Legislative Update. This update builds on prior issues and highlights federal and state activity from October 2025 to mid-February 2026.

Squire Patton Boggs presents a four-part webinar series this May covering critical US labor and employment law developments. HR leaders, in-house counsel, and compliance teams...

When does an attorney’s conduct cross from protected legal services into unprotected business advice? A recent opinion from the Fifteenth Court of Appeals...

Virginia's new Senate Bill 170 introduces significant restrictions on employer noncompete agreements, particularly affecting low-wage and terminated employees.

In Massey v, Borough of Bergenfield, __ F.4th __ (3d Cir. 2026), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that a white employee who alleged...

This comprehensive analysis examines recent federal appellate court decisions that shape employment and labor law, covering joint employer doctrine applications, age discrimination standards...

The Federal Trade Commission has shifted from pursuing a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements to a targeted enforcement strategy focused on case-by-case investigations and consent orders. Recent enforcement actions reveal the agency's priorities, particularly regarding blanket noncompetes affecting low-wage workers and restrictions in the healthcare industry that may limit patient access to care.

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has issued new guidance requiring federal contractors to certify they will not engage in racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion activities. This implementation of Executive Order 14398 introduces significant compliance obligations and potential legal risks for government contractors, including reporting requirements and the possibility of contract termination for non-compliance.

This comprehensive analysis examines recent federal appellate court decisions that shape employment and labor law, covering joint employer doctrine applications, age discrimination standards...

President Donald Trump appointed current Member James Murphy as chairman of the National Labor Relations Board.

The Federal Trade Commission has shifted from pursuing a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements to a targeted enforcement strategy focused on case-by-case investigations and consent orders. Recent enforcement actions reveal the agency's priorities, particularly regarding blanket noncompetes affecting low-wage workers and restrictions in the healthcare industry that may limit patient access to care.