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NLRB Formally Withdraws Biden-Era Joint Employer Standard

On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB" or the "Board") published a final rule formally withdrawing its 2023 joint employer regulation and reinstating the narrower...

United States Employment

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Is Your Non-Compete Agreement In The DMV Area Enforceable?

The collapse of the Federal Trade Commission’s nationwide non-compete ban in 2024 left many wondering whether their own non-compete agreements are still enforceable.

United States Employment

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The Employment Law Group

It’s A TRAP! California And New York Restrict “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions In Employment Agreements

A recent wave of state laws reflects a rethinking of the use of “stay-or-play” arrangements in employment agreements. Joining Connecticut, Colorado and other states...

United States Employment

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WilmerHale

It’s War! Chef’s Table At Brooklyn Fare

Is it the egos? The profits? The risk? The stress? The often poorly-done contracts? Some combination of all of the above? Hard to say, but real estate owners...

United States IP

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

PRC: Judicial Interpretation (II) On Labour Disputes 中国：劳动争议司法解释(二)

United States Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Asia: Fixed Term Employment Contracts

Worldwide Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Washington State Poised To Ban Noncompetition Agreements: What Employers Need To Know

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Nevada Supreme Court Unanimously Requires Prevailing-Wage Disputes To Be Resolved By The Nevada Labor Commissioner

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

The Regulatory Pendulum Of Independent Contractors: Does The New DOL Test Grant More Independents?

United States Employment

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

New York Amends Trapped At Work Act

United States Employment

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Holland & Knight

U.S. Department Of Labor Changes Criteria For Determining Whether A Worker Is Properly Classified As An Employee

United States Employment

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Virginia General Assembly Sends Bill Limiting Non-Competes To Governor's Desk

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Fortune 500 Companies Beware: EEOC Chair Sends Warning On DEI Compliance

United States Employment

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Ballard Spahr LLP

NLRB Restores 2020 Joint Employer Standard

United States Employment

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Shulman Rogers

What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing The Aftermath Of The Supreme Court's IEEPA Tariff Decision (Part I)

United States International

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Foley & Lardner

New York District Court Affirms Narrow Scope Of "Public Policy Exception" In Chapter 15 Cases

United States Insolvency

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Jones Day

Federal Circuit: Priority Document That 'Broadly Outlines' Possible Structures Fails To Provide Adequate Written Description Support For Subgenus Of Linkers In Antibody-Drug Conjugate

United States IP

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Monitoring The Hormuz Strait And The Subsequent Trade Volatility

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

What Europe's Renewable Energy Struggles Can Teach U.S. Regulators About Dispute System Design

United States Litigation

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JAMS

DOL's Proposed Independent Contractor Rule Reverts To Prioritize Two Core Factors – Likely Limiting Misclassification Claims By Contractors

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed another revision to independent contractor regulations, one that would provide for more leeway in classifying workers as contractors.

United States Employment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Worker Classification In Focus: DOL Proposes Rule On Independent Contractor Status

On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new proposed rule, entitled the "Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act...

United States Employment

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Ford & Harrison LLP

No Signature, No Arbitration: Fifth Circuit Sends Strong Warning To Employers

In a decision that is likely to surprise many employers who have mandatory pre-dispute arbitration programs where they have obtained the unequivocal assent of their employees to arbitrate their disputes...

United States Litigation

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Stay Or Pay? The Evolving Legality Of Employer Repayment Provisions

"Stay-or-pay" provisions are requirements in employment contracts that an employee, upon their departure from an employer before a defined period of time, repay the employer for expenses related to their employment.

United States Employment

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Reavis Page Jump LLP

Employee Position Eliminations And Reductions In Force: Best Practices

United States Employment

ABA Business Law Section

The Pendulum Swings Back: NLRB Formalizes Return To The 2020 Joint-Employer Standard

United States Employment

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

DOL Proposed Rule On Independent Contractors

United States Employment

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — California vs. Canada: A Conversation About Cross-Border Employment Quirks (Podcast)

Worldwide Employment

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Mintz

DOL Proposes To Readopt The 2021 Independent Contractor Rule With Minor Variations

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

DOL Proposes To Rescind Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule, Reinstate Modified 2021 Standard

United States Employment

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Holland & Knight

U.S. Department Of Labor Proposes New(ish) Worker-Classification Standards

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

"No Tax On Overtime" And "No Tax On Tips": Key Considerations For Employers

United States Employment

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Proskauer Rose LLP

California's Proposed "Walkaround" Changes

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Dear Littler: How Do We Avoid Getting Trapped By Trapped At Work Laws?

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

U.S. Department Of Labor Proposes New(ish) Worker-Classification Standards

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a new rule, entitled the "Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act."

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

"No Tax On Overtime" And "No Tax On Tips": Key Considerations For Employers

Despite the simple and catchy sound-bites, the "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime" opportunities under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have limits and require administration by both employers and employees.

United States Employment

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Proskauer Rose LLP

California's Proposed "Walkaround" Changes

California is considering changes to its workplace inspection rules that would expand who may accompany inspectors during on-site Cal/OSHA inspections. Cal/OSHA has published a proposed rulemaking and will have...

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Dear Littler: How Do We Avoid Getting Trapped By Trapped At Work Laws?

I'm hearing all this chatter about employees being "trapped" at work and I don't understand it. We are a multistate employer that provides relocation benefits and sign-on bonuses to new hires.

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

NY Trapped At Work Act's Narrowed Scope + Delay: Impact On Employer Repayment Agreements

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

New York Amends The Trapped At Work Act

On Feb. 13, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amended version of the Trapped at Work Act (the Act) into law. When signing the Act in December 2025...

United States Employment

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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

New Law Formalizes The Multimedia Profession As Brazil Gradually Institutionalizes Digital Occupations

On January 6, 2026, Brazil enacted Law No. 15,325, formally recognizing the profession of "multimedia." The statute introduces a new professional category directed at specialists, who create, manage, and disseminate...

United States Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Delaware Courts Reject Novel Attempt To Avoid Reasonableness Review Of Restrictive Covenants

In a pair of decisions from the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court, Vice Chancellor Morgan...

United States Employment

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Pierson Ferdinand LLP

FLSA Releases: When Employers Might Get The Benefit Of Their Bargain

In a scenario familiar to many employers, AGC Biologics Inc. ("AGC") and former hourly employee Eufronio Lomibao voluntarily...

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

2026 Key Employment Law Changes In New York, Illinois And California

United States Employment

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Loeb & Loeb LLP

2025 Trade Secrets End Of Year Report Trade Secrets, Noncompetes & Employee Mobility

United States IP

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ArentFox Schiff

Consider This — Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Timing Of When Consideration Is Necessary For Restrictive Covenants

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

Dear Littler: Are There Any Concerns About Letting Our Employees Post Videos About Our Products?

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Let's Start At The Very Beginning: Delaware Supreme Court Reaffirms That Consideration For Restrictive Covenants Is Measured At Contract Formation, Not Time Of Enforcement

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

New York Trapped At Work Act Update

United States Employment

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Davis Wright Tremaine

New 2026 California Labor And Employment Laws That Residents Should Know

United States Employment

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Miller Shah

Decision Alert: North American Fire Ultimate Holdings LP v. Doorly

United States Employment

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Mayer Brown

'Be Prepared To Defend It' – FTC Signals More Aggressive Posture Toward Noncompete Agreements

United States Anti-trust

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ArentFox Schiff

Duke University Settles Groundbreaking NIL Lawsuit Against Quarterback

United States Media & IT

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Loeb & Loeb LLP

Sherrone Moore And The Mental Health Obligations Of Employers

United States Employment

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Ford & Harrison LLP

DOL Proposes Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule

United States Employment

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Groom Law Group

Coaster Showdown: The Non-Compete Dilemma

United States Employment

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Ward and Smith, P.A.

Global Trade Secret Update: Key Developments In 2025

United States IP

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Jones Day

Global Employer Guide

Worldwide Employment

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K&L Gates LLP

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Commission Basics: Key Considerations For Commission Plans (Podcast)

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Lowenstein Sandler

California Gig Worker Misclassification Back In Spotlight With New Legislation (Video)

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Miller Shah

LaborSpeak: Non-Compete Update (Video)

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Essential Steps To Sell Your Business (Video)

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Offit Kurman

Virginia's New Non-Compete Law And Updates On The DMV Non-Compete Landscape (Video)

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Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd

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