United States: Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

This comprehensive policy review examines critical developments in federal workplace regulation, including a landmark Supreme Court case challenging agencies' authority to impose fines without judicial oversight, new executive...

Duane Morris partners Jerry Maatman, Jennifer Riley, and Greg Tsonis examine the dramatic rise in class action litigation targeting the hospitality sector, exploring how employment practices, consumer protection issues, and digital operations create unique vulnerabilities for hotels, restaurants, and resorts. The discussion reveals key trends from the firm's 2026 Hospitality Class Action Review and offers strategic guidance for companies navigating this increasingly complex legal landscape.

The New Jersey Attorney General and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have released guidance addressing “algorithmic discrimination” and outlining how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD)...

The trucking industry is a backbone of the U.S. economy, delivering goods across thousands of miles each day. Yet for many women, pursuing a career behind the wheel comes with unique obstacles.

Three recent federal court decisions have created some uncertainty about whether materials created using generative AI tools are protected by attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. In United States v. Heppner, the court held that a party’s use of a consumer AI platform without attorney direction vitiated any privilege protection.

Explore comprehensive video resources covering critical workplace and legal topics, from understanding your employer's fiduciary responsibilities with 401(k) plans to navigating wrongful termination claims and employment discrimination. These expert-led discussions provide essential insights into protecting your rights as an employee and understanding complex legal matters affecting your career and financial security.

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has issued guidance implementing Executive Order 14398 on DEI discrimination by federal contractors, introducing new contract clause FAR 52.222-90 that applies broadly to new and existing contracts above the micro-purchase threshold.

The Department of Justice has extended compliance deadlines for state and local governments to meet new ADA Title II web accessibility standards, pushing implementation dates to April 2027 or 2028 based on population size.

The Department of Justice has issued an Interim Final Rule extending ADA Title II web accessibility compliance deadlines by approximately one year, citing technological limitations, resource constraints, and legal uncertainties that prevented governmental entities from meeting...