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Labor Law Highlights Impacting Workplace Policies and RulesLabor Law Highlights Impacting Workplace Policies and RulesJoin Mike Hughes and Timm Schowalter as they identify the latest labor law developments.
Addressing Employers’ Rising Costs of Health Care While Staying Compliant And CompetitiveAddressing Employers’ Rising Costs of Health Care While Staying Compliant And CompetitiveJoin us as we present a timely webcast for employers, discussing the rising cost of healthcare benefits. We will share ideas about what you can do to manage costs, stay competitive, and keep compliant. We also have tips and reminders for open enrollment season.
Health Care Compliance: Developing and Implementing an Effective ProgramHealth Care Compliance: Developing and Implementing an Effective ProgramJoin Suzannah Wilson Overholt and Moses Suarez for a discussion of federal guidance impacting compliance programs in the health care setting and critical steps in implementing those programs, including the roles of risk managers and human resource personnel.
Managing New Legal Mandates for Multi-State EmployersManaging New Legal Mandates for Multi-State EmployersIt’s not usual for companies to have employees working in multiple states, especially if they hire remote workers. However, managing a workforce that is spread out over multiple locations can be challenging.
Independent Contractors in the Transportation Industry – Will Your Business Practices Pass Regulatory Scrutiny?Independent Contractors in the Transportation Industry – Will Your Business Practices Pass Regulatory Scrutiny?The Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a final rule on independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Transportation and logistics companies using independent contractors for delivery or driving must understand the implications of the final rule.
Pay Transparency Laws Are Here to Stay – Are You Compliant?Pay Transparency Laws Are Here to Stay – Are You Compliant?Across the country, states are implementing pay transparency laws, which will impact the way employers advertise, pay and hire their employees. These laws are here to stay and if employers are not preparing for compliance now, they are setting themselves up for headaches later.
Meet Amundsen Davis's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Service GroupMeet Amundsen Davis's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Service GroupMeet Amundsen Davis's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Service Group
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Meet the Amundsen Davis Labor & Employment Service GroupMeet the Amundsen Davis Labor & Employment Service Group
Meet the Amundsen Davis Labor & Employment Service Group
Illinois Paid Leave/Sick Leave Mandates – Employers, Are You Ready?Illinois Paid Leave/Sick Leave Mandates – Employers, Are You Ready?The recently overhauled paid leave ordinances in Illinois include: Illinois Paid Leave For All Workers Act (effective January 1, 2024), Cook County Paid Leave (effective February 1, 2024) and the City of Chicago Paid Leave (effective July 1, 2024)/City of Chicago Sick Leave (amended) (effective July 1, 2024). Compliance is going to require more than an updated leave policy, so it is important to review your policies and practices to make sure you are compliant.
Tips for Selling Your Business in 2024Tips for Selling Your Business in 2024Preparing to sell your business can be an overwhelming endeavor – especially in an uncertain economic and political climate. A checklist of considerations for selling your business transactions can ease the burden and facilitate the process.
Ninth Annual Construction Industry ProgramNinth Annual Construction Industry ProgramJoin Amundsen Davis L&E, OSHA and Construction attorneys as they highlight key issues impacting the construction industry in 2024 at our Ninth Annual Construction Industry Program.
Corporate Transparency Act - Everything You Need to Know For 2024Corporate Transparency Act - Everything You Need to Know For 2024Join Karen Tobin for a timely discussion on the changes to filing requirements going into effect at the beginning of 2024.
New Year’s Resolutions for Employers – Chicago’s New Leave Laws Effective 1/1/2024New Year’s Resolutions for Employers – Chicago’s New Leave Laws Effective 1/1/2024Join Julie Proscia and Heather Bailey for a timely webcast, offering a clarifying look at the confusing new Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance and what employers need to be aware of come January 1. Chicago employers, don’t miss your chance to prepare for the new year!
Amundsen Davis, LLC + Crabbe, Brown & James LLP | 2024 AnnouncementAmundsen Davis, LLC + Crabbe, Brown & James LLP | 2024 AnnouncementThe law firm of Amundsen Davis, LLC announces today that it will formally combine with Crabbe, Brown & James LLP on January 1, 2024.
Data Privacy and Security Concerns for Employers in 2023Data Privacy and Security Concerns for Employers in 2023During this presentation Molly Arranz and John Ochoa will review data privacy and security concerns for employers, including concerns related to the Biometric Privacy Act and the Genetic Information Privacy Act. They will review best practices and policies employers should have in place to avoid legal pitfalls.
Key Legal Trends Impacting Employers in 2023Key Legal Trends Impacting Employers in 2023Join Suzanne Newcomb and Beverly Alfon as they review the latest trends and updates to employment law. During this presentation they will cover updates to paid leave, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act/EEOC proposed regulations, AI in employment, federal labor law developments, pay transparency and more.
Managing and Maintaining a Diverse Workforce in 2023Managing and Maintaining a Diverse Workforce in 2023As organizations strive to be more welcoming to all team members and the public, internal discussions, trainings and policies regarding diversity, inclusivity and allyship are becoming more and more important. Join Heather Bailey and Julie Proscia as they discuss strategies to challenge bias and how to be an advocate and ally for a diverse workforce.
Illinois’ Day and Temporary Labor Services Act - 2023 Safety & Training MandatesIllinois’ Day and Temporary Labor Services Act - 2023 Safety & Training MandatesAmundsen Davis attorneys Matt Horn and Jeff Risch discuss the key components of IDTLSA, including safety and training mandates, and updates to equal pay and benefits mandates that employers and staffing agencies need to know to remain in compliance.
Addressing Mental Health Issues in the WorkplaceAddressing Mental Health Issues in the WorkplaceAmundsen Davis attorneys Suzannah Overholt and Craig Kubiak discuss the legal pitfalls employers must be aware of when addressing the well-being of their employees.
New Game Changing Law Impacting Illinois Temporary Staffing Agencies, Employees and User ClientsNew Game Changing Law Impacting Illinois Temporary Staffing Agencies, Employees and User ClientsAmundsen Davis attorneys Jennifer Murphy and Jeff Risch discuss the key components of the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act and what employers and staffing agencies need to know in order to stay compliant.
Illinois Cannabis RoundtableIllinois Cannabis RoundtableWatch Darren Grady speak as part of a roundtable about the cannabis industry at the Illinois Cannabis Roundtable with GreenGrowthCPAs!
Illinois, Wisconsin, and Federal Employment Law Update 2023Illinois, Wisconsin, and Federal Employment Law Update 2023Amundsen Davis attorneys Peter E. Hansen and Laurie E. Meyer discuss recent changes to, and a comparison of, Illinois and Wisconsin employment laws, along with recent developments in Federal employment laws in 2023.
2023 Illinois Meal and Rest Break Mandates, Explained2023 Illinois Meal and Rest Break Mandates, ExplainedJeff Risch will examine Illinois’ new changes to its ONE DAY REST IN SEVEN LAW. Jeff will share his experience and insight into how the law works with the new changes that took effect January 1, 2023.
Managing the Quiet QuitterManaging the Quiet QuitterIn today’s world, management and human resource personnel must be on their A-game in all things relating to employees.
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Meet Amundsen Davis LLCMeet Amundsen Davis LLC
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ARE YOU A JOINT EMPLOYER? You Could Be on the Hook for Wage & Hour Violations!ARE YOU A JOINT EMPLOYER? You Could Be on the Hook for Wage & Hour Violations!
The new amendment to the Illinois joint employer rule appears to cast a wide net as to who is considered a joint employer. This allows for the potential to expand wage and hour liability in Illinois to businesses that may not even be aware they are joint employers.
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NEW U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Rule – What the Construction Industry Needs to Know!NEW U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Rule – What the Construction Industry Needs to Know!
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) is the federal prevailing wage law that applies directly to contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded or assisted construction contracts in excess of $2,000.
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Diversity, Inclusion and Allyship in the WorkplaceDiversity, Inclusion and Allyship in the Workplace
Research has proven that diverse teams drive better business performance, with the most diverse companies more likely than ever to outperform their less diverse peers. Diversity, inclusion and allyship are top of mind for many organizations, but many of us lack the knowledge, skills, or tools to take meaningful and long-term action.
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New Equal Pay Reporting Requirements for Illinois: Are You in Compliance?New Equal Pay Reporting Requirements for Illinois: Are You in Compliance?
Last year Illinois enacted amendments to its own Equal Pay Act, which requires unprecedented reporting of race, gender, and ethnicity statistics along with pay data of Illinois based employees.
OSHA Updates for 2022 and Tips for Managing the Inevitable OSHA InspectionOSHA Updates for 2022 and Tips for Managing the Inevitable OSHA InspectionThe seminar highlights key legal issues and developments impacting the evolving construction industry in 2022.
Labor and Employment Updates - Recruiting and Retaining WorkersLabor and Employment Updates - Recruiting and Retaining WorkersThe seminar highlights key legal issues and developments impacting the evolving construction industry in 2022.
The Evolving Construction Industry and How to Account for Changes in Your ContractsThe Evolving Construction Industry and How to Account for Changes in Your ContractsThe seminar highlights key legal issues and developments impacting the evolving construction industry in 2022
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COVID-19 Testing: What Employers Need to KnowCOVID-19 Testing: What Employers Need to Know
While employers continue to review their COVID-19 protocols under various government vaccine mandates (including OSHA’s ETS) as well as their own policies and practices and customer requirements, testing continues to be a confusing topic for many.
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OSHA's Emergency COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing StandardOSHA's Emergency COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Standard
OSHA's promised Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with one hundred or more employees to ensure their employees are either fully vaccinated or tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis was published last week.
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Cyber Threat Actors Have their Eyes on the Construction IndustryCyber Threat Actors Have their Eyes on the Construction Industry
It is not if, but when. Though construction companies—especially smaller ones—may believe it won’t happen to them, more and more companies have suffered or will suffer a “data incident” or cyber-attack in some form. In 2020, alone, small businesses were targeted 43% of the time, and malicious emails are up 600% due to COVID-19.
Operating Under a "New Normal": Employers Navigating the Implications of COVID-19Operating Under a "New Normal": Employers Navigating the Implications of COVID-19The guidance for operating businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. John Hayes discusses the latest guidance, including mask mandates and required vaccinations.
2021 Legal Update: The Latest Developments Employers Need to Know2021 Legal Update: The Latest Developments Employers Need to KnowAs quickly as the world is changing so is the legal landscape. These changes span the spectrum and challenge many aspects of the relationship between employers and employees, including greater restrictions on non-compete agreements to patterns and trends emerging with unions.
Recruiting, Hiring & Retaining Employees: Attract Top Candidates while Avoiding Legal PitfallsRecruiting, Hiring & Retaining Employees: Attract Top Candidates while Avoiding Legal PitfallsAcross multiple industries, recruitment and retention are top HR concerns for most employers in 2021 and beyond. Flexibility and incentives appear to the key to success on both fronts – whether we are talking about remote work, financial incentives, apprenticeship/training and advancement opportunities, or other more traditional benefits.
Recruiting & Retaining Employees in 2021: Being Creative while Avoiding Legal PitfallsRecruiting & Retaining Employees in 2021: Being Creative while Avoiding Legal PitfallsRecruiting and retaining employees has become one of the biggest challenges for employers in virtually all industries. Join labor and employment attorneys Jeffrey Risch and Kelly Haab-Tallitsch for a complimentary 1-hour webcast on Tuesday, August 10 at noon CT, as they discuss employer best practices.
Documenting Discipline Without Amplifying a Legal Claim or LawsuitDocumenting Discipline Without Amplifying a Legal Claim or LawsuitHow to avoid the 7 deadly sins and how to properly discipline health care employees while not creating exhibits and records that can exacerbate a fraud case or claims of malpractice, abuse or negligence.
Thinking about Selling Your Business? What You Need To Be Doing NowThinking about Selling Your Business? What You Need To Be Doing NowPreparing to sell your business can be an overwhelming endeavor. A checklist of considerations for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions can ease the burden.
NEW Illinois Law Prohibiting Use of Criminal Convictions: An Employer's GuideNEW Illinois Law Prohibiting Use of Criminal Convictions: An Employer's Guidenew Illinois law generally prohibits the use of criminal convictions in employment decisions and creates additional new hurdles for employers who decide to rely on any conviction for employment purposes-unless otherwise authorized by law.
Tax Changes on the Horizon with the Biden AdministrationTax Changes on the Horizon with the Biden AdministrationThe Biden Administration’s tax policy and proposed revisions will impose dramatic changes on how we manage compensation and individual taxes.
More Regulation and Opportunities for Companies & Banking: What Businesses Can ExpectMore Regulation and Opportunities for Companies & Banking: What Businesses Can ExpectCompanies need to be ready to stay a step ahead of their competition. You’ll hear how anticipated changes from the Biden administration will affect your bottom line and the way you conduct business.
American Rescue Plan: What Employers Must Know NowAmerican Rescue Plan: What Employers Must Know NowThe American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and is aimed at remedying the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. What does this mean for employers in 2021?
COVID-19 and OSHA, Important CDC Updates, and a Construction Contracts UpdateCOVID-19 and OSHA, Important CDC Updates, and a Construction Contracts UpdateThe key legal issues and developments impacting the construction industry in 2021 -- from COVID-19 to the recent election.
Legal Developments and Litigation for 2021Legal Developments and Litigation for 2021The key legal issues and developments impacting the construction industry in 2021
What You Need to Know About Labor & Employment for the New Year: the Election, COVID-19, & MoreWhat You Need to Know About Labor & Employment for the New Year: the Election, COVID-19, & MoreThe key legal issues and developments impacting the construction industry in 2021 -- from COVID-19 to the recent election.
Reducing and Defending COVID-19 Workers' Compensation ClaimsReducing and Defending COVID-19 Workers' Compensation ClaimsAs more and more states create laws that presume an employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis is the result of their employment, employers need to be more diligent and focused on identifying and gathering key facts to shore up viable defenses.
BIPA: The Ongoing Threat of Employee Class Actions and Recent DevelopmentsBIPA: The Ongoing Threat of Employee Class Actions and Recent DevelopmentsThe Biometric Illinois Privacy Act (BIPA) was enacted over 12 years ago and many questions are still being battled in court as employers and employees continue to navigate this biometric privacy law.
Podcasts
Tune in to Litigation Nation for insightful discussions on the latest legal issues and updates across the nation. Subscribe to get the latest episodes, and stay informed with the ever-changing legal landscape.
Data Privacy Attorney, John Ochoa, joins the show to discuss a recent lawsuit of a beverage giant under Illinois Genetic Privacy Law, and a Texas judge says drag shows aren’t always protected by First Amendment, citing the “history and tradition” test, as the legal standard for his ruling.
In this episode of Litigation Nation, we covered three significant legal developments. We discuss a case in New York where a woman was awarded $30 million in a revenge porn lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend, a cyber attack in Fulton County, Georgia, where hackers threatened to release sensitive court documents related to the Trump election case, and explore a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the removal of presidential candidates from state ballots.
Parents of Michigan school shooter both sentenced to 10-15 years for involuntary manslaughter in a historic sentencing.
California consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against luxury fashion brand Hermès over purchasing practices for the brand’s exclusive Birkin bag.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules adults younger than 21 cannot be sentenced to mandatory life without parole, New York judge rejects law firm fee petition for using ChatGPT to justify its costs, and Silicon Valley battles states over new online privacy & safety laws for children.
OceanGate CEO threatened to sue employees who raised Titan Submarine safety concerns, Johnson & Johnson sues researchers who linked talc to cancer, and A Federal Judge writes an opinion piece in the New York Times regarding the ethical problems plaguing the Supreme Court
OpenAI Maker of ChatGPT hit with class action copyright lawsuit.
Artificial intelligence could impact law firms business model of billable hours, New York lawyers sanctioned for using fake ChatGPT cases in legal brief, Texas judge bans legal filings that rely on AI-generated content, law school admissions test developed by University of Arizona gets ABA approval, and predictions on what the future could hold for A.I. and the law.
Supreme Court Sides With Jack Daniels in Trademark Case & Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Employment-Related Non-Compete Agreements.
The Litigation Nation Podcast, hosted by Jack Sanker, is a roundup of the most important and interesting legal developments happening right now, giving you an insider’s view to the legal system.
The Litigation Nation Podcast, hosted by Jack Sanker, is a roundup of the most important and interesting legal developments happening right now, giving you an insider’s view to the legal system.
The Litigation Nation Podcast, hosted by Jack Sanker, is a roundup of the most important and interesting legal developments happening right now, giving you an insider’s view to the legal system.
The Litigation Nation Podcast, hosted by Jack Sanker, is a roundup of the most important and interesting legal developments happening right now, giving you an insider’s view to the legal system.
- Department of Justice sues to try and block the merger of JetBlue and Spirit Airlines
American Bar Association panel votes to try to eliminate the LSAT requirement for law schools, bribery and corruption scandal in Ohio state government, Department of Justice sues to try and block the merger of JetBlue and Spirit Airlines
- Third Party Litigation Financiers deployed $3.2 bln in U.S. investments in 2022
Third Party Litigation Financiers deployed $3.2 billion in U.S. investments last year, and an abuse victim who is utilizing artificial intelligence to help represent herself in court against her alleged abuser in about a dozen different lawsuits.
- DoNotPay's AI lawyer stunt cancelled after multiple state bar associations object
‘Rust’ Prosecutors Downgrade Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Charges, What to know about the Ohio train derailment in East Palestine, & DoNotPay's AI lawyer stunt cancelled after multiple state bar associations object.
- Litigation Nation Podcast - Supreme Court agrees to hear Jack Daniel’s trademark case - Ep. 34
Supreme Court agrees to hear Jack Daniel’s trademark case against dog toy company, Comedian Jeff Ross At Center Of Supreme Court Dearth Penalty Appeal, & Elon Musks text messages in the lead-up to his bid to buy Twitter.
- Litigation Nation Podcast - Are College Athletes Employees? - Ep. 33
NLRB opens door for union for college athletes and employee classification, the changing economic geography of legal markets, lawsuits claim Purdue Pharma’s consulting firm, McKinsey, helped fuel the opioid crisis, and the City of Baltimore Files a first of its kind lawsuit against tobacco companies for cigarette filter waste.
- Litigation Nation - Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charge - Ep. 32
Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charge over fatal "Rust" shooting, Supreme Court is unable to ID the leaker in Dobbs decision, FTC Proposes Ban on Employment-Related Non-Compete Agreements
Musicians with legal trouble are increasingly having their song lyrics used against them by federal prosecutors, trouble in the court's for President Biden's student loan forgiveness program, German auto supplier, Bosch, agreed to pay 25 million to settle California's probe into the company's role in the diesel mission scandals at Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler, and Harvard University must pay its own defense costs in the ongoing legal challenges to its affirmative action program after losing a battle, with its insurance carrier over its failure to timely notify of the lawsuit.
Twitter sues Elon Musk to force him to complete $44B acquisition, what will happen if Elon Musk loses the lawsuit, YouTube settles moderators' case over graphic videos for $4.3 mln, and Pregnant Woman in Texas H.O.V. Lane Raises Legal Questions Post-Roe.
Philadelphia paves the way to create nations first municipal bank
The Implications of the Dobbs Decision, Drivers’ Lawsuit Claims Uber and Lyft Violate Antitrust Laws, Texas Could Vote to Secede From U.S. in 2023 as GOP Pushes for Referendum, Frances Haugen wants to train lawyers to fight Facebook
Illinois Governor Signs Bills Expanding Contractors’ Liability for Unpaid Wages of Subcontractors’ Workers, Massachusetts high court allows AG’s Exxon Suit Claiming Climate Deception to proceed, & US Law Firm Serves First Ever Subpoena via NFT in Crypto Exchange Hacking Case.
New York state passes first-ever ‘right to repair’ law for electronics, U.S. court will soon rule if AI can legally be an ‘inventor’, Supreme Court leak investigation heats up as clerks are asked for phone records.
Uber Escapes Liability for Sexual Assaults by Impostor Drivers, New York Subway Shooting Survivor Sues Gun Manufacturer Glock, U.S. Chicken Producers Face a Class-Action Lawsuit for Alleged Price-Fixing Conspiracy to Reduce Chicken Meat Supply and Raise Prices dating back to 2008.
Tennessee to Make Homeless Camps on Public Land a Felony, Idaho legislator asks U.S. Congress to close Yellowstone’s ‘zone of death’ loophole, former president of Louvre museum charged in art trafficking case.
5th Circuit federal appeals court says the S.E.C.’s use of an in-house judge violates defendants’ rights, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Allows Texas’ Social Media Censorship Ban to Take Effect, AG Paxton Sues Google for Deceptively Tracking Users’ Location Without Consent.
Congress considers increased security for Supreme Court justices, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy vows state won’t cooperate with out-of-state abortion investigations, Katrina survivors sued by Louisiana after using grant money to rebuild, Surfside Condo collapse victims reach $997 million settlement.
An entire episode on the Supreme Court Roe V. Wade leak.
Ohio lawyer unable to practice for 6 months after swearing at a judge outside of court, A bipartisan supported bill requiring that federal judges' financial disclosure reports be made publicly available online passes congress, and the contractual Impossibility of Florida dissolving Disney’s special district.
Lack of record keeping is allowing foreign entities to buy American farm land without oversight, California COVID-19 ruling that could open the door for additional tort litigation cases, Artificially intelligent prosecutor software is being used in China.
Former nurse, RaDonda Vaught, found guilty in accidental injection death of 75-year-old patient, Justice tech company Paladin partners with Ukraine’s Legal Development Network to launch European pro bono portal to assist with war relief, FBI officials say North Korean hackers stole more than $600 million in cryptocurrency in single hack.
Texas woman charged with murder for ‘self-induced abortion’, Ukrainian Supreme Court Judge Earns Fierce Nickname After Leaving Bench For Battle Against Russia, California officer plays Disney music to prevent someone from recording their activity.
The city of Los Angeles reached a historic $3 billion settlement to address homelessness, Louisiana court rules Protest leader's can be sued for police injury regardless of whether they attended the protest or not, many big U.S. law firms are still working with their Russian clients despite stating the contrary.
DraftKings sports gambler sues MLB over sign-stealing scandal, Mercedes-Benz says it will accept legal responsibility for crashes caused by its self-driving car tech in its latest luxury models, D.C. sues Grubhub for allegedly using deceptive trade practices.
Biden administration takes aim at breaking up monopolies in the domestic meat and poultry industries, federal court in Iowa strikes down proposed 'Ag-gag" law ruling it unconstitutional, lack of record keeping is allowing foreign entities to buy American farm land without oversight, and a Chapman University Business Professor is suing a student for copyright infringement after course exam is found posted online.
Department of Justice hires an art sleuth targeting Russian oligarch assets, U.S. actor Jussie Smollett has been sentenced after a jury found he lied about being a hate crime victim. Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens receive guilty verdicts for contributing to the opioid crisis in two Ohio counties.
U.S. law firms & companies respond to imposed Russian sanctions over Ukraine, N.Y. lawsuit raises important questions on non-human personhood, White House Department of Justice ramps up its White Collar Prosecution of individuals that may have defrauded the government in terms of COVID-19 financial assistance.
Sandy Hook families settle with Remington, marking 1st time gun-maker held liable for mass shooting, George Zimmerman lawsuit against Trayvon Martin's parents dismissed, U.S. judge blocks Biden measure for calculating climate risks.
Texas AG sues Facebook for allegedly collecting facial-recognition data without consent, U.S. court revives Philadelphia news anchors lawsuit against Facebook over misappropriation of her right of publicity, and San Francisco D.A. says, SF police used rape victims’ DNA to try to ‘incriminate’ them.
Trial set in climate change lawsuit brought by Montana youths, Inside Johnson & Johnson's secret plan to cap litigation payouts to cancer victims with "Project Plato", and California accuses Tesla of alleged discrimination in their San Francisco Bay Area factory.
Former NFL coach is suing the National Football league over racial discrimination in their hiring processes, young attorneys are burning out and many of them are seeking to leave the practice altogether, Growing frequency of climate disasters is forcing the insurance industries to adapt.
Wisconsin medical providers go to the courts to prevent their at-will employees from being allowed to quit and work elsewhere, San Jose is introducing a new liability insurance requirement for gun owners, the first of its kind in the country, Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition system after years of litigation stemming from privacy laws passed in Illinois and other states.
Prosecutors file first felony charges tied to Tesla Autopilot crashes, Uber slapped with ADA lawsuit from three wheelchair-using New Orleans residents, attorneys brought up on ethics charges for their online behavior.
Artificially intelligent prosecutor software is being used in China, litigation financing through cryptocurrency, legal developments from the Surfside Condo collapse in south Florida. Join Litigation Nation host Jack Sanker every Tuesday for the most interesting litigation cases of the week.
New Jersey Law firm buys office space in the Metaverse, regulatory overhaul across the country, legal technology companies are being consolidated and acquired by larger companies, a Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney takes on a civil case and wins a 25 million dollar verdict against Chicago Police Department, and the Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict in jeopardy after a juror admits he may not have been truthful on his questionnaire.
4th Amendment ruling in PA could rewrite what is considered acceptable probable cause, Colorado modifies previous runaway truck driver sentencing, Ghislaine Maxwell, Bankruptcy Lawyers, and New York State score a win against a pharmaceutical company for the opioid epidemic.
Market trends among law firms demonstrate a growing gap between the top firms and the best of the rest, Colorado criminal conviction sentence of 110 years spurs massive logistic-workers strike, and a California COVID-19 ruling that could open the door for additional tort litigation cases.