Beyond deadline math: The Eleventh Circuit’s practical take on equitable tolling
3/16/26
In Beazer v. Richmond County Constructors, LLC (Mar. 10, 2026), the Eleventh Circuit held that equitable tolling saved the plaintiff’s Title VII complaint even though the district court received it after the ninety-day right-to-sue deadline. The …
White House unveils 2026 cyber strategy
3/12/26
By: Jacob Berlinger and Michele Focht
On March 6, 2026, President Donald Trump released his administration’s long-awaited cyber strategy outlining the federal government’s priorities for defending the United States in an increasingly contested digital environment. The strategy addresses the growing …
Sixth Circuit pushes back on NLRB’s Cemex strategy: Key limits on bargaining orders
3/12/26
By: Lyndsey Almeida
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit significantly limits the National Labor Relations Board’s effort to expand the circumstances under which employers can be forced to recognize and bargain with a …
The EEOC’s new DEI enforcement posture: What employers need to know (and do now)
3/11/26
By: Sunshine Fellows
In the last few weeks, the EEOC has sent a message that employers should not miss: DEI programs and initiatives that differentiate by protected class, or that are perceived to do so in design or effect, are …
Tow‑truck ride home leads to no‑duty ruling under Illinois negligence law
3/11/26
By: Joseph Tripoli
Commercial transportation companies, service providers, and insurers are often asked to defend claims where an employee allegedly should have taken extra steps to help a customer avoid getting hurt. Tolentino v. Clifford’s Towing & Recovery, LLC is …
Workplace whiplash: NLRB returns to 2020 joint employer rule
3/6/26
By: Cori Agnoni
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “the Board”) recently announced the readoption of the narrower 2020 joint employer rule (29 C.F.R. § 103.40) for determining joint employer status. Returning to the stricter standard reduces potential exposure, …
3/5/26
By: Jessica Gray Kelly, Nancy Reimer and Julia Ruch
The Massachusetts Superior Court recently issued a notable discovery ruling that serves as an important reminder for litigants who consider naming a former attorney as an expert witness. In Cummings …
When the removal defect “lingers,” the judgment dies
3/2/26
In Hain Celestial Group, Inc. v. Palmquist (Feb. 24, 2026), the Supreme Court unanimously held that when a case is improperly removed to federal court for lack of complete diversity, a district court cannot “cure” the …
Ohio mini-WARN Act expands requirements employers must follow in mass layoffs
3/2/26
By: Kim Ullner
As more layoffs are announced in the news, it’s a good time for Ohio employers to be sure they are complying with federal and state notice requirements. While many human resource officers are familiar with the federal …
2/27/26
It is well known that employers frequently run criminal background checks on job applicants as part of the hiring process. Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (“CHRIA”), however, protects job applicants from being disqualified from employment by …
Beyond tariffs: The Supreme Court’s major questions divide
2/27/26
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump is, on its face, a statutory interpretation case about whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the President to impose tariffs. But the opinion also became an unusually clear …
Authorized emissions, denied coverage: A landmark ruling in Griffith Foods
2/27/26
By: Ryne Sack and Jonathan Schwartz
In a seminal decision, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a permit or regulation authorizing certain emissions has no bearing on the application of a liability insurance policy’s pollution exclusion to litigation based on …