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Consumer Finance Monitor | Podcast Release: SpaceX’s Novel Shareholder Dispute-Resolution Bylaws Could Have Far-Reaching Implications [Podcast]
The SpaceX IPO generated enormous attention for obvious reasons. It was the largest IPO in history, and the company’s stock price initially surged after trading began. But an important legal development associated with the IPO has received considerably less attention: SpaceX adopted an unusually comprehensive shareholder dispute-resolution regime (the “Regime”) in its bylaws.
Personnel Records, New Rules: What NY Employers Need To Know
BS Ballard Spahr LLP More Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals.
Personnel Records, New Rules: What NY Employers Need to Know
Who Is Covered Coverage is sweeping. The law reaches every public- and private-sector employer in New York, and it defines “employee” to include both current workers and anyone who has separated from employment. The law places a three-year lookback window for former employees to seek access to their records. On the employer side, the statute captures individuals, corporations, partnerships, labor organizations, and all other commercial entities—together with their agents.
Personnel Records, New Rules: What NY Employers Need to Know
New York has entered the world of mandating access to personnel records. Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation that grants employees and former employees a statutory right to inspect, copy, and dispute the contents of their personnel files. Senate Bill S3460 creates Section 210-b of the New York Labor Law—a comprehensive personnel-records-access framework that imposes significant new obligations on employers across the state.
Personnel Records, New Rules: What NY Employers Need to Know
New York has entered the world of mandating access to personnel records. Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation that grants employees and former employees a statutory right to inspect, copy, and dispute the contents of their personnel files. Senate Bill S3460 creates Section 210-b of the New York Labor Law—a comprehensive personnel-records-access framework that imposes significant new obligations on employers across the state.
NLRB Division Of Advice: Employee Gaza Protests Are Not Protected Activity
In a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Division of Advice memorandum recently released to the public, although in redacted form, the Division of Advice said that one of the world’s largest software companies did not violate the law by firing two employees who organized a protest of the war in Gaza at the company’s headquarters.
NLRB Division of Advice: Employee Gaza Protests are Not Protected Activity | JD Supra
In a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Division of Advice memorandum recently released to the public, although in redacted form, the Division of Advice said that one of the world's largest software companies did not violate the law by firing two employees who organized a protest of the war in Gaza at the company's headquarters.
NLRB Division of Advice: Employee Gaza Protests are Not Protected Activity
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Second Circuit: No Deference to NLRB’s Dress Code Restrictions
Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit refused to enforce the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) restrictive view of employer dress code policies, as premised on the Board’s erroneous legal foundation for assessing such policies. In Starbucks Reserve Roastery, No. 24-3168 (2d Cir. Sept.
Second Circuit: No Deference To NLRB’s Dress Code Restrictions
Rebecca Leaf’s articles from Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives and HR with readers working within the Insurance, Retail & Leisure and Securities & Investment industries Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit refused to enforce the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) restrictive view of employer dress code policies, as premised on the Board’s erroneous legal foundation for assessing such policies.
Registration for Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program is Now Live
Registration for Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program is officially open, and Governor Wes Moore is encouraging employers to register as soon as possible. Employers with at least one Maryland-based employee are required to register. Employers can register through the Maryland Department of Labor’s FAMLI portal. Employers will also need to inform the State whether they will participate in the State Plan or an approved private plan.
Registration for Maryland's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program is Now Live
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Our breakout sessions are designed to help you dive deeper into timely, real-world HR and employment law challenges. You’ll be able to choose two sessions, and topics include workplace accommodations, HR legal fundamentals, DEI-related legal risks and enforcement trends, and updates on ERISA and benefit plan litigation.
Paid Family And Medical Leave Is Coming To Maryland: What Employers Need To Know
BS Ballard Spahr LLP More Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals.
Paid Family and Medical Leave is Coming to Maryland: What Employers Need to Know
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Paid Family and Medical Leave is Coming to Maryland: What Employers Need to Know
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Statutory Discrimination Claims And Constitutional Claims Opposing DEI Initiatives Receive Different Treatment In The Seventh Circuit – Practical Takeaways For Employers
BS Ballard Spahr LLP More Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals.
Disparate Impact Theory Faces Further Federal Scrutiny | JD Supra
The disparate impact theory of discrimination-under which a facially neutral policy or practice may be challenged based on its effects rather than direct evidence of discriminatory intent-is facing renewed federal scrutiny under the Trump Administration.
Disparate Impact Theory Faces Further Federal Scrutiny
The disparate impact theory of discrimination—under which a facially neutral policy or practice may be challenged based on its effects rather than direct evidence of discriminatory intent—is facing renewed federal scrutiny under the Trump Administration.
Supreme Court Affirms Presidential Power To Fire Executive Agency Officials At Will
Rebecca Leaf’s articles from Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives with readers working within the Technology and Media & Information industries In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court confirmed that independent agency officials who exercise executive power serve at the President’s pleasure and may be removed without cause.
EEOC Files Rare Discrimination Lawsuit On Behalf Of White Male Employee
Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: within Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) Consistent with its recently announced National Enforcement Plan to ferret out what the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regards as unlawful DEI activities, on May 5, 2026, the agency filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against The New York Times in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that the paper engaged in “unlawful employment practices” by...
Disparate Impact Theory Faces Further Federal Scrutiny
Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: within Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) The disparate impact theory of discrimination—under which a facially neutral policy or practice may be challenged based on its effects rather than direct evidence of discriminatory intent—is facing renewed federal scrutiny under the Trump Administration.
Supreme Court Affirms Presidential Power to Fire Executive Agency Officials At Will | JD Supra
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court confirmed that independent agency officials who exercise executive power serve at the President's pleasure and may be removed without cause. In doing so, the Supreme Court overruled a 91-year-old case restricting the President's right to remove such officials and opened the door for President Trump to remove other executive agency officials as he wishes. The dispute in Trump v.
The FTC’s Sweeping Noncompete Ban May Be Gone, But Employers Are Not in the Clear
Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: within Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) On April 15, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced an enforcement action against one of the nation’s largest pest-control companies, Rollins, Inc., ordering the company to stop enforcing noncompete agreements against more than 18,000 workers nationwide. The FTC simultaneously sent warning letters to 13 other pest-control companies, signaling broader scrutiny of noncompete practices across the industry.
The FTC's Sweeping Noncompete Ban May Be Gone, But Employers Are Not in the Clear | JD Supra
On April 15, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced an enforcement action against one of the nation's largest pest-control companies, Rollins, Inc., ordering the company to stop enforcing noncompete agreements against more than 18,000 workers nationwide. The FTC simultaneously sent warning letters to 13 other pest-control companies, signaling broader scrutiny of noncompete practices across the industry.
DOL’s Joint Employer Proposal: What Employers Should Watch Now
Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: within Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) that would revise the agency’s analysis for assessing joint employer status under three federal wage and hour laws.
Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up , EXPERT INSIGHTS—DOL's joint employer proposal: what employers should watch now , (Jul 10, 2026)
Articles Law Firms Organizations Law Firms Mentioned:Ballard Spahr Organizations Mentioned:Ballard Spahr, LLP | U.S. Department of Labor By A.C. Estacio-Heilich, Shirley S. Lou-Magnuson, and Brian D. Pedrow of Ballard Spahr LLP On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) that would revise the agency's analysis for assessing joint employer status under three federal wage and hour laws. The proposed rule ...
EXPERT INSIGHTS-GSA ISSUES NEW CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR RECIPIENTS OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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GSA Issues New Certification Requirement For Recipients Of Federal Financial Assistance
BS Ballard Spahr LLP More Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals.
GSA Issues New Certification Requirement for Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance
In response to President Trump’s Executive Orders taking action against “illegal DEI” programs, individual federal agencies have begun incorporating certification requirements into grant programs, including the General Services Administration (“GSA”). On January 28, 2026, the GSA announced for public comment its intent to issue a new certification that recipients of federal financial assistance must sign as a condition of receiving federal funds.
The Economic Reality Of History Repeating Itself: DOL Proposes Another Shift In Independent Contractor Classification
Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: within Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring, Law Department Performance and International Law topic(s) On February 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule addressing employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed standard will also apply to employee classification under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA).
The EEOC Takes Aim At Transgender Bathroom Access
Brian D. Pedrow’s articles from Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel in United States with readers working within the Metals & Mining industries On February 26, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a decision on bathroom access in federal workplaces, establishing that intimate spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and sleeping quarters in federal settings are to be designated by sex rather than gender identity.
The EEOC Takes Aim at Transgender Bathroom Access
On February 26, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a decision on bathroom access in federal workplaces, establishing that intimate spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and sleeping quarters in federal settings are to be designated by sex rather than gender identity. In its decision, the EEOC held that “Title VII permits a federal agency employer to maintain single-sex bathrooms and similar intimate spaces.
The EEOC Takes Aim at Transgender Bathroom Access
On February 26, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a decision on bathroom access in federal workplaces, establishing that intimate spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and sleeping quarters in federal settings are to...
Fortune 500 Companies Beware: EEOC Chair Sends Warning On DEI Compliance
Brian D. Pedrow’s articles from Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel in United States with readers working within the Metals & Mining industries Fortune 500 companies recently received an important message from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: review your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives carefully.
Department Of Labor Issues "AI Literacy" Framework For Workers, Employers, And Educators
BS Ballard Spahr LLP More Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals.
The Economic Reality of History Repeating Itself: DOL Proposes Another Shift in Independent Contractor Classification
On February 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule addressing employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed standard will also apply to employee classification...
Federal Focus On DEI Initiatives Expands In Corporate Hiring Practices And Regulated Industries
Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: within Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring, International Law and Law Department Performance topic(s) Recent remarks from Trump Administration senior officials signal an expanding federal focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives—particularly where they intersect with corporate hiring, promotion, and compensation decisions.
Department of Labor Issues “AI Literacy” Framework for Workers, Employers, and Educators
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance, the “Artificial Intelligence Literacy Framework,” detailing the DOL’s aspirations for the adoption of AI by workers, employers, educators, job trainers, and governments. What is AI Literacy?
Fortune 500 Companies Beware: EEOC Chair Sends Warning on DEI Compliance
Fortune 500 companies recently received an important message from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: review your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives carefully. On February 26, 2026, EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas sent a letter to the board chairs, chief executive officers, and general counsel of Fortune 500 companies reminding them of their obligations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Fortune 500 Companies Beware: EEOC Chair Sends Warning on DEI Compliance
Fortune 500 companies recently received an important message from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: review your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives carefully. On February 26, 2026, EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas sent a letter to the...
Department of Labor Issues "AI Literacy" Framework for Workers, Employers, and Educators
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance, the "Artificial Intelligence Literacy Framework," detailing the DOL's aspirations for the adoption of AI by workers, employers, educators, job trainers, and governments.
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 2020 standard for determining joint employer status under the...
NLRB Formally Withdraws Biden-Era Joint Employer Standard
BS Ballard Spahr LLP More Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals.
DEI Executive Orders Under Fire: Two Major Appellate Court Challenges Spotlight Legal Ambiguity And Uncertainty
Brian D. Pedrow’s articles from Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: in United States Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: within Insolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring topic(s) Two cases involving challenges to the Trump Administration's Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are making waves in the federal appellate courts—each raising fundamental questions about the scope and legality of the Administration's policy direction.
Key Employer Takeaways From Recent Federal Guidance On Remote Work Policies
BS Ballard Spahr LLP More Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals.
DEI Executive Orders Under Fire: Two Major Appellate Court Challenges Spotlight Legal Ambiguity and Uncertainty
Two cases involving challenges to the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are making waves in the federal appellate courts—each raising fundamental questions about the scope and legality of the Administration’s policy direction.
DOL Sets New Minimum Wage Rates for Certain Federal Contracts | JD Supra
On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued a Notice announcing new minimum wage rates for workers performing work on or in connection with federal contracts covered by the 2014 Obama-era Executive Order 13658, which established a minimum wage for federal contractors and subcontractors. Effective May 11, 2026, the minimum wage for certain federal contracts will be $13.65 per hour for regular employees and $9.55 per hour for tipped employees.
Return To Normalcy At The NLRB? - New General Counsel And Board Members Signal That Stability And Addressing Backlog Are Priorities
Rebecca Leaf’s articles from Ballard Spahr LLP are most popular: with Inhouse Counsel with readers working within the Business & Consumer Services industries With the December 2025 appointment of two Board members and a new General Counsel, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) is up and running again. Recent developments from the General Counsel's office and the Board signal important guidance about the Agency's priorities as Trump's appointees take the helm.
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