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DOJ’s ‘Statements of Interest’ Reveal Top Antitrust Priorities
The US Justice Department’s Antitrust Division no longer is content to wait for its own cases to shape the law. Through a series of statements of interest, or SOIs, it is using private litigation as a doctrinal laboratory, announcing positions on algorithmic pricing, information exchanges, worker restraints, and other issues before appellate courts can establish less favorable precedents. SOIs aren’t binding authority, but they allude to conduct and patterns that may become enforcement targets.
Employer Surveillance Laws: Maine Joins the Growing Movement
Angela Flanagan “Can you turn your camera on?” It is a familiar request in the era of remote work, and one that raises a more consequential question than it might first appear: does an employer have a legal right to require it? As hybrid and remote arrangements become permanent fixtures of the modern workplace, employers face increasing pressure to balance legitimate monitoring interests with employee privacy. Maine may have just provided an answer.
AI Executive Order Opens Door to Federal-State Legal Battles
On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order, Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (the “Order”), seeking to establish a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI), with the stated objective of promoting U.S. leadership and global dominance in AI while preempting conflicting state laws and minimizing regulatory burdens.
Predicting U.S. Labor & Employment Changes From New Administration
As with previous shifts between administrations, the upcoming transfer of power from the Biden administration to the return of the Trump administration promises to bring with it a myriad of changes, with labor and employment being among the more drastically affected landscapes.
Ai Executive Order Opens Door to Federal-State Legal Battles
On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order, Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (the “Order”), seeking to establish a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI), with the stated objective of promoting U.S. leadership and global dominance in AI while preempting conflicting state laws and minimizing regulatory burdens.
AI Executive Order Opens Door to Federal-State Legal Battles | JD Supra
On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order, Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (the “Order”), seeking to establish a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI), with the stated objective of promoting U.S. leadership and global dominance in AI while preempting conflicting state laws and minimizing regulatory burdens.
The DOJ’s New White-Collar Agenda: Implications for Businesses | JD Supra
On May 12, 2025, the Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) released its criminal—and, more specifically, white collar crime enforcement—initiatives under the current administration. This is typical each time new leadership assumes control of the DOJ, and below is a summary of key changes clients should expect in the coming years.
AI Meets TCPA: Navigating Business Compliance Risks in Phone Communications | JD Supra
As artificial intelligence continues to transform business communications, companies will continue to face significant—and in some cases, increased—legal risks under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) when choosing to utilize AI-powered calling and messaging technologies.
Predicting U.S. Labor & Employment Changes From New Administration | JD Supra
As with previous shifts between administrations, the upcoming transfer of power from the Biden administration to the return of the Trump administration promises to bring with it a myriad of changes, with labor and employment being among the more drastically affected landscapes.
Crockett v. Town of Narragansett et al
Plaintiff: Nathanial Crockett Defendant: Town of Narragansett Case Number: 1:2023cv00388 Filed: September 18, 2023 Court: US District Court for the District of Rhode Island Presiding Judge: William E Smith Referring Judge: Patricia A Sullivan Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment) Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff RSS Track this Docket This docket was last retrieved on September 19, 2023.
The Art of the Deal: Writers’ and Actors’ Strikes Will Provide Lessons for All | JD Supra
In the 1980 sequel to Star Wars, the Empire Strikes Back, the Imperial fleet of the Evil Empire, ruled by Darth Vader, attacks the Rebels and heroes of Star Wars: Han Solo, Leia, Chewbacca, C3PO and crew.[1] In the end, the heroes win out, but it took more than one movie to get there. Hollywood is no stranger to good vs. evil showdowns. Consider the following, for example: (a) any Marvel Cinematic Universe, James Bond or Lord of The Rings movie; (b) Avatar; or (c) *gasp* — the Twilight Franchise.
Prove It or Lose It: New York City Cracks Down on AI Hiring Software | JD Supra
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) programs have gained notoriety by injecting ease into otherwise burdensome and difficult daily tasks. However, as with most innovative advancements, AI has also drawn concern from skeptics regarding the everyday effects such programs may have. With fast-growing scrutiny around AI’s use and evolvement, New York City has recently taken its own stab at regulating how these programs are implemented, specifically in the world of hiring candidates.
Q2 Employment Law Updates: Non-Competes, Religious Accommodation and More | JD Supra
So far, 2023 has been a wild ride for employers, a theme that looks to be continuing into the third quarter of the year. While certain predictions we made during Q1 came true in Q2 (we are looking at you, NLRB), others such as the Supreme Court’s decision in Groff v. DeJoy[1] took us by surprise, with a decision that upended over 40 years of established case law. For Q2, we’ve focused on some major developments in the labor and employment arena.
AmeriSource Decision a Difficult Pill to Swallow for Securities Plaintiffs | JD Supra
The opioid crisis has garnished nationwide attention for decades and has resulted in thousands of lawsuits, subjecting pharmaceutical distributors to billions of dollars in damages.
The Hunger Games: Can Competition Be Stopped? | JD Supra
On Jan. 5, the United States Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) proposed a new rule which acts as a complete ban—both prospectively and retroactively—on all non-competition agreements (“non-compete(s)”) (the “Proposed Rule”), impacting restrictive covenants as a whole, with an impact extending to both confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions.
Everything and the Kitchen Sink: The NLRB’s Labor-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions | JD Supra
Contrary to the expression’s limitations, the National Labor Relations Board (“the Board”) set the tone for 2023 with some major decisions that will essentially provide employees with not only the kitchen sink, but the walls and the foundation too. The Board fundamentally altered the landscape when it comes to collective bargaining, property interests, damages in unfair labor practice (“ULP”) matters, and even college sports.
I Always Feel Like…my Boss is Watching me! | JD Supra
Following similar movement by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), which recently released guidance on the use of artificial intelligence by employers[1], National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo has released a new memorandum announcing her plan to address modern technology in the workplace.[2] Analogous to the EEOC, the General Counsel’s memo discusses the Agency’s fears regarding the potential use of modern technology in the workplace and...
Artificial Intelligence and the Americans with Disabilities Act | JD Supra
Throughout recent years, the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) software in the recruitment and hiring of employees has rapidly increased in popularity. AI software has gained traction as a valuable tool in streamlining the hiring process, and employers have embraced it to assist them in various employee-related decisions, while regulators have been hesitant to accept the practice with open arms.
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