By Ashley Jenkins and Kristina Launey
Seyfarth Synopsis: A federal court recently held that a football stadium must make reasonable modifications to its seating policy to allow a wheelchair user with a ticket for a non-wheelchair accessible seat access to view the game in person.
The football season is well underway, and a recent decision from a federal California Court
Continue Reading Football Stadium May Have Fumbled Wheelchair User’s Seating Request, Federal Court Rules
Seyfarth Synopsis: In 2016, the Defend Trade Secret Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1836 (the “DTSA”), passed Congress and went into effect. At its heart, it effectively codified the Uniform Trade Secrets Act at the federal level, creating a federal cause of action. Prior to the enactment of the DTSA, a large body of federal common law
Continue Reading No Non-Compete? Maybe not a problem as PepsiCo appears to be alive and well.By: Lukas Huldi (senior fellow) and Erin Dougherty Foley
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision – holding that an employee’s request for a second chance that allows them to change their behavior to meet employer expectations is not a “reasonable accommodation” under the ADA – clarifies the standard for employers.
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals released a decision
Continue Reading Seventh Circuit: A “Do-Over” Is Not an Accommodation
By Christopher J. DeGroff, Andrew L. Scroggins, Samantha Brooks, James P. Nasiri and Ridhima Bhalla
Seyfarth Synopsis: Following a handful of sluggish years in terms of EEOC litigation activity, the Commission returned to form by filing 144 merit lawsuits in Fiscal Year 2023. Given that the EEOC finally secured its Democratic majority and had a notably
Continue Reading EEOC Case Filings Plummet: A Look at the EEOC’s Surprisingly Sluggish FY 2024
By Karla Grossenbacher and Martha Gates
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a flurry of lawsuits last month alleging violations of federal law concerning pregnancy and related conditions. These cases highlight a new “Bermuda Triangle” of laws that employers must navigate when responding to pregnancy-related requests for accommodation.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act added more protections for
Continue Reading EEOC’s Pregnant Worker Suits Are Compliance Lessons for Employers
About the Program: Seyfarth’s Pioneers and Pathfinders virtual roundtable series has tackled critical topics intended to help our clients navigate the implications of generative AI and natural language processing models in the legal industry. Next up in our series—Seyfarth is pleased to bring together an expert panel to address the legal and commercial challenges of disinformation and deepfakes.
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Continue Reading Webinar: Pioneers and Pathfinders Virtual Roundtable Series: Understanding the Legal and Commercial Challenges of Disinformation and DeepfakesAbout the Program: With states and local jurisdictions continuously updating employment laws, the landscape of handbook policy requirements is in constant flux. Employers face the ongoing challenge of keeping up with these changes.
Seyfarth’s Handbook & Policy Team is at the forefront of addressing these challenges. Join us for this webinar, where we’ll walk you through the most
Continue Reading Best Practices for Multi-State Employee Handbooks: The 2025 Playbook
Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 23, 2022, President Biden signed the “James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023” which, among many other things, amended Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. Section 1829 (FDIA), to reduce hiring barriers across the financial services sector. As a result of this “Fair
Continue Reading FDIC’s New Regulations Align with the Fair Hiring in Banking Act’s Amendments to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
By Suzanne L. Saxman and Breanne E. Vaclavik
Seyfarth Synopsis: On October 3, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued new guidance concerning the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) by updating and expanding on the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that Seyfarth’s CTA Task Force has covered in the past. Key updates include clarifications on who
Continue Reading FinCEN’s October 2024 Beneficial Ownership Information FAQ Update
Seyfarth Synopsis: With the Governor’s September 30 deadline to sign bills behind us, we review the employment bills that made the cut to become laws, as well as those that didn’t survive the season. The most notable new laws read intersectionality into FEHA protected categories, recast victims’ time off provisions, adjust paid family leave, and impact
Continue Reading CA Legislative Update: Bills That Made the Final Cut For 2024