Civil Rights DocketFraud enforcement priorities outlined by the DOJ’s new National Fraud Enforcement Division target healthcare fraud, tax crimes, trade abuse and corporate miscon
Heather Phillips 17/08/2026 3 min read
Civil Rights DocketChartreuse color for water hoses is not a trademark as it improves visibility and enhances safety, rules US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in trademark
Heather Phillips 14/08/2026 3 min read
Civil Rights DocketOntario Court of Appeal clarifies employment contract rules, resolving conflicting lower-court decisions on termination clauses.
Heather Phillips 09/08/2026 3 min read
Bench VerdictsThe DOL releases new guidance clarifying when employee travel time counts as compensable work under the FLSA. Learn about hybrid work and field service scenario
Heather Phillips 07/08/2026 3 min read
Courtroom DispatchesAlabama Bar issues new AI ethics guidance for lawyers. Formal Opinion 2026-01 clarifies professional conduct rules for generative AI in legal practice.
Heather Phillips 05/08/2026 3 min read
Courtroom DispatchesIllinois to ban certain cosmetic ingredients starting July 2028 under new law, affecting companies' formulations and sales practices.
Heather Phillips 05/08/2026 3 min read
Civil Rights DocketUS and UK issue joint sanctions guidance to implement various sanctions programs effectively.
Heather Phillips 04/08/2026 2 min read
Legislative PulseThe EEOC voted to end decades-old workforce reporting rules, reshaping federal employment compliance if finalized. Learn the impact on employers.
Heather Phillips 04/08/2026 4 min read
Courtroom DispatchesMicroplastics in everyday products face stricter EPA regulations, increasing compliance costs and litigation risks for businesses.
Heather Phillips 03/08/2026 3 min read
Courtroom DispatchesA key copyright claim deadline ruling upholds dismissal of Jeff Koons lawsuit, setting precedent for statute of limitations cases.
Heather Phillips 31/07/2026 4 min read