Elon Musk’s X is suing the major music publishers and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) over allegations that they “weaponized” takedown requests and exploited their monopoly power […]
NDAs May Provide Notice to Employees that Covered Information Is a Trade Secret
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado wrote, in an opinion granting a motion for a preliminary injunction, that “[t]he existence of […]
Trump Budget Plan Proposes Big Cuts to OSHA, Lowering Head Count and Limiting Enforcement Capabilities
The Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes big cuts for OSHA. The Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Budget Justification is available here. The plan includes an 8% […]
How Much Money Did Toronto Spend, Earn?
Taylor Swift took over Toronto in late 2024, and the results have come in. In November 2024, the blockbuster pop star played to 240,000 concertgoers across six sold-out nights at Rogers Centre […]
Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Law Restricting Gender-Affirming Care for Minors and Concludes Its Ruling Does Not Bear on Employment-Related Precedent
In United States v. Skrmetti, the U.S. Supreme Court found that a Tennessee law prohibiting certain medical treatments for transgender minors did not violate the Equal Protection Clause […]
I’ll Be Back: Oregon OSHA’s “For-Cause” Inspection Program May Result in an Unlawful Return Visit
Seyfarth Synopsis: Oregon OSHA institutes program for comprehensive follow-up inspections based on an employer’s violation history, which necessitates employer care during inspections and negotiation of settlements. Oregon Governor […]
Despite Court Wins, Temporary Protected Status Remains Uncertain.
By: Owen Wolfe, Dawn Lurie, and Alexander Madrak The news relating to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans continues to shift as court battles continue. As we wrote […]
Los Lobos Brings Lawsuits Against Sony Over Movie Soundtrack Royalties
Grammy-winning Chicano rock band Los Lobos alleges in a pair of recent lawsuits that Sony has underpaid royalties on songs it recorded for the 1987 Ritchie Valens biopic […]
Proposed Florida Law Would Allow Expansive Non-Compete and Garden Leave Clauses
July 9, 2025 Update. On July 3, 2025, the CHOICE Act became law without Governor DeSantis’s signature. * * * In April 2025, the Florida legislature passed non-compete […]
Safe Staffing Levels? OSHA and Legal Liabilities
Introduction OSHA duty officers around the country routinely field complaints from employees and labor unions alleging workplaces are understaffed and unsafe. Unions often dispute staffing levels, complaining that […]