By: Dawn Lurie, Alexander Madrak, and Isabella Cohen In a move that will impact thousands of workers and their employers, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially […]
No Prison for Rapper on Gun Charge
Rapper Boosie Badazz was sentenced on Friday (Jan. 9) to no prison time following his guilty plea on gun possession charges. At a court hearing in San Diego […]
Employer Best Practices for Handling Confidential Information in the Context of Employee Departures
In a workplace that increasingly exists beyond the four walls of an office building, it is more important than ever for employers to handle employee departures with care. […]
Shutdown Guide: Navigating OSHA Compliance During the Federal Government Shutdown
Seyfarth Synopsis: Despite Congress failing to fund the federal government, the Department of Labor and OSHA will continue to operate with a skeleton crew. Citations will still be […]
USCIS Suspends E-Verify Amid Government Shutdown
By: Dawn Lurie, Alexander Madrak, and Matthew Parker* A Morning of Uncertainty Employers awoke this morning to news of a federal government shutdown, prompting immediate concern over employment […]
Kanye West Mansion Sale Lawsuit: Rapper Sues Construction Worker
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is suing a construction manager for allegedly interfering with the sale of his $57 million Malibu house. Ye brought slander […]
7th Circuit Changes Standard for Notice of Proposed Collective Actions
On August 5, 2025, in Richards v. Eli Lilly & Co., No. 24-2574, 2025 WL 2218500 (7th Cir. Aug. 5, 2025), the United States Court of Appeals for […]
David Keeling Confirmed as OSHA Chief: A New Era for Cooperation and Enhanced Occupational Safety?
Seyfarth Synopsis: David Keeling’s confirmation as OSHA Chief could give regulatory and enforcement direction to OSHA when federal government funding is restored, likely moving the agency towards enhanced […]
E-Verify is Back Baby: System is Now Operational Despite Government Shutdown
After trying to keep the system up despite the government shutdown, on October 1, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) suspended E-Verify services. Tonight, October 7, the system […]
2000s Teen Christian Singer Stacie Orrico Brings Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Stacie Orrico, a singer who had a string of Christian pop hits in the early 2000s, has filed a lawsuit alleging she was sexually abused by her manager […]