A former guitarist for the band Turnstile has been arrested and charged in Maryland with attempted murder over allegations that he intentionally hit the lead singer’s father with […]
Sunday Book Review: April 5, 2026, The Top Books for Export Controls/Sanctions Edition | Thomas Fox – Compliance Evangelist
In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, […]
Divide Emerges Between Circuit Courts of Appeal Regarding the Standard for Issuing Notice to “Potential Plaintiffs” in FLSA Collective Actions
Summary The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (“FLSA”) includes a collective-action mechanism that allows courts to direct that notice be sent to individuals who are “similarly situated” […]
UMG, Believe Settle Lawsuit Over Alleged Kendrick Lamar Knockoff Songs
Universal Music Group has reached a settlement to end a $500 million lawsuit accusing Believe and TuneCore of “massive” infringement by distributing sped-up or remixed knockoffs of tracks […]
NLRB Modifies Standard For Evaluating Independent Contractor Classification Under the National Labor Relations Act
On June 13, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) announced its highly anticipated decision in The Atlanta Opera, Inc., which addresses the classification of workers as employees […]
Brian McKnight Lawsuit Over Ex-Wife Interview Baseless, Says Urban One
Radio conglomerate Urban One is asking a court to throw out Brian McKnight’s defamation lawsuit over broadcasts on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and a North Carolina local […]
UK Public M&A Monthly Activity Update: March 2026 | Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
In March 2026, there were three Rule 2.7 announcements made across the UK public M&A market and seven further possible offers / sale processes announced. Firm Offers announced […]
DOJ and EEOC Ask Supreme Court to Clarify What Employment Actions Can Be the Basis for a Title VII Discrimination Suit
On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis on the limited question of if “Title VII prohibit[s] discrimination in transfer […]
Defense Witnesses & ‘Intimidation’ Claim
In the fourth week of Live Nation’s antitrust trial, key defense witnesses took the stand as the concert giant continued to make its case to the jury — […]
California’s Pay Data Deadline Is Around the Corner: Here’s What Employers Need To Know | Perkins Coie
With pay data reports due to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) on May 13, 2026, California employers must ensure they are prepared to meet their reporting obligations. […]