On December 11, 2024, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, struck down Nasdaq rules requiring listed companies to report certain board of director […]
TPS Pendulum Swings as the Ninth Circuit Sides with DHS and Restores Certain Terminations
In our recent post on Through the Immigration Lens, we discussed the uncertainty created after the district court’s December 31, 2025 decision restoring Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for […]
Second Circuit Confirms Whistleblower Activity Must Have Causal Relationship With Termination Decision For Sarbanes-Oxley Retaliation Claims
On February 10, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision in Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC finding that, for Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower retaliation […]
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 […]
Sixth Circuit Departs from Circuit Weight of Authority and Limits Title VII Liability for Non-Employee Harassment
On August 8, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § […]
OSHA Cannot Issue Citations Relating to Employee Work on Rail Cars, Eighth Circuit Says
Seyfarth Synopsis: In MFA Enterprises, Inc. v. OSHRC, No. 24-3107 (8th Cir. 2025), the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated OSHA citations related to hazards faced by employees […]
Seventh Circuit Rejects Lenient Two-Step ‘Lusardi’ Standard for FLSA/ADEA Collective Action Notice| Law.com
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a significant ruling for employers facing Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) collective actions. […]
9th Circuit Decision Permits Trump Administration to Deploy National Guard in Portland — Justia News — October 22, 2025
On Monday, October 20, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an order overturning a lower court’s temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration […]
Successful and Enforceable Brands Connect with the Consumer: Lessons from a Recent 10th Circuit Decision
Engaging logos, icons, or symbols for your company are essential, and easier to create than ever. Myriad AI tools and freelance options empower rapid creation of stylish and […]
Fourth Circuit Allows West Virginia to Restrict Abortion Drug — Justia News — July 21, 2025
People often think of abortion as a surgical procedure. However, a significant percentage of abortions in the U.S. involve medication rather than surgery. Abortion providers often prescribe a […]