May 20, 2020 Update. The California Department of Industrial Relations issued guidance related to the implementation of the Executive Order in the form of Questions and Answers. This […]
California Expands COVID-19 Worker Protections
On September 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two new bills as part of his worker protection package. The first, SB 1159, expands the presumption of workers’ […]
California Expands COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Through September 30, 2021 for Employers in California with More than 25 Employees
On March 19, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 95, which requires employers in California with more than 25 employees to provide COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave to […]
New York Expands Whistleblower Protections
February 14, 2022 Update. The New York State Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”) issued the form Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations required under the amendment to Section […]
Fifth Circuit Expands Title VII Employee Protections
On August 18, 2023, the Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, reversed longstanding Fifth Circuit precedent limiting actionable instances of discrimination under Title VII to so-called “ultimate employment decisions,” […]
USPTO Guidance Expands Design Patent Protection for Computer‑Generated Interfaces and Icons | Harris Beach Murtha
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued new supplemental examination guidance significantly affecting design patent applications directed to computer generated icons, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and […]
High Court Expands the Reach of the Wire Fraud Statute – Part III
On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court endorsed the “fraudulent inducement” theory of wire fraud in Kousisis v. United States, departing from its recent trend of narrowing the […]
ALSP Market Rapidly Expands, Growing 38% in Two Years
The alternative legal services providers (ALSP) market surged 38% to $28.5 billion between 2021 and 2023 as corporate law departments increasingly examined their options for cost-effective legal work, […]
Arizona Expands Path to Attorney Licensure — Justia News — July 22, 2024
Currently, Arizona ranks second-last among all states in attorneys per capita. People in small communities often face challenges in getting the legal support that they need. The public […]
Legal Tech Rundown: Cimplifi Expands Into the U.K., ProSearch Incorporates Audio Analysis, and More
The fast-paced legal tech world is constantly evolving. At Legaltech News, we always try to bring you the latest news on hirings, product and feature releases, new integrations, […]