On February 18, 2025, the U.S. General Services Administration (“GSA”) announced that it had issued two deviations to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”) and procurement practices. With these […]
Federal Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Blocking Key Provisions of President Trump’s DEI-Related Executive Orders
March 17, 2025 Update. On March 14, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit granted a stay of the preliminary injunction pending the government’s appeal. […]
America First Legal Requests Federal Investigations Into DEI Practices
On February 14, 2025, America First Legal sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) requesting that […]
Federal District Court Enjoins DOL Implementation of Federal Contractor DEI Certification Requirement
On April 15, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a preliminary injunction enjoining the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) from implementing certain […]
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 […]
Sean Combs Transferred to Federal Prison in N.J. to Begin Sentence
Disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was transferred to the federal correctional institution at Fort Dix, N.J. to serve out his 50-month sentence. The New York Times reported […]
Federal Judges Acknowledge Rulings Issued With AI-Generated Errors — Justia News — October 27, 2025
Many people in the legal profession have embraced the emergence of generative AI (artificial intelligence). This technology makes certain routine tasks simpler and more efficient. However, generative AI […]
Costco Travel Isn’t Liable in Antigua Resort Wrongful Death Case, Federal Judge Rules
NewsLitigation “Taking the well-pled facts and drawing all reasonable inferences in plaintiff’s favor, Costco falsely advertised RHA as a high-quality, family-friendly resort that was prepared to reopen safely […]
Analogies to Federal Law in the State Regulatory Context
As the federal government pursues a deregulatory agenda, state regulators are increasing their enforcement activities to fill perceived gaps in oversight. They pursue their own regulatory agendas under […]
Trump Administration Sues All Federal Maryland Judges Over Deportation Order — Justia News — June 26, 2025
On Tuesday, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland, challenging a court order that temporarily blocks the deportation of immigrants who have […]