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 […]
EEOC Hits “Rewind”: What the Rescission of Harassment Guidance Means for Employers | FordHarrison
The EEOC recently rescinded its 2024 workplace harassment guidance, removing a key resource many employers relied on for interpreting federal anti-discrimination laws. While the underlying legal obligations have […]
Federal Circuit Provides Guidance on Patentability of Recombinant Host Cells | Haynes Boone
On Feb. 20, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“Federal Circuit”) issued a thoughtful analysis of biotechnology subject-matter eligibility in REGENXBIO, Inc. v. […]
EEOC Issues New Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment
On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published its long-awaited Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). The Guidance—the first issued by […]
Ask Not for Whom the Bell Tolls: Haiti TPS Litigation and USCIS I-9 Guidance Signal Broader Employer Risk-and Unanswered Questions
This blog post was first published as an alert. On February 6, 2026, the administration sought emergency relief from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia’s […]
CFPB Issues Guidance on Whistleblower Rights Under the Consumer Financial Protection Act
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently released guidance warning that overly broad confidentiality agreements with employees may violate Section 1057 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, because the use […]
NLRB Acting General Counsel Rescinds Biden-Era Guidance
The NLRB under the Trump administration is expected to implement significant changes to labor policy. As expected, on February 14, 2025, the newly appointed National Labor Relations Board […]
Navigating the New Public Health Environment: How Employers Should Approach CDC and NIOSH Guidance on Health Hazards in the Trump Administration
Under OSHA’s General Duty Clause, employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious injury or death. OSHA regulations require PPE and respiratory protection […]
California Releases Preliminary Guidance for 2025 Pay Reporting Cycle: What’s New + Your 5-Step Employer Action Plan | Fisher Phillips
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) recently released preliminary guidance, FAQs, and reporting templates for the 2025 pay data reporting cycle (reports currently due May 13, 2026). These […]
Making the Leap: Practical Guidance for Migrating to RelativityOne
This is Part Two in a two-part series dedicated to examining the evolving landscape of e-discovery for legal professionals. Part One, in last month’s issue, addressed the complex […]