Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) has issued a proposed regulation (Section 331.8. Representatives during the Inspection) that allows employees to designate a […]
Bill Proposed in New York City to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
On February 28, 2024, members of the New York City Council introduced Bill 140, legislation that would ban virtually all non-compete agreements between employers and workers in New York […]
$10M Settlement Proposed in Uber Gender And Race Discrimination Class Action
San Francisco, CA: A $10 million settlement has been agreed between Uber and plaintiffs in a discrimination class action lawsuit who alleged the ride share company did not […]
Proposed Florida Law Would Allow Expansive Non-Compete and Garden Leave Clauses
July 9, 2025 Update. On July 3, 2025, the CHOICE Act became law without Governor DeSantis’s signature. * * * In April 2025, the Florida legislature passed non-compete […]
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 […]
NY AG James’ Proposed Consumer Protection Bill Sends Strong ‘Signal’ to Business, Lawyers Say
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ proposed legislation to increase state enforcement power over consumer fraud is a signal that consumer protection enforcement would ramp up in the […]
Proposed Texas Law Could Cut Shareholder Litigation, Make State Haven for Incorporations
A bill introduced in the 89th Texas Legislature represents a pro-management shift in Texas corporate law that could reduce the volume and scope of shareholder litigation. ‘Give Companies […]
Debate Over Proposed Delaware Corporate Law Revision Highlights Rift in Corporate Bar
It’s been 10 days since Senate Bill 21, which proposes a number of changes to Delaware’s corporate law, was introduced. Almost immediately, litigators began sharing their perspectives on […]
Proposed Laws Target Automated Systems, Workplace Surveillance, and More
Employers that use artificial intelligence — and developers that create AI systems — could be subject to extensive new laws under several bills introduced by federal legislators. While […]
Did Johnson & Johnson’s Proposed $8B Talc Bankruptcy Plan Just Jump to $9.1B?
More than a decade after taking on Johnson & Johnson with the first trial linking baby powder to ovarian cancer, attorney Allen Smith has signed off on a […]