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 […]
Texas Federal Court Vacates Nationwide Real Estate Reporting Rule | Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
A federal district court has vacated a 2024 residential real estate reporting rule that applied to most non-financed transactions. The rule had been delayed from its original start […]
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Independent Contractor Rule
May 5, 2025 Update. On May 1, 2025, the DOL announced in a Field Assistance Bulletin that it will “no longer apply the 2024 [Final] Rule’s analysis,” discussed […]
Court Strikes Down the NLRB’s New Expansive Joint Employer Rule
July 23, 2024 Update. On July 19, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board voluntarily dismissed its appeal of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas’ […]
DOL Declines to Enforce Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (“DOL”) announced that it will cease enforcement of its 2024 Final Rule regarding independent contractor […]
FTC Moves to Dismiss Its Appeal of Non-Compete Rule, but Makes Clear Its Intent to Address Illegal Non-Competes in Enforcement Actions
On Friday, September 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) moved to dismiss its appeal of a Texas federal court decision holding that the FTC’s 2024 final rule […]
Mike Tyson Sued Over Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule Song in Jake Paul Fight Promo
Mike Tyson is being sued by the producer of the 1998 Jay-Z, DMX and Ja Rule song “Murdergram” for allegedly featuring the track in an Instagram video promoting […]
GC Group Championing Rule of Law Tops 500 Members Just Days After Launch
A group of general counsel that says it’s standing against “executive branch attacks on lawyers and law firms” has amassed more than 500 members just 12 days after […]
‘Click to Cancel’ Rule Kicking In, and All Signs Point to Stiff Enforcement
Companies have less than a week to ensure they’re in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s new “click-to-cancel” rule, which is supposed to ensure consumers can cancel subscriptions […]
AALS History Book Documents Importance of the Rule of Law Over 125 Years
The Association of American Law Schools recently released “The First 125 Years,” an illustrated history of the AALS, documenting the early traditions and motivations, which were rooted in […]