On March 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “Department”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to withdraw the Trump administration’s final rule (the “Rule”) for classifying […]
Department of Labor Officially Withdraws Trump Administration Worker-Classification Rule
On May 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “Department”) withdrew a final rule (the “Rule”), announced two weeks before the end of former President Trump’s term, […]
President Trump Signs New Executive Order Eliminating ‘Racially Discriminatory DEI Activities’ by Federal Contractors
On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14398 entitled Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, the latest in a series of administration orders aimed at diversity, […]
Isaac Hayes Estate Settles Trump Copyright Lawsuit Over Rally Song
The estate of Isaac Hayes has reached a confidential settlement with President Donald Trump to end copyright litigation over the allegedly unauthorized use of the 1966 song “Hold […]
$5.45M Settlement Reached in Trump Golf Club Unfair Fees Class Action Lawsuit
February 26 2018 – by Lucy Campbell Miami, FL: A $5.45 million settlement has been reached potentially ending an unfair business practices class action lawsuit pending against The […]
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 […]
President Trump Removes EEOC and NLRB Officials
May 27, 2025 Update. On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court issued an order granting President Trump’s request to stay decisions by the lower courts that enjoined the […]
Trump Budget Plan Proposes Big Cuts to OSHA, Lowering Head Count and Limiting Enforcement Capabilities
The Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes big cuts for OSHA. The Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Budget Justification is available here. The plan includes an 8% […]
President Trump Pardons Tim Leiweke, Oak View Group Ex-CEO
President Donald Trump has issued a “full and unconditional” pardon of Oak View Group (OVG) founder and former chairman Tim Leiweke, according to a statement on the Department […]
Spotify Lawsuit, Taylor Swift Trump TikTok, Michael Jackson: Music Law
THE BIG STORY: Since subscribing to Spotify in 2023, Genevieve Capolongo says she’s mostly listened to “lesser-known artists” like Próxima Parada, Julia Cooper and Brusco. But she says […]