SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT: Dawn Lurie To Speak At 2024 ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference On May 16, 2024

Fox Rothschild was among three first-time entrants into the Am Law 100 this year, jumping up 10 spots from a year ago.

Pryor Cashman is pleased to announce that Paul E. Van Horn and Erica Howard-Potter have joined the firm as partners in the Trusts + Estates Practice and Private Client Group.

For years, legal intake was handled by whoever was available: a receptionist, an assistant, a paralegal, then an attorney. In 2026, more firms are questioning that approach. Inquiries now arrive by phone, email, text, and web form, and firms are increasingly hiring remote specialists to own the process

Recently, Managing Partner Ronald Shechtman spoke with The American Lawyer about the growing competition among Am Law firms to acquire middle-market clients.

Joshua Horn's blog post, "Why The SEC Does Not Want The Free Lunch," originally posted the firm's Securities Compliance Sentinel, was mentioned as one of the top postings for October 19, 2015.

Contributing to IFLR's Women in Business Law Group's Best Practice Series on inclusiveness, partner Jessica Delbaum (New York-Antitrust) wrote an article on using your network effectively.

Mark L. Silow was featured in the Law360 article, "Fox Rothschild's Mark Silow Answers The Call Of The Wild."

The Alabama State Bar has issued comprehensive guidance on how existing professional conduct rules apply when lawyers use artificial intelligence tools in their practice. This formal opinion addresses critical questions about competence, confidentiality, supervision, billing practices, and professional responsibility in an AI-assisted legal environment. Understanding these ethical obligations is essential for law firms and legal departments navigating the integration of generative and agentic AI technologie

For decades, law firms have used the legal industry's preferred economic model – the billable hour – to track time as the primary method of determining value.

Mark L. Silow, Mark L. Morris, Abraham C. Reich and Phillip E. Griffin were featured in Philadelphia Business Journal article, "Big Philadelphia Law Firm Announces Management Transition."

California's 2026 legislative session concluded with fewer employment bills than in previous years, but several significant measures await Governor Newsom's decision by September 30. Key proposals address automated decision systems in employment, workplace surveillance restrictions, expanded bereavement leave, AI-driven workforce displacement notices, and modifications to last year's controversial "stay-or-pay" legislation.

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries remain protected despite the September 9, 2026 expiration date, though no formal announcement has been made regarding the program's future. This development raises critical questions about employer obligations and the potential scenarios that may unfold, including termination with a 60-day notice period or an extension of the designation.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued Individual Notices permitting certain Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries to demonstrate continued work authorization through September 9, 2026. This development arrives weeks after most TPS-based Employment Authorization Documents expired, creating challenges for employers and employees navigating reverification procedures and compliance requirements.

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has approved significant revisions to California’s workplace first aid requirements for both construction and general industry. For general industry employers, the most notable change is the elimination of the longstanding requirement that first aid kit contents be approved by a consulting physician. Instead, employers may now comply by providing a first aid kit meeting ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2021 Class A requirements.

The EU Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements sold in the European market, establishing a comprehensive framework for hardware and software security. Starting September 11, 2026, manufacturers face new reporting obligations for actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe security incidents, with strict timelines ranging from 24 hours to one month depending on the type of report.

The Small Business Administration has proposed significant changes to size standards that determine whether companies qualify as small businesses for federal contracting purposes. Understanding these numerical thresholds and their implications is crucial for contractors navigating the government marketplace.

In February 2016, China's General Office of the State Council issued its Opinion on Strengthening Management of the Service for Foreigners' Permanent Residency, setting out a framework for the development of less restrictive...

California lawmakers have sent Senate Bill 690 to Governor Gavin Newsom, teeing up a narrowing of website-tracking litigation under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), who has until September 30 to sign or veto the legislation. If signed, the bill would eliminate private lawsuits asserting website-based “pen register” and “trap and trace” claims under Section 638.51 of CIPA. For businesses that have received demand letters or are defending lawsuits premised on routine website technologies—such as cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar tracking technology—the bill would offer relief from certain types of claims asserted under CIPA.

The EFAA creates an exception to the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA’) by allowing a person alleging conduct constituting workplace sexual harassment or sexual assault to invalidate arbitration agreements and to pursue his or her claims in court. 9 U.S.C. §§ 401–02.

In Italy, at the moment, discussions on the future of the world of work generally focus on remote working, but the gradual introduction of the short (four-day) week for equal pay is the hottest topic on the minds of employers.