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What can employers do to minimize liability for workplace harassment claims?

On April 29, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced a $24.5 million settlement with Ameredev II, LLC for violations of state air regulations.

On April 29, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced a $24.5 million settlement with Ameredev II, LLC for violations of state air regulations. This is the largest NMED settlement ever for a civil oil and gas violation.

Since 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been focused on heat-related hazards and possible heat-related injuries and illnesses in indoor and outdoor workplaces.

On February 9, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a former employee's claims for disability discrimination, but reversed dismissal of his alternative age discrimination claim.

The recent flurry of activity regarding tariffs and the resultant market volatility should have public companies reviewing and analyzing their risk factors and MD&A sections...

Five former Directors of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently called on current USPTO Director Kathi Vidal to withdraw proposed changes to terminal disclaimer rules 37 CFR 1.321(c) and (d) (89 FR 40439).

Earlier this year, the U.S. Sentencing Commission voted to approve several amendments to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, including promulgating a new guideline at §4C1.1, entitled Adjustments for Certain Zero-Point Offenders...

On August 30, 2023, the US Department of Labor published a new proposed rule to raise the annual salary level threshold for exempt workers to $55,068 per year – that's $1,059 per week.

On June 18, 2024, the final regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will become effective.

On October 10, 2023, the SEC adopted final rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

For years, employees haven't been able to challenge their employer's decision-making as discriminatory unless it caused a "serious," "significant," or "substantial" change in the "terms and conditions" of their employment.

In case you missed our earlier Alert on the upcoming filing requirements by certain corporate entities, including LLCs, under the Corporate Transparency Act...

On June 18, 2024, the final regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will become effective.

As the expiration of key provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) approaches in December 2025, individuals and businesses alike must prepare for potentially significant tax changes, assuming that current law is not extended in some fashion.

As we alerted clients last year in an employment update, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ("PWFA"), which took effect on June 27, 2023, and applies to all employers with 15 or more employees.

As federal agencies work to revise their NEPA procedures over the next 12 months, industry stakeholders should anticipate potential delays and heightened legal uncertainty surrounding project approvals.