The Department of Justice announced one if its most aggressive and wide-ranging enforcement actions to date, a coordinated two-week operation spanning 32 federal districts.

Wait a minute! Before you write that check to your favorite council person's election committee, you need to consider new rules in California...

Can a bankruptcy trustee recover a fraudulent transfer made six, eight, ten years ago? Bankruptcy courts around the country are answering that question with a resounding...

A federal court in Wisconsin recently denied a haircare product dealer's motion for summary judgment on its Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (WFDL) and breach of contract claims...

The appointment of a receiver can be a powerful tool in obtaining satisfaction of a judgment against a debtor. A court's broad discretion to keep a receiver in place,...

Enforcement of the California Consumer Protection Act, as amended by the CPRA (collectively, CCPA), officially began on July 1, 2023 with one wrinkle.

A federal court in Michigan recently granted Domino's motion to compel arbitration of a collective action relating to wage claims but denied Domino's motion for sanctions...

A federal court in Minnesota recently granted franchisor Snap Fitness Inc.'s motion for preliminary injunction against an out-of-state franchisee that announced its intentions...

The Labor Commissioner's office has issued yet another interpretation of California's new Paid Sick Leave law applicable to employers who have elected to use the "no accrual and no carry over" system.

On February 18, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled, "Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization," which simply instructs the Director of the Domestic Policy Council Vince Haley...

As 2024 winds down, many are wondering what 2025 may bring in the world of compensation and benefits. Our ERISA attorneys use their decades of experience...

A federal court in Michigan has granted a franchisor's motion for preliminary injunction against former franchisees for violating the franchise agreements' post-termination...

If you own an interest in a legal entity, you will likely need to comply with new reporting requirements, in some cases as early as January 1, 2024.

On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department announced suspension of the March 21, 2025 deadline for filing under the Corporate Transparency Act...

The United States Supreme Court recently settled a circuit split concerning when an involuntary lateral transfer may violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Under recently finalized federal regulations (commonly referred to as the "Fiduciary Rule") that were scheduled to become effective on September 23, 2024...

Current reports estimate there will be over $5 billion in insured losses from Hurricane Helene, as the devastating hurricane tore through at least six states and has resulted in over 100 deaths...

Various laws require companies to post and regularly update privacy policies that reflect the information practices of the company.

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced its Final Non-Compete Rule ("Rule"). The Rule bans companies from entering into new non-compete...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court answered "no" to a certified question from the First Circuit Court of Appeals asking whether plaintiff franchisees...