Davis & Gilbert LLP is a New York-based law firm that provides legal services to a diverse client base across the United States and internationally. The firm publishes content focused on legal issues affecting various industries, including advertising, marketing, technology, labor and employment, and data privacy. Their publications often analyze regulatory developments, compliance challenges, and emerging trends such as artificial intelligence in the workplace and consumer protection laws. They also produce industry reports and case studies highlighting legal strategies and outcomes for clients in sectors like retail, digital platforms, and food services. The firm addresses topics like advertising truthfulness, children’s online privacy, data protection regulations, and social media influencer risks.
What matters more when selecting 401(k) investments: results or process? A new proposal from the U.S. Department of Labor suggests the answer may be clearer than ever.
In a newly issued Benefits + Compensation alert, Mark Bokert, Alan Hahn, AliceRose…
Connecticut employers:
The Connecticut governor has signed into law a wide-reaching bill that significantly expands employment protections and compliance obligations
Effective 10/1/26, CT employers must:
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New Jersey employers:
On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development adopted new regulations clarifying the state’s statutory “ABC test” for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. These regulations apply…
New York, Connecticut and Vermont employers, take note!
On May 4, 2026, the Second Circuit issued a ruling that affects FLSA collective actions. In Provencher v. Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution LLC, the court rules that a federal district court may…
Subscription businesses beware: the compliance landscape is shifting quickly, and regulators are paying close attention.
Even with uncertainty around the FTC’s “click to cancel” rule, enforcement isn’t slowing down. Federal and state authorities continue to prioritize automatic renewal practices, with…
Virginia employers, take note.
Effective July 1, 2026, a series of new employment laws will go into effect in Virginia. Two of the key changes for employers are:
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First in the South: Virginia Enacts Paid Family & Medical Leave
Virginia has become the first southern US state to enact a statewide paid family and medical leave (PFML) program. It joins roughly 15 total states + D.C. in enacting…
In wage and hour news, on April 21, 2026, a former hourly employee filed a proposed California class action against a well-known consumer online review and local-business search platform alleging, among other claims, that the company failed to pay for…
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a proposed rule to clarify how “joint employer” status is determined under the FLSA (a key federal wage/hour law).
“Joint employment” generally means that two or more separate entities can…
Attention Illinois employers:
The Illinois Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (NICLA) will become effective on June 1, 2026. This law provides unpaid leave to parents with infants in the NICU. The requirement applies to employers with 16 or more…
