On September 16, 2026, Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Elizabeth Warren, together with Representatives Val Hoyle, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Suhas Subramanyam, introduced the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026 (the “Act”) in the House and
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Parting Ways Professionally: Key Considerations in Drafting Separation Agreements
When it comes to agreements governing an employee’s separation from employment, the fine print matters—and in New York, that print has recently become even finer. Courts across the state have enforced tightened requirements on what employers must do to draft
Training in the Safe Zone: Building AI Models in Copyright Havens
The global artificial intelligence race is no longer defined solely by compute power and algorithmic breakthroughs. It is increasingly shaped by national copyright policies governing the ingestion of training data. As model builders race toward artificial general intelligence, they can
Managing Multistate Employment Compliance
by Ryan Gehbauer, Susan Lorenc, Josh Hughes & Zoe Spector · September 21, 2026
https://www.dorseyworkwatch.com/files/2026/09/OneCompanyFiftyRulebooks.mp4For employers with employees across multiple states, a single workplace policy can quickly become a multistate compliance issue. Federal law often provides the
“At-Will” Employment Can Be a Trap for Canadian Companies with U.S. Employees
One of the biggest differences between employment in Canada and employment in the U.S. is the fact that, with the exception of a few jurisdictions, employment in the U.S. is “at-will.” While in Canada employees who are terminated without cause
Protecting the Pint: Rebel Creamery Appeals Trade Dress Judgment
An Employment Lawyer’s Guide to Surviving the AI Workplace
by Susan Lorenc, Henry Adebisi & Julian Nunally · September 16, 2026
https://www.dorseyworkwatch.com/files/2026/09/AI-Is-Ruining-Your-Life.mp4AI is becoming part of nearly every stage of the employment relationship, from recruiting and hiring to performance management, workplace investigations and litigation. While these tools
Who Owns an AI Celebrity? Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, Erling Haaland, and the Limits of Trademark and Publicity Rights
Erling Haaland had a very “online” World Cup. As Norway ”rowed” its way through the tournament, social media reimagined its star striker as a Viking leader, a K-pop idol, and the star of an endless supply of memes, TikTok
SEC Announces Reduction in Securities Registration Fees for Fiscal Year 2027
Effective October 1, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is lowering the fee rate for public companies and other issuers who register their securities. The new fee will drop from $138.10 to $87.00 per million dollars registered.For example, an
Influencers at Work: Novel Issues in Employee Speech
This year, employees across industries stoked controversy with their out-of-work activities. On Wall Street, junior bankers posed for a fashion photoshoot that showcased their significant spending habits – a shoot which many of their employers did not authorize. In law,