Michael Jordan is best known for his offensive skills, but his defense was an underrated aspect of his play; he was 1998 Defensive Player of the Year, after all. So it’s fitting that he features prominently in a recent decision
Since its inception, California’s Private Attorneys General Act has provided the plaintiff’s bar with a uniquely powerful tool. By deputizing “aggrieved employees” to enforce California’s Labor Code on the state’s behalf, PAGA has enabled private counsel to pursue civil action
Illinois lawmakers were busy in 2025, passing laws and amendments to existing laws that impact Illinois employers as of January 1, 2026.
First, Illinois amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”), which prohibits discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation against
Sweeping amendments to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”), N.Y. C. Admin. Code. 20-911 et seq. recently took effect on February 22, 2026. ESSTA requires employers to provide employees in New York City with paid and
Following his inauguration in January 2025, President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) policies across the public and private sector. Particularly concerning for private employers who are federal contractors, Executive Order 14173, “Ending
Ryan Gehbauer joined Dorsey as a Partner in the Labor & Employment group in Dallas.
Ryan handles matters arising from all aspects of the employment relationship, including wage and hour issues, hiring disputes, background checks, and restrictive covenants.
Read more
On March 23, 2026, Washington’s Governor Bob Ferguson signed a law that eliminates non-compete agreements, severely restricts non-solicitation agreements, and imposes other requirements related to all Washington employees.
Who is covered?
This law applies to all employees in Washington, even
For the first time in more than two decades, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) released new Industry Segment-Specific Voluntary Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) for Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs). This new Medicare Advantage
Klutch Sports Group is a well-known sports management company that was founded in his home city by Cleveland native Rich Paul and that represents – most famously – LeBron James (also born and raised in Ohio). Klutch Sports owns a
