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Arbitration Obligations for Employers: A Decision on the Duty To Initiate
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Good News for California Employers: California Court Upholds Arbitration in PAGA Disputes
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Close Enough Is Not Good Enough When It Comes to Consumers’ Privacy Rights
We’re not playing horseshoes here, folks. It’s time to review your consumer privacy rights forms and mechanisms.
Key Takeaways
- The fields relating to requests to opt-out of sale/sharing and requests to limit should only solicit the information strictly necessary to
Attention L.A. Employers: Minimum Wage Increases Ahead for LAX and Los Angeles Hotel Workers
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Interpretation of BIPA Amendment Splits the Courts: Implications for Businesses
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- Conflicting court rulings regarding the retroactivity of the BIPA Amendment create significant legal ambiguity for businesses facing pending lawsuits.
- It is crucial for businesses to stay informed about ongoing BIPA litigation developments, as outcomes could have substantial financial implications.
Navigating the New Framework: Strategies for Compliance Amid the New Administration’s DEI Rollbacks
Since inauguration, the Trump Administration has targeted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (“DEIA”) programs across both public and private sectors. The administration’s stated goal is to eliminate what it describes as unlawful employment and
Privacy Pitfalls in AI: A Closer Look at DeepSeek and Qwen
As AI continues to advance at a rapid pace, two notable foreign players have emerged: DeepSeek and Qwen. These powerful AI models, developed by a Chinese lab and Alibaba, respectively, have garnered attention for their impressive capabilities and potential to
Michigan’s Last-Minute Sick Leave Overhaul: Key Changes Employers Need to Know
In an 11th-hour compromise late on February 20th, the Michigan Legislature passed an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act that was scheduled to go into effect on February 21st. The amendatory act addresses many of the provisions of the
Dykema Releases 2025 Automotive Trends Report: Navigating Industry Transformation Amidst Regulatory Shifts, Tech Advances, and Supply Chain Strain
Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, a four-time recipient of Law360’s Practice Group of the Year for Transportation, is pleased to announce the release of its 3rd Annual Automotive Trends Report. This comprehensive analysis offers critical legal insights into