The Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Bruce v. Adams & Reese, LLP (No. 25-5210) provides critical guidance on the application of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (EFAA). This case clarifies the pleading
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Flip-Flop: Feds Announce a Final Rule on Joint Employer Status and a Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Status
Takeaways
- The National Labor Relations Board has reinstated its 2020 joint employer standard, requiring substantial direct and immediate control over essential terms and conditions of employment to establish joint employer status.
- The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed rescinding its
Supreme Court Considers the Limits of Presidential Removal Power Over the Federal Reserve
In Trump v. Cook, the Supreme Court is considering whether to stay a district court order that prevents the President from removing Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook. Although the case reaches the Court at the preliminary-injunction stage, it raises
When Property Rules Shape Gun Rights: The Supreme Court Considers Wolford v. Lopez
In Wolford v. Lopez, the Supreme Court is examining how far states may go in regulating licensed concealed-carry firearms after New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022). The case challenges Hawaii and California
Supreme Court Considers Whether Idaho’s Ban on Transgender Participation in Women’s Sports Violates Equal Protection
In Little v. Hecox, the Supreme Court is considering whether Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act violates the Equal Protection Clause by barring transgender women and girls from participating on female-designated sports teams in public schools. The case, argued alongside
Decision Alert: Supreme Court Unanimously Holds That There Is a “Reasonable Time” Limit To Challenge Void Judgments
On January 20, 2026, in Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton, the Supreme Court unanimously held that litigants do not have unlimited time to challenge judgments as void; instead, they must file any such challenge within a “reasonable
Grant Alert
Salazar v. Paramount Global
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Salazar v. Paramount Global, a case that could significantly clarify the scope of the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”) and its application to modern digital media platforms. The case
Dykema Drives Webinar | What to Do When the Government Comes Knocking
When government officials show up, seconds count. Join Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility, and Transportation team on March 24 for practical guidance on responding to criminal search warrants, administrative ICE warrants, and warrantless visits. Jennifer Beidel, Mark Chutkow, and Sarah
Michigan Court of Appeals Reminds Employers of the Importance of Carefully Drafting Employment Agreements and Onboarding Documents
Takeaways
- Employers that include unambiguous contractual language regarding integration and modification in employment agreements must ensure that the agreement contains all relevant terms and conditions of employment.
- Careless drafting or inconsistent onboarding documents can eliminate otherwise enforceable employer protections.
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DEI in the Crosshairs: EEOC Enforcement and Texas AG Scrutiny Signal Heightened Risk for Employers
On February 18, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc., alleging sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The suit centers on an employer-sponsored event held