The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, has issued its tentative ruling in Variety Media, LLC v. Superior Court, the closely watched writ proceeding that asks whether the pen register provisions of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) apply
The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, has issued its tentative ruling in Variety Media, LLC v. Superior Court, the closely watched writ proceeding that asks whether the pen register provisions of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”)
Seyfarth Synopsis: San Francisco just delivered a bundle of joy for new parents. The city reduced the employment tenure requirement under its Paid Parental Leave Ordinance from 180 days to 90 days, meaning eligible employees can start accessing employer-paid supplemental
On August 11, 2026, the Colorado Department of Law released a single set of proposed rules substantially building out two 2026 statutes: the Automated Decision-Making Technology Act (“ADMT Act”) and the Conversational Artificial Intelligence Service Operator Requirements (the “Chatbot Safety Act”). Both laws
By: Mecole Tate and Chelsea Hoffman
Seyfarth Synopsis: San Francisco just delivered a bundle of joy for new parents. The city reduced the employment tenure requirement under its Paid Parental Leave Ordinance from 180 days to 90 days, meaning eligible
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we note that Illinois adult-use dispensaries will now be able to sell medical marijuana. Virginia’s hemp ban is in
Senior United States District Judge William H. Orrick, sitting in the Northern District of California, denied a motion to dismiss last week in an Automated License Plate Recognition (“ALPR”) matter, McGinty v. Reimagined Parking LLC, d/b/a Imperial Parking.[1] Judge
Episode 05: Utilizing Coaching to Prevent Workplace Flashpoints Conflict
Hosted by Dawn Solowey with special guest Chelsea Hoffman
In this episode of the Cultural Flashpoints Vidcast, Dawn Solowey sits down with Chelsea Hoffman to explore how one-on-one coaching can
On August 14, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released three key updates for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries and their employers. As expected, USCIS announced the final termination date for TPS for Somalia, as a District Court Judge
By: Belma Burkic, Julie Barnard, and Mia BatistaOn August 5, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Alert PA-2026-05, updating portions of the USCIS Policy Manual relating to evidentiary standards, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and Notices of Intent to Deny
