2 Oct 2026
New Jersey Expands Family Leave Coverage and Protections
On July 17, 2026, New Jersey law A3451/S2950 went into effect, expanding coverage for workers under the New Jersey Family Leave Act. Previously, New Jersey law required employers with 30+ employees to offer paid family leave to employees who worked at least 1,000 hours in the past 12 months. This new law expands coverage to […]
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Jonathan Goldhirsch
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30 Sep 2026
AI Hiring Tools Under Scrutiny
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in workplace hiring, concerns are growing that these tools may introduce or reinforce bias. Those concerns are central to Mobley v. Workday Inc., a proposed class action filed in 2023 alleging that Workday’s algorithmic applicant-screening tools discriminated on the basis of age, race, and disability in violation of the […]
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Christina Cacioppo
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28 Sep 2026
Your Prospectus May Soon Live in Your Inbox: What the SEC’s E-Delivery Proposal Means for Investors
On July 16, 2026, the SEC proposed Regulation E-Delivery, a rule that would make electronic delivery the default way companies, brokers, and investment advisers send investors the disclosures securities law requires. For decades, paper has been the default and electronic delivery something investors had to affirmatively choose. This proposal would flip that presumption, and the […]
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Braeden Hodges
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24 Sep 2026
No Jury Allowed: What Dropbox’s Charter Change Means for Shareholder Rights
If a Dropbox shareholder ever wants to sue the company’s board of directors for breaching its duties, that shareholder will no longer be able to do so before a jury. At its May 2026 annual meeting, Dropbox shareholders approved a charter amendment waiving the right to a jury trial for “internal actions,” meaning disputes over […]
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Braeden Hodges
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22 Sep 2026
The Perpetual Future of Cryptocurrency Derivatives
The CFTC crypto framework has recently been significantly updated. The pilot to these regulatory changes started in December 2025. In March 2026, the CFTC proceeded to publish an FAQ to further clarify how firms can use crypto assets and blockchain-cased systems under the current rules. In that same month, the CFTC and SEC announced they […]
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Ellen Lee
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14 Sep 2026
New York’s Proposed Non-Compete Ban: What Employees Need to Know
New York employees may want to keep an eye on Senate Bill S09759, which would significantly limit the use of non-compete agreements in the state. The bill, which passed the New York Senate but did not receive a vote in the Assembly before the close of the 2026 legislative session, would prohibit employers from requiring […]
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Kathryn Hettler
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10 Sep 2026
Early Court Decisions Show the PUMP Act Is Giving Nursing Employees More Protection
The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, commonly known as the PUMP Act, was enacted in 2022 as an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The law requires most employers to provide nursing employees with reasonable break time and a private space, other than a bathroom, to express breast milk for […]
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Alexa N. Salazar
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27 Aug 2026
NYC Takes Steps Toward Stronger Workplace Heat Protections
A recent executive order from Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed in June 2026 directs city agencies to analyze workers’ compensation claims to better understand how often heat-related illnesses occur on the job. The order also requires mayoral agencies to develop heat illness prevention plans for employees and contractors, while reviewing whether additional construction site heat safety […]
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Alexa N. Salazar
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25 Aug 2026
In The Eye of the Storm: Brooklyn Cyclones and Tip Stealing
On August 13, 2026, New York City local news outlet The City Reporter broke the story that “Brooklyn Cyclones concessions workers have been getting stiffed on some of their paychecks this season, as tips disappeared under new management.” The Cyclones are Brooklyn’s beloved minor league baseball team, and legions of New Yorkers make the trek […]
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Bill Baker
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20 Aug 2026
Reasonable Accommodations: Understanding Your Workplace Rights
When you have a disability and need a workplace adjustment to perform your job, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives you the right to request a reasonable accommodation from your employer. The ADA is a federal law that prohibits disability discrimination and requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants […]
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Kathryn Hettler
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5 Aug 2026
New York Legislature Passes Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act
On May 13, 2026, the New York State Legislature passed Assembly Bill A4424A, the Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act. The bill now awaits the Governor’s signature. If signed into law, the Act will take effect immediately and will invalidate any express or implied contractual provision that waives or otherwise limits an employee’s substantive or procedural […]
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Christina Cacioppo
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3 Aug 2026
The Supreme Court’s Sports Decision Isn’t the End of the Story for Transgender Rights
The Supreme Court’s Sports Decision Isn’t the End of the Story for Transgender Rights The United States Supreme Court recently held that states may maintain women’s and girls’ sports teams based on biological sex without violating Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause. In West Virginia v. B.P.J., the Court concluded that states may determine […]
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Shawn R. Clark
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31 Jul 2026
When The Issuer Moves for Lead Plaintiff: Genius Group Ltd. v. Citadel Securities LLC, 2026 WL 1760342 (S.D.N.Y. June 18, 2026)
In a lead plaintiff contest involving unique circumstances, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected issuer and public company Genius Group Limited’s (“Genius”) application to serve as lead plaintiff in Genius Group Ltd. v. Citadel Securities LLC, 2026 WL 1760342 (S.D.N.Y. June 18, 2026). The securities class action lawsuit […]
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Faruqi & Faruqi
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27 Jul 2026
NY Passes Law To Protect Employees From Severance Ultimatums
On June 1, 2026, New York legislators passed the “No Severance Ultimatums Act,” Senate Bill S372A. The Act provides employees with additional time to review the terms of a severance agreement prior to signing it. The Act requires that an employer must provide an employee with at least 21 days to consider the terms of […]
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Jonathan Goldhirsch
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16 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Declines to Revisit Religious Accommodation Rules for Employers
The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to review whether employers may deny religious accommodations, when granting those accommodations could conflict with state regulations and expose the employer to penalties. The cases, Does v. Hochul and Braccia v. Northwell Health Systems, involved former New York healthcare workers who challenged the denial of their requests for religious […]
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Alexa N. Salazar
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13 Jul 2026
Know Your Rights: Height and Weight Employment Protections in New York City
New York City is among a small but growing number of jurisdictions that have enacted protections against height and weight discrimination. Under the New York City Human Rights Law, employees and job applicants are protected from discrimination based on their height, weight, or body size. Since November 26, 2023, employers generally may not base employment […]
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Faruqi & Faruqi
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9 Jul 2026
Blockchain-Based Equity Markets and the Limits of Securities Regulation
The Securities and Exchange Commission appears increasingly willing to accommodate blockchain-based securities markets, including tokenized versions of publicly traded stocks. SEC officials have outlined potential pathways for tokenized securities trading, including an “‘innovation exemption,’ which will provide market participants with a cabined framework to begin facilitating the trading of tokenized securities on-chain . . . .” Meanwhile, traditional exchanges, […]
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Braeden Hodges
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8 Jul 2026
New York Court of Appeals Rejects Maintenance Company’s Efforts To Dismiss Prevailing Wage Claims
On June 23, 2026, the New York Court of Appeals decided Walton v. Comfort Sys. USA (Syracuse), Inc., 2026 N.Y. Slip Op. 03911, 2026 WL 1790858 (N.Y. June 23, 2026), holding that maintenance technicians could proceed with their suit seeking prevailing wages from their employer. The employer argued that the technicians’ suit should be dismissed, […]
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Jonathan Goldhirsch
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29 Jun 2026
DOJ Continues to Shift Away from Disparate Impact Liability
The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a legal opinion concluding that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidelines on disparate impact liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act are unconstitutional. The opinion is consistent with a broader administrative shift away from disparate impact liability. This opinion follows the Trump Administration’s Executive Order outlining […]
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Christina Cacioppo
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25 Jun 2026
When “Free From” Claims Raise More Questions Than Answers
More than ever, consumers are interested in clean beauty—cosmetics, skincare, and hair products formulated without ingredients perceived as harmful, harsh, or otherwise undesirable. As consumers become more educated about the ingredients used in traditional beauty products, including those they may wish to avoid, manufacturers have responded to this growing demand by marketing products as “natural,” […]
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Aisha Z. Iftikhar
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24 Jun 2026
Prediction Markets: How Insider Trading Is the New Crisis
Prediction markets, also known as information markets, allow participants to bet on the outcome of future events through online platforms. Events include sports competitions or election results. The products that are traded on prediction markets are often called event contracts. Event contracts are “contracts that allow traders to bet on the occurrence of nonoccurrence of […]
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Ellen Lee
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