Judge Temporarily Pauses Parole in Place Program for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren

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After the Parole in Place Program (“Keeping Families Together”) went into effect on August 19, 2024, sixteen State Attorneys General filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) et. al. The complaint alleges that the program is unlawful and will cause irreparable harm to the states that…

Wage and Hour Around the Corner: DOL Issues Guidance on Wage-Hour Risk Posed by Artificial Intelligence

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The rules governing the employment relationship are always changing. Laws creating new employer obligations, technology solutions making work more efficient and more complicated, and rules governing the resolution of disputes between employers and their workers are around every corner. Wage and Hour Around the Corner is a new blog series…

California Website Owners: Key Updates on Cookie Banners, Arbitration, and Privacy Compliance – Webinar on Sep 10, 2024

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Speakers – Kathleen McConnell, Gina Ferrari, and Vincent Smolczynski About the Program: Do you operate a website in California? Are you considering a cookies banner? Does your website terms compel arbitration? Then you need to know about the latest in California Privacy Litigation and Compliance.  Join us for an insightful…

Why the negative impact of non-competes is overstated (Part 2)

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As we discussed in our previous blog on non-competes (as well as other types of restraint of trade), the move to add regulation has been gaining momentum since Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced in August 2023 a Competition Review to examine competition laws, policies and institutions. Whilst the move to…

Webinar – Enforcement Strategies Beyond Litigation: Leveraging Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Presenters: Daniel Hart, Daniel Whang, and Sierra Chinn-Liu Navigating the complexities of trade secret enforcement often involves more than just traditional litigation. Join us for a compelling webinar in our 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, where our panel of Seyfarth attorneys will delve into the strategic advantages of using alternative dispute…

Fifth Circuit Set to Weigh Challenge to FTC’s CARS Rule

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The administrative challenge brought by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and another trade association against the Combating Auto Retail Scams (“CARS”) Trade Regulation Rule, issued last year by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), will be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on October 7,…

PAGA Paraphrased – Stone v. Alameda Health System

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By: Phillip J. Ebsworth and Brian B. Gillis Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Supreme Court held that PAGA does not apply to public entity employers. The California Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal and prior appellate court decisions to conclude that the PAGA statute, legislative history, and public policy support…

FTC Continues Aggressive Enforcement Actions To Deter Deceptive Pricing Practices By Car Dealers

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On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Arizona Attorney General announced a $2.6 million settlement to resolve claims that Coulter Motor Company used deceptive online advertising to lure customers into its two Arizona dealerships; duped consumers into paying for unwanted “add-on” products; and engaged in discriminatory…

New Ruling Expands Trademark Owners’ Rights in Retail Space

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Trademark lawyers are often asked: “What’s the difference between a trademark and a service mark?” In general, a trademark refers to a brand name used in connection with goods, while a service mark is one that is used in connection with the provision of services.  The services must be provided…

In defence of non-disclosure agreements

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Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs or confidentiality agreements) have come under fire in recent years due to concerns that they silence victims, conceal unlawful behaviour and prevent companies and regulators from understanding the full scope of systemic problems. These are all valid concerns. However, the part that often gets overlooked when discussing…

Second USCIS FY 2025 Cap Lottery: A New Opportunity for H-1B Applicants

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In a significant development for H-1B visa hopefuls, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has completed a second lottery for the Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B cap. The H-1B program enables U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers for roles that typically require at least a bachelor’s degree in the…

Governor Pritzker Signs Amendment Limiting Damages To A Single Recovery

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Earlier this year, we reported that the Illinois Senate passed Senate Bill 2979 with a vote of 46 to 13, and the Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 2979 with a vote 81 to 30. This bill addressed concerns arising from recent legal interpretations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA,” 740…

Purple Haze: LPA Mandate Poised to Continue Causing Confusion and Chaos for California Cannabis Licensees

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It is not often that the government has the opportunity to regulate and oversee an entirely brand new market; and, in the case of California, when it legalized recreational cannabis for adult-use, it decided to mandate involvement of labor unions in the state’s emerging cannabis industry, through implementation of a…

BRP Cards Expiration and UKVI Account Factsheet – Action Required

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In an effort to introduce a fully digital immigration system, the UK Government has announced that Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) and Biometric Residence Cards (BRC) will be phased out, and that as of January 1, 2025, they will no longer be in circulation. To address some concerns for employees and…

Olympic Thrills to Patent Skills: Understanding Apparatus and Method Claims

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This year’s Olympic Games have already been packed with compelling storylines.  These storylines include the somewhat controversial opening ceremony to Yusuf “hold my beer” Dikec winning hearts and the silver medal in pistol shooting, and Simone Biles clinching her tenth gold medal (with more possibly on the way).  Adding to…

Standard Contract Waiver Analysis Applies to Arbitration Agreements

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Supreme Court reaffirmed that arbitration agreements are on equal footing with other types of contracts. Therefore, a court should apply the same principles that apply to other contracts to determine whether the party seeking to enforce an arbitration agreement has waived its right to do so.…

August 2024 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note:  while we address certain country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication. We highly recommend reviewing any global mobility inquiries on a case-by-case basis, including any consulate-specific or immigration authority resources, in “real-time” before traveling…

Demystifying the Corporate Transparency Act for Tax-Exempt Organizations – Part 1: When to File a Beneficial Ownership Information Report

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect on January 1, 2024 and some U.S. nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations are still debating how the CTA applies to them. This article provides newly-formed and existing nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations with a general overview of their CTA compliance obligations and exemptions. For information…

Into the Breach Podcast – Episode 34: New Opportunities in Contingent Risk

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Into the Breach is the first law firm podcast exclusively devoted to reps and warranties insurance and the transactional risk markets. Hosted by Seyfarth partners Bryan M. O’Keefe and Gena B. Usenheimer, the hosts in their unique, buoyant style, interview leaders from the industry, and explore the latest developments, market trends, and news impacting…

Pioneers and Pathfinders Virtual Roundtable Series – Board Leadership in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

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Wednesday, August 7, 202412:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. MDT9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PDT About the Program Seyfarth’s Pioneers and Pathfinders virtual roundtable series has tackled critical topics intended to help our clients navigate the implications of generative AI and…

Cost Accounting Board Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Conform Certain CAS Standards to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

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On June 27, 2024, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy’s  Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Board issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comments on proposed changes to the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) on conformance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) related to CAS 408 (Accounting for costs…

Commissioner Sonderling to Depart from EEOC in August 2024

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Seyfarth Synopsis: EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling, a Republican who first joined the EEOC in 2020, has announced his departure from the Commission in August 2024. Sonderling’s tenure was marked by his significant contributions to discussions on artificial intelligence in employment, establishing him as a leading authority on the subject. His…

Authors Fight Court Order to Produce Pre-Suit Testing Data from ChatGPT in OpenAI Copyright Lawsuit

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Sarah Silverman and her fellow author plaintiffs are fighting a judge’s recent order requiring them to disclose the prompts and outputs they used in preparation for filing their class action lawsuit against ChatGPT owner OpenAI. The judge is giving OpenAI until July 24 to respond to the plaintiffs’ argument that…

Micro-Webinar Series: Legal Insights for the Transportation and Logistics Industries

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About the Program: The first installment of this series will focus on key developments in labor management relations and address the following topics: What unions are prioritizing at the bargaining table and how recent contract settlements impacted industry standards 2023’s wave of high-profile strikes and what they signal for the…

UPDATE: Texas Judge Swiftly Denies Plaintiffs’ Request to Expand Scope of Injunction in FTC Non-Compete Ban Case

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In a rapid-fire response, the Ryan Court in the Northern District of Texas this morning denied Plaintiff and Plaintiff-Intervenors’ Expedited Motion for Limited Reconsideration of the Scope of Preliminary Relief, and Plaintiff and Plaintiff-Intervenors’ Motion for Expedited Consideration of their Motion for Limited Reconsideration of the Scope of Preliminary Relief…

Preliminary Analysis on the Ryan Court’s Order Enjoining the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes

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Commentary:  The Court ruled on Wednesday, July 3, what most of the legal community already believed: that the FTC lacked the substantive rulemaking authority to issue a nationwide ban on non-competes between employers and workers. Nevertheless, the  ruling itself is not likely one that anyone expected.    On the one…

WEBINAR – Time Well Spent Session 7: Compensable Work Time

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About the Program: Much has happened in the ten years since our national Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group wrote ALM’s authoritative Wage & Hour Collective and Class Litigation treatise. We are excited to continue our informative webinar series to discuss—in bite-sized increments—the past decade’s most important changes to the…

Best of Pioneers and Pathfinders: Cindy Cohn

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In honor of Independence Day, we're revisiting our discussion with Cindy Cohn, executive director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). For many years, Cindy has been a champion for civil liberties in the digital space. In our conversation, she spoke about the EFF's history and mission, as well as the…

DC Sources New Revenue From Assignments of Long-Term Leases

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On May 17, 2024, the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) published a notice summarizing the District of Columbia’s current policy regarding the recordation and transfer tax treatment of an assignment of a lease, including a ground lease, with a term of at least 30 years (including…

Hong Kong’s Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption (FSIE) Regime Refined

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To bring Hong Kong’s Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption (FSIE) regime in line with the European Union’s updated guidance on FSIE regimes promulgated in December 2022, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Taxation on Foreign-sourced Disposal Gains) Ordinance 2023 was enacted on 8 December 2023 to refine Hong Kong’s FSIE regime with effect from…

PAGA Reform: AB 2288 and SB 92 Introduced

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Seyfarth Synopsis: PAGA reform has officially been introduced in the state Assembly and Senate! The language of the bills were released detailing the most substantive changes to PAGA in its 20-year history. The bills have numerous provisions that benefit California employers, including imposing more restrictive standing requirements for plaintiffs, codifying…

OEMs Face New Uncertainty on Right to Repair in Maine While Massachusetts Court Continues to Delay Ruling

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Trade associations representing independent repair facilities have become strong advocates for expanding right to repair laws to increase member access to vehicle telematics data. These efforts have created uncertainty for auto manufacturers, most recently in Maine, where state legislators failed in their effort to amend that state’s right to repair…