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Waters No Less Rocky After Landmark BIPA Settlement
A year and a half has passed since one of the most remarkable jury verdicts in Illinois history. The Rogers v. BNSF case was the first Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) case tried to a jury verdict,…
Is the 2nd Circuit’s Pfizer Decision Enough to Rescue DEI Initiatives?
We have previously discussed the impact of the Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellow of Harvard College (SFFA) on diversity, equity and inclusion in the…
EEOC Releases Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2023
It comes as no surprise that the EEOC’s enforcement activity, charge activity, and settlements have all increased under a Democratic administration. The EEOC’s recent Annual Performance Report paints that picture in…
The H-1B Process Springs Forward: Changes to the Upcoming H-1B Registration, Petition, and Fee Schedule
As the birds begin chirping and the flowers get ready to bloom, it can only mean that the H-1B cap season is quickly approaching. Prospective H-1B candidates and employers prepare for a coveted “lottery” win, vying for…
Senate Bill 699 Bolsters California Non-Compete Ban
Background On January 1, 2024, a new law, SB 699, became effective, strengthening California’s Bus. & Prof. Code Section 16600, the state’s long standing non-compete ban. Under Section 16600, “every contract by which…