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Seventh Circuit Raises the Bar for Collective Actions, Gives Employers New Tools at the Notice Stage

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The Seventh Circuit’s decision in Richards v. Eli Lilly & Co. represents the most significant shift in collective action procedure in the circuit in decades. For many years, district courts in the circuit have utilized the...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Ninth Circuit: Every FLSA Opt-in Claim Must Be Sufficiently Connected to Forum State

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On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in Harrington v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, became the latest federal circuit to rule that the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Bristol-Meyers Squibb...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

California Court Narrows “Death Knell” Appeal Rule: Key Takeaways for Employers

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In Chavez v. Hi-Grade Materials Co., the California Court of Appeal issued a ruling that significantly impacts how and when employees can appeal orders denying class certification, especially in cases involving both class...more

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SCOTUS Delivers a Win for Businesses Challenging Federal Agency Actions: 4 Key Takeaways for Employers

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The Supreme Court recently handed a victory to employers by giving them more tools to challenge federal agencies during administrative proceedings. Employers likely know how daunting it can seem to challenge federal officials...more

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Supreme Court Confirms Labour Arbitrators Have Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Human Rights Complaints in Unionized Workplaces

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The Supreme Court of Canada recently confirmed that, subject to express legislative intent to the contrary, where labour legislation provides for the final settlement of disputes arising from a collective agreement, the...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

[Webinar] The “Golden State” of PAGA: Status and Trends of CA Wage and Hour Litigation - August 26th, 10:00 am PT

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Developments during the COVID-19 pandemic have left a dark cloud of uncertainty for employers in the Golden State, and have led to many new claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This webinar will cover how...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The 2019-2020 Judicial Hellholes Report On The Worst Jurisdictions For Defendants

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Every year the American Tort Reform Association (“ATRA”) publishes its “Judicial Hellholes Report.” The Report focuses on litigation issues in state court systems and challenges for corporate defendants in...more

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SCOTUS rules exhaustion of administrative remedies is not jurisdictional – Does it matter?

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On June 3, 2019, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision holding that Title VII’s administrative exhaustion requirement is not a jurisdictional bar to filing a lawsuit in court. The lawsuit involved an individual, Lois...more

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Scotus Makes Defending Job Bias Claims More Difficult for Employers

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On June 3, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed a decision of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, which held that employers in discrimination claims can waive their right to assert that the Plaintiff failed to...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What the United States Supreme Court Holding on EEOC Charges Really Means

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On June 3, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision, written by Justice Ginsberg, that filing an EEOC Charge is not “jurisdictional.”  Fort Bend County, Texas v. Davis, No. 18-525 (June 3, 2019)....more

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Unsuccessful Successor: Court Finds Employer May Be Liable In EEOC Lawsuit For Its Predecessor’s Conduct Under Title VII

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Seyfarth Synopsis: A Maryland federal district court recently found that a successor employer could be liable in an EEOC lawsuit for its predecessor’s alleged employment discrimination. ...more

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Suing Your Employee? Don't Try This at Home

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In Petter v EMC Corporation [2015] EWCA Civ 828, a U.K. subsidiary and its U.S. parent company were prevented by the English courts from continuing non-compete proceedings against an employee in the court of Massachusetts....more

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Workers’ Compensation Ruling Given Preclusive Effect In Discrimination Lawsuit

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In Ly v. County of Fresno, the Court of Appeal held that correctional officers’ claims for race, ethnicity, and national origin discrimination were barred because the claims had been previously denied in...more

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