As we reported in July, with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) in a state of limbo since the beginning of President Donald J. Trump’s second term, several states, including New York, are considering...more
On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned a federal district court’s decision to block the enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) against the State of Texas....more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on August 15 issued a significant ruling that reinstates the enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) against the State of Texas effective immediately. This...more
On Sunday, August 3, most of the 62 Democratic members of the 150-member Texas House of Representatives left the state, blocking a scheduled Monday vote on proposed congressional redistricting maps. Their absence left the...more
After several months without a functioning quorum, President Trump nominated James Murphy and Scott Mayer to fill vacant seats on the National Labor Relations Board late last week, signaling the potential for a significant...more
On July 17, 2025, the White House sent a series of nominations to the Senate, including nominations for two National Labor Relations Board members – Scott Mayer and James Murphy. If confirmed, the nominees would join sitting...more
Several states are considering “trigger” laws that would allow their own labor authorities to effectively enforce labor laws if the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) fails or is unable to do so. This...more
Recent uncertainty at the federal level involving labor relations disputes has prompted states to take action, particularly since the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) currently has too many vacancies to issue decisions....more
As we previously reported here, since May 22, 2025, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) has lacked a quorum of at least three members after the U.S. Supreme Court stayed the reinstatement of former Board...more
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Nathan Simington announced yesterday that he will resign his seat at the FCC on Friday, June 6, and Democratic Commissioner Geoffrey Starks announced that he also will...more
On May 6, 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Brittany Bull Panuccio to be a Commissioner on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If confirmed, Panuccio would serve as a member of the Commission until July...more
President Trump has nominated a Republican attorney, Brittany Panuccio, to fill one of the three open seats on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If confirmed by the Senate, this would restore the...more
TL;DR: Some big changes. On Tuesday, the Trump Administration nominated Brittany Bull Panuccio to the spot on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that has been vacant since Keith Sonderling’s term expired last...more
Key Takeaways - - After Commissioner Allen Dickerson's departure, the FEC, a six-member agency, is left with three commissioners. - Because actions pertaining to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 require a four-vote...more
After the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, few areas of government have avoided disruption or controversy, and the regulation of credit unions—normally a quiet corner within the federal bureaucracy—has...more
NLRB member Gwynne A. Wilcox’s status with the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) continues to move back and forth faster than a pinball on tilt....more
On April 7, 2025, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Member Gwynne Wilcox was again reinstated after initially being fired by President Trump in a short email on January 27, 2025, stating that he had lost confidence in...more
On April 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a brief order, staying the District Court’s order reinstating former National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) Member Gwynne A. Wilcox. The Board is...more
Chief Justice John Roberts just ensured that President Trump’s unprecedented termination of Democrat NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox will stand for now – and it appears the battle could be heading to a final conclusion in the...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has ruled that National Labor Relations Board Member Gwynne Wilcox will return to work while she challenges her removal. This latest decision reverses a prior decision by a...more
NLRB member Gwynne A. Wilcox’s status with the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) moves back and forth faster than a table tennis ball at an Olympic match....more
In his first few months in office, President Donald Trump has taken significant steps to reshape the composition and enforcement priorities of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity...more
On March 28, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit temporarily stayed a prior order by Judge Beryl Howell of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia reinstating...more
On March 28, 2025, a divided three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that President Donald Trump likely has the authority to remove National Labor Relations Board...more
Approximately three weeks ago, we reported that Judge Berly A. Howell, granted fired NLRB Board Member Gwynne A.Wilcox’s motion for summary judgment and reinstated her as a Board member. This decision restored the NLRB’s...more