Trending News

Supreme Court Eliminates Heightened Discrimination Standard Under Title VII

Cleaning the Cupboard—Six More Decisions in One Day, and a Largely Harmonious Court - SCOTUS Today

U.S. Supreme Court Holds Majority-Group Plaintiffs Are Not Subject to a Heightened Evidentiary Standard Under Title VII

Supreme Court Clarifies Title VII Evidentiary Standards in “Reverse Discrimination” Cases, Removing Heightened Standard

“Supreme Court Shakes Things Up: Reversal of the ‘Background Circumstances’ Rule Marks Major Legal Shift”

SCOTUS Levels the Field for “Reverse” Discrimination: Potential Consequences

Supreme Court Invalidates "Background Circumstances" Rule in Title VII Cases

SCOTUS Unanimously Holds One Standard for Discrimination Cases Under Title VII

Changes to Civil Rights Enforcement: New Executive Order Eliminates Disparate-Impact Liability in Federal Regulations

Emerging Legal News

Beltway Buzz, June 20, 2025

by: James J. Plunkett

DOJ Civil Division Sets Enforcement Priorities to Advance Administration’s Policy Objectives

by: T. Scott Kelly & Nonnie L. Shivers

July 2025 Visa Bulletin: Limited Advancement for India and China

by: Amanda R. Goodman

Privacy Tip #447 – Understanding Cybersquatting

by: Linn F. Freedman

Sixth Circuit Holds TPAs Do Not Get a Free Pass from ERISA’s Fiduciary Duties

by: William P. Sweeney & John D. Martini

Trump’s Drone Duet: Executive Orders Cracking Down on Threats While Boosting U.S. Drone Leadership

by: Kathryn M. Rattigan & David E. Carney

Federal Court Strikes Down HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Privacy Rule

by: Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy and Cybersecurity

Why Dumping Sensitive Data on Network Shares is a Liability

by: Kathryn M. Rattigan & Jim Merrifield, IGP, CIGO

California’s SB 690: A Game-Changer for Website Privacy Lawsuits Pushes Forward

by: Kathryn M. Rattigan

Supreme Court Rules Retired Disabled Employee Cannot Bring ADA Claims Over Post-Employment Benefits Change

by: Jonathan R. Mook & Zachary V. Zagger

VPPA Class Action Plaintiffs May Not Waive Arbitration Goodbye

by: Roma Patel

Circuit Court Roundup: DC Cir. Rejects NLRB’s “Irrational” Impasse Ruling, 4th Cir. Green-Lights Union’s “Sharp-Elbowed” Campaign

by: Joshua S. Fox & Yonatan Grossman-Boder

Interview with Liu Yue of the Christian Silvain Foundation on the Highest Damages Awards in a Chinese Fine Arts Case

by: Aaron Wininger

Antitrust Labor Markets: $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement Reshapes College Athletics

by: Mark N. Mallery & Omar F. Hassan

DOJ Civil Division Announces 2025 Priorities: Promises “Aggressive” False Claims Act Enforcement of Civil Rights Violations and “Impermissible” Gender-Affirming Care

by: George B. Breen & Frank C. Morris, JR

Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Two Weeks in Web3 Law: June 20, 2025

by: Jonathan E. Schmalfeld & Stephen A. Rutenberg

Recent Supreme Court Activity with Major Implications for Government Contractors

by: Matthew P. Delfino & Luke Cass

What is the Status of Affirmative Action Plans and Certification in 2025?

by: Abby M. Warren & Jessica C. Pinto

Vermont Expands Family Leave Protections: New Entitlements and Broader Definitions

by: Samuel H. Martin

Senate Finance Committee Proposes Updated and Permanent Qualified Opportunity Zones Text for the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’

by: James O. Lang & Sanford C. Presant

A Headliner Upholding a State Ban on Transition Care for Transgender Minors Leads the Latest Five Decisions - SCOTUS Today

by: Stuart M. Gerson

Snack Wars: Mondelez Challenges Aldi’s Packaging Design Strategy in Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

by: Sara M. Bauer & Stephanie Smiertka Riley

FMC's New Demurrage and Detention Invoicing Rules: What NVOCCs Must Do Now

by: Julia Bonestroo Banegas & Ilsa H. Luther

BREAKING: THEY DID IT!!: SCOTUS Guts the Hobbs Act! District Courts Free to Disregard FCC TCPA Rulings in Civil Enforcement Actions

by: Eric J. Troutman

Benefits Basics – When an Employee Becomes Disabled: A Resource Guide for HR & Benefits Professionals

by: Leigh C. Riley & Amy C. Ciepluch