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Here We Go Again? Government Shutdown and Impacts on Immigration
An all too familiar countdown once again as we wait to hear the fate of the…
FTC Cracks Down on Use of No-Hire Agreements As Anti-Competitive
On December 4, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) ordered building services contractor Guardian Industries, Inc.…
The Week in Weed: December 20, 2024
Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…
EPA-pocalypse Now! | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Seyfarth Synopsis: A second Trump administration is likely to bring sweeping changes to environmental regulatory and…
If Pain, Yes Gain – Part 130: Missouri Supreme Court Maintains State Paid Sick Time Law; May 1, 2025 Effective Date Remains – For Now
What You Need to Know: After weeks of anticipation and brewing legal challenges to the impending…
Updated SFO Guidance: Familiar Framework, Sharper Focus—Timing Is Everything
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is raising the stakes. With the publication of new Co-operation and…
Jingle Bells, Bed Bug Tells: New Bed Bug Disclosure Law Goes Into Effect December 22, 2024
Starting December 22, 2024, New York’s Real Property Law (RPL) will be amended to include requirements…
(Smart)Watch Out! The EEOC’s Take on Wearable Tech
By: Taylor Iaculla, Yoon-Woo Nam, and Andrew L. Scroggins Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 19, 2024, the…
FTC Posts $20 Million Settlement With Dealer Group For Alleged Deceptive Practices
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Illinois Attorney General announced a…
Fifth Circuit Court Stays Nationwide Injunction on CTA Enforcement – BOI Reporting Requirements Resume
On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order…
Additional Protections for Seattle App-Based Workers Take Effect On January 1, 2025
Seattle continues to expand protections for app-based workers (sometimes referred to as “gig workers”) working within…
Olympic Sized Wages: LA City Council Takes Next Steps on “Olympic Wage” Ordinance
Seyfarth Synopsis: The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is already bringing change to the city. On December…
Federal District Court Dismisses Another 401(k) Forfeitures Suit
Seyfarth Synopsis: Since September 2023, there have been at least 25 lawsuits filed claiming the ability…
The Saga Continues: Fifth Circuit Court Reinstates Nationwide Injunction on CTA Pausing FinCEN’s Recently Announced Reporting Deadlines
What You Need to Know Earlier this week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the…
Real Estate: Market Pulse (April 2025)
Industrial Holds Strong, Office Stays Under Pressure, and Retail Faces New Headwinds Seyfarth’s real estate team…
The Year in Weed: 2024 Edition
Welcome back to The Year In Weed, The Blunt Truth’s annual roundup of cannabis-related stories. As…
Seyfarth’s Innovative SEYence Fair Prominently Featured in The American Lawyer
Seyfarth’s unique internal competition to further boost innovation, the SEYence Fair, was featured in The American…
January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Key Highlights and Implications
By: Dawn Lurie, Mahsa Aliaskari, and Brooke Gary Along with the New Year, January 1st also…
Massachusetts Pay Data Reporting Deadline Almost Here – What do Employers Need to File?
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) has confirmed that employers…
From Waste to Wealth: Navigating the Ownership of Produced Water and Lithium in Texas
The ownership, use, and monetization of produced water have rapidly transformed what was once a liability…