We were thrilled to have a returning and new favorite guest, as well as our resident U.S. Supreme Court expert, Dr. Anansi Wilson, back on the program. If Dr. Wilson’s name is ringing bells, it could be because you’ve heard him providing his expert insights in other reputable publications and outlets, like CNN, MSNBC, or
Three Recent Employment Law Cases We Are Watching: the Lizzo Case, In-N-Out Case, and the Crystal Ridge Ski Area Case
When it comes to the legal landscape, one thing remains true – the tectonics are constantly shifting and creating new terrain to navigate, and several high-profile recent employment law cases are capturing headlines and offering crucial insights into modern employment law and where it could be headed. As a prominent employment law and Title IX
WIRTW #769: the ‘slavery’ edition
Donald Trump wants to make slavery great again.
In a rant on Truth Social, he fumed: “The Smithsonian is OUT OF CONTROL, where everything discussed is how horrible our Country is, how bad Slavery was… We are not going to allow this to happen.… This Country cannot be WOKE, because WOKE IS BROKE.”
I can’t
The Million Dollar ChatGPT Mistake
I’m still haunted by the call that started my morning early yesterday. A new client needed help with the termination of an executive, immediately. Now, my spidey senses perk up whenever a client calls with a same-day termination, and I generally try to slow down the process to ensure a proper vetting process. So that’s
Analysis of Healthcare Changes Under the 2025 Tax Legislation
Key Takeaways
- On July 4, President Donald Trump signed wide-ranging tax legislation, P.L. 119-21 (the Legislation). The Legislation will affect nearly every sector of the economy and every type of taxpayer.
- We previously published, on July 8, a comprehensive alert providing a summary and analysis of the Legislation.
- In this alert, which is part of
The Data Stream – Episode 1 with Ted Kobus
The Data Stream podcast dives deep into the fast-moving currents of data, technology, and the law. Presented by BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management (DADM) Practice Group and hosted by Partners David Sherman and Nichole Sterling, this series explores how companies navigate the complex life cycle of data—from privacy and cybersecurity to advertising, AI and
US State Law Roundup
The first half of 2025 is off and running with U.S. state and local jurisdiction employment law developments concerning topics such as paid sick leave, family leave, restrictive covenants, anti‑discrimination and AI, pay stub requirements, gender identity protections, and meal and rest breaks, to name a few. As always, minimum wages continue to increase in
Employee Complaints That Read Like Lawsuits
Ever had an employee complaint that read like a lawsuit?You might be dealing with a “ChatGPT JD.” These AI-generated grievances might misstate the law, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore them. In fact, mishandling one could cost you.In today’s video, I break down why these AI-penned employee complaints create a new form of legal
Appeal court guts protections against customer harassment
Thanks to the 6th Circuit, customer-facing employees are now a whole lot less safe at work.
Dorothy Bivens worked as a sales rep for Zep, Inc. A few months into the job, she visited a motel client. The client’s manager locked his office door, asked her out twice, and only let her leave when
When your supervisor flips to Team Union…
Rising Star Coffee Roasters is in the middle of a full-blown labor meltdown—protests, police, firings, a closed store. And right in the thick of it? At least one supervisor who decided to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the employees attempting to unionize.
That’s not just awkward; it’s dangerous for an employer. But the employer isn’t without