Not waiting for the appointment of a new General Counsel after President Trump’s discharge of both the previous General Counsel and then Acting General and suggesting that his motivation related to the workload of the Agency, on February 14, 2025, National Labor Relations Board’s current Acting General Counsel William B. Cowen rescinded nearly all of the
Trump’s NLRB Break-Up: A Valentine’s Day Shake-Up For Employers
The Trump administration just made a significant move in reshaping federal labor law by beginning the process of undoing the labor policies put in place under the Biden administration. On February 14, 2025, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Acting General Counsel William Cowen issued General Counsel Memorandum 25-05 (GC 25-05), which rescinded 31 general counsel
Are Employees Receiving Regular Data Protection Training? Are They AI Literate?
Employee security awareness training is a best practice and a “reasonable safeguard” for protecting the privacy and security of an organization’s sensitive data. The list of data privacy and cybersecurity laws mandating employee data protection training continues to grow and now includes the EU AI Act. The following list is a high-level sample of employee
WIRTW #747: the ‘tariffs’ edition
The Trump administration just announced new tariffs on aluminum and steel. That might not sound like a big deal to most, but for small businesses—including my beloved craft breweries—25% is a gut punch.
The craft beer industry is already struggling post-Covid. Breweries took on debt to survive the shutdowns, taproom traffic isn’t what it used
AI and the Workplace – New Podcast Episode
So yesterday was all about politics. Today’s post is decidedly not about politics. Mostly.
We recently released our latest episode of the popular (at least among a very small group) “From Lawyer to Employer” podcast. I’m continuing to host Season 3.
In this episode, I talk with my colleague Emily McDonough Souza about how
Trump Administration Unveils New AI Policy, Reverses Biden’s Regulatory Framework
Quick Hits
- On January 23, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to develop an action plan to enhance AI technology’s growth while reviewing and potentially rescinding prior policies to regulate its use.
- The Trump administration is reversing Biden-era guidance on AI and emphasizing the need for minimal barriers to foster innovation and U.S. leadership
Attorneys Thao & Smith Present on Use of AI Platforms to Wisconsin Business Owners
Attorneys Pahoua Thao and Scott J. Smith present at the Wisconsin Family Business Center
Attorneys Pahoua Thao and Scott J. Smith will present to an audience of small and family business owners during the Wisconsin Family Business Center’s Food for Thought program on Wednesday, February 12.
“Potential Pitfalls and Risks for Family Businesses Using AI
Europe – the AI revolution is underway but not quite yet in HR?
A couple of weeks ago we asked readers of this blog to answer a couple of questions on their organisation’s use of (generative) artificial intelligence, and we promised to circle back with the results. So, drum roll, the results are now in.
The dos and don’t of workplace AI policies
According to a recent BBC article, half of all workers use personal generative AI tools (like ChatGPT) at work—often without their employer’s knowledge or permission. So the question isn’t whether your employees are using AI—it’s how to ensure they use it responsibly.
A well-crafted AI policy can help your business leverage AI’s benefits while
Podcast Season 3, Episode 5 Now Available: AI in the Workplace: Risks, Regulations, and What Employers Need to Know
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, but with innovation comes new challenges. In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, Shipman attorneys Dan Schwartz and Emily McDonough Souza dive into how employers are using AI—from productivity monitoring to hiring decisions—and the associated legal risks. They break down key regulations, potential pitfalls, and practical steps employers