On this week’s episode of the Norah and Dad Show, we talked about what Delta Zeta has come to mean to her, and I couldn’t help but smile listening to her. Greek life was never my thing, but I’m genuinely glad it’s hers. She’s found her people—and not just a social circle, but a group
Employment & Labor
Your Employees Are Using AI More Than You Think. Here’s the Legal Risk That Comes With It
Mental Health Is Now a Retention Problem. For Some Employers, It’s Also a Legal One.
One in four employees have considered quitting because of their mental health.
Not compensation. Not commute. Not a bad boss. Mental health.
The latest NAMI-Ipsos Workplace Mental Health poll paints a pretty stark picture: employees are stressed, overwhelmed, and—critically—don’t feel safe talking about it at work. Nearly half fear judgment. Even
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Employers can no longer count on private arbitration when sexual harassment is on the docket
Employers love arbitration agreements. They keep disputes private and out of court.
An Ohio appellate court just made that crystal clear in Hansbrough v. Marshall Dennehey.
The employer did what employers do. It pointed to a signed arbitration agreement and moved to compel arbitration of
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The Supreme Court lowered the bar. Employers should take notice.
Last year, in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, SCOTUS rewrote what counts as an “adverse employment action” under Title VII. The old rule required something “materially” adverse—real harm. That’s gone. Now, if an employee is left even a little worse off in the terms or conditions of employment, that’s enough.
That’s a big…
Weekly Blockchain Blog – March 30, 2026
In this issue:
- U.S. Crypto Companies Announce Initiatives Aimed at Institutional Adoption
- Crypto Payments Companies Announce Agentic Payment Initiatives
- Crypto and TradFi Firms Collaborate on Tokenized Securities Offerings
- Report Provides New Data and Analyses on BTC and ETH Markets
- SEC Chairman Announces SEC Crypto Interpretation, Proposes Safe Harbor
- CFTC Publishes Crypto FAQ, Launches Innovation Task
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AI Is Already in Your Workplace (Even If You Never Approved It)
If you employ people, AI is already part of your workplace. It’s not really a prediction so much as the current reality.
Employees are using AI tools to write emails, summarize meetings, polish reports, prepare presentations, and speed through everyday tasks. Many are doing it quietly, and some are doing it without understanding the risks.…
Aetna Agrees to Pay $117.7 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Over Medicare Advantage Upcoding
Last summer, I wrote about the DOJ and HHS relaunching their joint False Claims Act Working Group, with Medicare Advantage risk adjustment fraud listed as one of its top enforcement priorities. The Aetna settlement announced earlier this month is a direct example of that initiative delivering results. What HappenedAetna has agreed to pay $117.7 million…
April Verrett on SEIU’s Vision for a “More Just Society,” the Power of Labor Unions, and Making History as the First Black President of SEIU
As we honor the leaders who are rewriting the script for the American workforce, I am thrilled to welcome a true visionary to the Legal Lens Podcast. April Verrett is the President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), an organization representing over 2 million workers across North America. In 2024, April made history…
Employment reform in motion – why additional time may not heal the system

From 1 December, the Acas early conciliation period was extended from six to twelve weeks. The intention was clear: to ease growing administrative pressures on Acas at a time of rising demand. But while the extension may give Acas more breathing space, it raises a broader question for employers and employees alike – does more time…




