Most comprehensive write-up on Contract Summaries – what are these, how to create them, how to use AI to generate different types of contract summaries and what are the key benefits and considerations in using contract summaries .
Employment & Labor
WIRTW #729: the ‘mobile’ edition
As cell phones have become ubiquitous among teenagers, their impact on student life is undeniable—and not always positive. Numerous studies have highlighted the risks and dangers of cell phone use by high school students:
📲 Mental Health: Research shows that excessive cell phone use is linked to increased anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances among teens.…
Last Chance to Register for the 2024 HR Legal Summit!
September 19, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Are you an HR professional, employment attorney, or organizational leader? Don’t forget to register for one of the most anticipated events of the year—the 12th Annual HR Legal Summit. Co-sponsored by Ballard Spahr and SEPA SHRM, this must-attend summit will help you stay abreast of…
2024 Massachusetts Employment Law Update
This year’s Massachusetts Employment Law Update presented by McLane Middleton’s employment attorneys will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 8:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Woburn. This half-day event will provide important legal updates relating to the human resource function of business. Join our employment attorneys in discussing the latest trends…
Wage and Hour Around the Corner – A New Blog Series Chronicling the Brave New World of Wage and Hour

The rules governing the employment relationship are always changing. Laws creating new employer obligations, technology solutions making work more efficient and more complicated, and rules governing the resolution of disputes between employers and their workers are around every corner.
Seyfarth’s Wage Hour Litigation Practice Group is excited to announce a new blog series, Wage and…
WIRTW #728: the ‘season 3’ edition
Illinois Steps Up AI Regulation in Employment: Key Takeaways for Employers

Quick Hits
- Illinois’s new AI regulations under HB 3773 take effect on January 1, 2026, giving employers a limited window to prepare for compliance.
- The law broadly defines “artificial intelligence” to include any machine-based system that generates outputs influencing employment decisions, with no specific exemptions provided.
- Employers must provide notice to employees if AI is
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Save Your Seat for the 2024 HR Legal Summit
September 19, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Are you an HR professional, employment attorney, or organizational leader? Don’t forget to register for one of the most anticipated events of the year—the 12th Annual HR Legal Summit. Co-sponsored by Ballard Spahr and SEPA SHRM, this must-attend summit will help you stay abreast of…
Wage and Hour Around the Corner: DOL Issues Guidance on Wage-Hour Risk Posed by Artificial Intelligence

The rules governing the employment relationship are always changing. Laws creating new employer obligations, technology solutions making work more efficient and more complicated, and rules governing the resolution of disputes between employers and their workers are around every corner. Wage and Hour Around the Corner is a new blog series for employers, in-house lawyers, and…
August 2024 U.S. Immigration Updates For Employers
As the federal fiscal year draws to a close on September 30, 2024, there are several notable updates from U.S. courts and federal agencies affecting the employment-based immigration system.
H-4 Employment Authorization Continues
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision on August 2, upholding the regulation that authorizes the Department…

