Seyfarth Synopsis: The Legislature concluded its 2023-24 session in the wee hours of its August 31, 2024, deadline to pass bills. Now it’s up to Governor Newsom to call the plays as to what employment bills he will sign into law. The bills for his consideration read intersectionality into FEHA protected categories, recast victims’ time off
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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
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
Authors Fight Court Order to Produce Pre-Suit Testing Data from ChatGPT in OpenAI Copyright Lawsuit
By Lauren Gregory Leipold and Owen Wolfe
Seyfarth Synopsis: Sarah Silverman and her fellow author plaintiffs are fighting a judge’s recent order requiring them to disclose the prompts and outputs they used in preparation for filing their class action lawsuit against ChatGPT owner OpenAI. The judge is giving OpenAI until July 24 to respond to
Commissioner Sonderling to Depart from EEOC in August 2024
Seyfarth Synopsis: EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling, a Republican who first joined the EEOC in 2020, has announced his departure from the Commission in August 2024. Sonderling’s tenure was marked by his significant contributions to discussions on artificial intelligence in employment, establishing him as a leading authority on the subject. His departure leaves the EEOC with
Owen Wolfe and Eddy Salcedo Write on Gen AI Causing Confidentiality Stipulations in Bloomberg Law
Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth’s Owen Wolfe and Eddy Salcedo co-authored an article, “With AI Use, Lawyers Need to Ponder Confidentiality Stipulations,” in Bloomberg Law on July 1.
The Seyfarth attorneys discussed how lawyers must understand the risks and ensure their clients’ documents are protected when AI is used in discovery in litigations.
“As generative AI improves and becomes more
Webinar Recap! Unveiling Trade Secrets Breaches: Leveraging Forensic Examinations for Robust IP Protection
We invite you to watch our webinar, “Protection and Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Digital Age.” In today’s ever-evolving and interconnected world, trade secret protection demands proactive measures against both technological vulnerabilities and human threats. Watch our fourth installment of our 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, where our panel of seasoned trade secrets and
Webinar: Developments and Strategies in the Current Landscape of DEI Programs
About the Program: During this third installment, on June 20, 2024, Seyfarth attorneys explore common DEI programs and practices, including the effects of recent cases and developments. The webinar examines the structure and logistics of these programs, as well as common challenges to implementation. Our experienced panel will analyze different types of DEI programs and
WEBINAR – Jun 6, 2024 – Strategic Approaches for Conducting DEIB Reviews
About the Program: Join Us for the second installment of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (“DEIB”) Webinar Series: “Strategic Approaches for Conducting DEIB Reviews”
This micro-webinar series is designed to support employers as they navigate, refine, and enhance their DEIB programs within the current legal, societal, and cultural landscape.
During the second session of
Glimmer of Hope? Judge Suggests Some Claims in AI Image Case May Survive
We are still waiting for a formal ruling on the Andersen v. Stability AI defendants’ second round of motions to dismiss, but so far it’s looking like most of the case may be allowed to proceed to discovery. The judge heard oral arguments on May 8, 2024 in this case involving image-generating AI software, a