In September, social media platform Instagram introduced new age restrictions and privacy measures for users under 18. These changes are designed to create a safer online environment for teens, but they also bring a host of legal implications that businesses, parents,...
Nathanael Wright
Newly Enacted Law Expands Earned Sick Time in Massachusetts
On August 23, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options. The intent of the law is to overhaul and enhance maternal health practices in Massachusetts and expand coverage for midwifery,...
Sixth Circuit Makes Bold Ruling on Issue of Disability Accommodations
A recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Yanick v. Kroger Co. of Michigan expanded an employer’s responsibility in responding to requests for accommodation by employees with disabilities. Working in the Bakery The case involved Mary Ellen Yanick, who was the...
Supreme Court Decision Emphasizes Discrimination in Job Transfers
On April 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a pivotal decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, reshaping the legal landscape for job transfer discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This ruling has significant implications for...
Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action and Impact on Companies’ DEI Programs
In June 2023, the US Supreme Court voted 6-3 in a decision that significantly changed the way colleges and universities used affirmative action in their admissions. The targets of the lawsuit were Harvard University and University of North Carolina for alleged racial...