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,...
On November 15, 2024, in State of Texas v. Dep’t of Labor, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas overturned a Department of Labor rule that would have increased the number of employees subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule...
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,...
CMBG3 is thrilled to announce another success in a product liability matter. After four years of litigation, CMBG3 was hired in as new counsel and was able to obtain a settlement in a particularly difficult case. The true challenge arose after CMBG3’s client and the...
While AI regulations, unlike social and economic issues, were not at the forefront of the 2024 presidential race, it is worthwhile to look into the crystal ball to see how a second Trump presidency will impact them. While AI was not on Trump's radar during his first...
Regulatory frameworks and policies surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as a hot-button area of contention for technology companies, especially with integrating generative AI into globally used, everyday software. Given that generative AI is...
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...
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...
On Tuesday, Judge Ada Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction, ruling that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lacked the authority to implement a non-compete ban without Congressional approval. In her...
In a landmark decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a rule banning all non-compete agreements for all employees, with some limited exceptions. This rule seeks to foster fair competition and enhance worker mobility by prohibiting employers from...