Federal courts continue to navigate the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) landscape including Executive Orders targeting DEI. In a recent development last week, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly granted a preliminary…
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/ Constitutional Law, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
The California Supreme Court has clarified how the cost-shifting provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 (“Section 998”) may apply when a case settles before trial. In a recent decision, Madrigal v. Hyundai…
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/ Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection, Labor & Employment Law
Join a panel of CDF attorneys for an insightful webinar addressing the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for California employers in light of recent federal developments.
The Trump…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
NLRB member Gwynne A. Wilcox’s status with the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) continues to move back and forth faster than a pinball on tilt…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
Employees who sue their former employer for wrongful termination following a workplace investigation may feel compelled to bring a claim for defamation, based on their belief that the allegations and/or investigation findings…
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/ Business Torts, Labor & Employment Law
NLRB member Gwynne A. Wilcox’s status with the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) moves back and forth faster than a table tennis ball at an Olympic match…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
On March 21, 2025, the California Civil Rights Council adopted its final regulations regarding automated decision-making systems. In the employment context, automated decision-making systems can include a wide range of tools…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
Approximately three weeks ago, we reported that Judge Berly A. Howell, granted fired NLRB Board Member Gwynne A.Wilcox’s motion for summary judgment and reinstated her as a Board member. This decision restored the NLRB’s three…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the dismissal of a class action against defendants Saks Inc., Gucci, Prada, Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli and other luxury good manufacturers…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
According to the March 24 Congressional Record, President Trump nominated Morgan Lewis labor law attorney Crystal Carey as the new National Labor Relations Board General Counsel.
Ms. Carey has been practicing for…
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/ Administrative Law, Elections & Politics, Labor & Employment Law
Yesterday, the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published its guidance entitled: What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
The newly introduced “No Robo Bosses Act” seeks to regulate the use of AI in the workplace and prevent automated decision-making processes in employment decisions. For employers, understanding the implications of this bill is…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
Despite the issuance of a sweeping national federal court injunction against President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025 and January 21, 2025 Executive Orders that seek to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”)…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Education Law, Labor & Employment Law
Two recent Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) cases underscore the importance of effectively using procedural motions in defending such cases. 1. Rodriguez v. Packers Sanitation Services LTD., LLC..…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law
In Lui v. DeJoy, the Ninth Circuit held that a woman of Chinese ethnicity’s demotion, when coupled with a white male replacing her position, gave rise to an inference of discrimination. The employer’s investigation into the…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
