[Eugene Volokh] If Companies Set Up Ethnic Affinity Groups for Employees, Must They Also Set Them Up for Jewish Employees? [UPDATE: Microsoft Has Changed Its Policy to Include "Jews at Microsoft"]

Security Negligence? Martin Street Plaza Apartments Shooting Atlanta. Our firm has over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across Georgia, and we have secured nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the victims of the shooting at Martin Street Plaza Apartments. Four People Injured in Shooting at Martin Street Plaza Apartments in Atlanta, GA. (AtlantaNewsFirst.com) Atlanta, GA – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex early Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, leaving four people injured. As reported by AtlantaNewsFirst.com, “[t]he shooting happened just after midnight at the Martin Street Plaza Apartments – located at 600 Martin Street SE near Georgia Avenue.” According to the report, “[w]hen officers arrived to the scene, they found three women and a man with gunshot wounds. Grady EMS came to the scene to took the victims to the…

Seyfarth Synopsis: The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division just scrapped its policy of seeking liquidated damages (double damages) in FLSA investigations. Why? Because it probably didn’t have the statutory authority in the first place, and doing so slowed down resolutions. Going forward WHD investigators are no longer allowed to demand liquidated damages in administrative settlements. The U.S. DOL‘s Wage and Hour Division is the administrative division responsible for enforcing the FLSA’s minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor provisions. The Division employs just over 600 investigators—about 25% less than a few years ago—to oversee and enforce the compliance of more than 6.2 million U.S. employers. By the numbers alone, the investigators have their work cut out for them. Of course, doing more with less has been a well-known focus of the Trump Administration. That focus is shared—whether out of philosophy, necessity, or…

August 18-21 – Dallas, Texas! ​PODCAST MOVEMENT​ I'm pleased to be asked back for the 10th year of this premier podcasting community event! I'm scheduled for two sessions: First, I'll be joined by my fellow podcast-attorney, Lindsay Bowen for: Two Truths and a Lie: Podcasting Legal & Business Myths Busted (live, interactive game-show) and I'll also be Presenting: Your Podcast Legal Toolkit: Copyrights, Trademarks, and Contracts Made Simple I hope you to see you there! ​Learn More and Register here​ August 21-24 – Atlanta, GA! ​VIDFEST EXPO​ I'm delighted to be among over 40 speakers and industry experts on the BEST ways to grow and monetize your Youtube Channel. My talk is entitled: “4 Things Creators Need To Do To Legally Protect Their Channels and Content (Without Hiring Expensive Lawyers)” The event is for anyone interested in: How to Use A.I.…

Potential Legal Claims? Gabriel King Shooting Jackson.  We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Gabriel King. Gabriel King Killed in Jackson, MS Gas Station Shooting. (WAPT.com) Jackson, MS – Gunfire rang out at a gas station Friday night, July 4, 2025, leaving one man dead. As reported by WAPT.com, “[l]ate Friday night, police say 23-year-old Gabriel King was shot multiple times at a gas station near Cooper Road and Rainey in South Jackson.” WJTV.com is reporting, “the victim, 23-year-old Gabriel King, was pronounced deceased at the scene.” The investigation is ongoing. Legal Options Available to Family of Gabriel King? OUR LEGAL TAKE FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends…

Twin daughters of BigLaw couple among Texas flood victims; ‘we are devastated,’ family says

[Our brief explains why the Federal Circuit should uphold the Court of International Trade decision striking down Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.] NAToday, the Liberty Justice Center and I filed our appellate brief in VOS Selections, Inc. v. Trump, the case challenging Trump's massive "Liberation Day" tariffs. Our litigation team also now includes Neal Katyal and Michael McConnell, leading constitutional law scholars and appellate litigators on different sides of the political spectrum. It is an honor to work with the two of them and their teams, and with the LJC team led by Jeffrey Schwab. The case is now before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and we are defending a unanimous ruling in our favor by the US Court of International Trade. As before, the key issue in the case is that the  government claims the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) grants the president unlimited power to impose tariffs on…

Justice for Family? Remerton Parking Lot Shooting. We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Berry Tyree Benton. Teenager Shot, Killed in Remerton, GA Parking Lot. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Remerton, GA – One teen is dead after a shooting at a parking early Saturday morning, July 5, 2025.   As reported by WCTV.tv, “[t]he shooting happened near the 1900 block of Baytree Place just after midnight Saturday. Officials said many of the bars were still open, but there was also a large crowd in the parking lot.” According to the report, “[t]he GBI reported a “dispute” happening between multiple people before gunshots rang out. The 16-year old was taken to the hospital, but he did not survive.” The…

Sun Pointe Park Apartments Shooting Albuquerque: Legal Claim for Family? We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of the victim of the Albuquerque apartment complex shooting. Young Man Killed After Shooting at Sun Pointe Park Apartments in Albuquerque, NM. (KRQE.com) Albuquerque, NM NEWS – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex early Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, leaving one young man dead. As reported by ABQJournal.com, “[s]hortly before 4 a.m., the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a call of a shooting at the Sun Pointe Park Apartments in the 4000 block of Montgomery, near Morningside and Carlisle NE.” KRQE.com is reporting, “[p]olice found an 18-year-old shooting victim at the apartment complex. Rescue personnel…

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has emerged as one of the most consequential pieces of digital regulation in recent years. While officially presented as pro-competition legislation designed to ensure fair and open digital markets, mounting evidence suggests the DMA functions as a de facto digital tax on American technology companies. This analysis draws on insights from recent DMA workshops with the companies designated as “gatekeepers” by the EU Commission (detailed analysis available here) to reveal how the staggering gap between initial regulatory cost estimates and actual compliance burdens, combined with enforcement threats that go far beyond monetary fines, creates a regulatory regime that operates as a tax on and a protectionist industrial policy against successful U.S. companies. The Reality Check: When Millions Become Billions The European Commission’s original impact assessment for the DMA projected modest compliance…

Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells DC Circuit US must spend appropriated ‘pots of money’

You know that estate planning is important. You also know it is not something you want to get wrong. Whether you have a growing family, significant assets, or specific goals about how your legacy is handled, creating a legally sound plan matters. What you may not realize is how much smoother the process can be with the right legal guidance. Working with a licensed estate planning lawyer gives you the tools, structure, and clarity to create a plan that reflects your intentions and serves your family well. Here are five compelling reasons to consider working with an estate planning lawyer [Read more...] The post Top 5 Reasons to Engage an Estate Planning Lawyer appeared first on Augulis Law Firm.

Non-compete agreements can be a powerful business tool, but in Louisiana, they’re governed by some of the strictest laws in the country. Whether you’re an employer trying to protect your business interests or an employee being asked to sign one, understanding how non-compete agreements work in this state is crucial. […] The post Understanding Non-Compete Agreements in Louisiana: What You Need to Know appeared first on Bloom Legal Network.

Allied World Nat’l Assur. Co. v. NHC, Inc., 2025 WL 1852789, No. 22-00469 MWJS-WRP (D. Haw. Jul. 3, 2025) Nice to see good old-fashioned legal reasoning in these times. In the underlying lawsuit, class plaintiffs alleged that MNS falsely advertised coffee products labeled as “Kona” that contained little to nothing of the real thing, thus capturing a price premium. MNS ultimately settled the lawsuit for $12 million and sought indemnification from its umbrella insurers. Interpreting the relevant policy’s advertising injury coverage, the court found that an exclusion barred coverage and granted summary judgment for the insurers. The underlying lawsuit asserted Lanham Act violations. MNS and other named retailers sought the dismissal of the Lanham Act false advertising claim against them to the extent they had acted purely in their role as retailers. The court granted that motion, reasoning that a false advertising claim requires “a false statement…

After attorney work stoppage, some criminal defendants released over lack of representation in this state

Host Christopher T. Anderson and team are at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, a job candidate is a great cultural fit but doesn’t have the skills. And, what about an employe who doesn’t communicate like you? EPISODE NOTES:  In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: A law firm owner finds an associate candidate who seems like a good “culture” fit and has great qualities. There’s potential, but not the experience and skills for this position. Does the firm take a chance and invest, find another role for the candidate, or look for a more polished attorney? What to do with an employee who doesn’t fit the office culture and struggles to communicate with coworkers? Even worse, efforts to develop communication skills fall flat. Can this ever work out? Christopher’s insights will surprise you. Where do you stand on the old mantra “hire slow, fire fast?” The panel challenges…

Ontario’s employment laws are evolving again. As part of Bill 30 (Working for Workers Act, 2025), the province has introduced three new types of unpaid leaves under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) that are set to affect thousands of workers. Whether you’re facing a long-term illness, growing your family through adoption or surrogacy, or part of a large-scale termination, these changes are worth understanding. 1. Long-Term Sick Leave — In Force June 19, 2025 Starting June 19, 2025, Ontario workers will be entitled to 27 weeks of unpaid leave if they suffer from a serious medical condition, including: Chronic illnesses (e.g., autoimmune diseases) Episodic conditions (e.g., flare-ups of MS, migraines, or mental health issues) This new leave provides much-needed protection for workers whose medical issues go beyond the scope of regular sick days or short-term disability. While unpaid, the leave allows employees to focus on recovery without risking job loss.…

EvenUp, a legal technology company leveraging AI to transform personal injury law, today announced two new products that expand the capabilities of its platform for performing case analysis and for keeping in contact with clients: AI Playbooks and Voice Agent. It also announced major enhancements to the AI Drafts product suite it released two months […]

The 2025 state-wide Mark S. Cady Day of Public Service (Cady Day) will take place on Friday, Oct. 17. This will mark the 6th year that members of the Iowa legal community have come together to perform public service or pro bono work to honor the legacy of the late Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady. Cady’s career as a public servant spanned nearly four decades and was marked by his devotion to the pursuit of justice for all Iowans.  The Cady Day of Service brings together hundreds of volunteers who give back to their communities through legal clinics, service projects, and educational initiatives. These collective efforts have made a meaningful difference in the lives of tens of thousands of people across Iowa and beyond. “During the Cady Day of Service, we honor the legacy of Chief Justice Cady not only with words, but with action,” said Iowa State Bar Association President Kathy Law. “The Cady Day of Service reminds us that justice…