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Florida Judge Sanctions State Agency Supervisor for Filing a False Declaration in First Amendment Retaliation Case

May 13, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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A Florida federal judge’s recent sanctions order in a First Amendment retaliation case is sending a message to government employers and their attorneys across the state: dishonesty in litigation has consequences. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker in the Northern District of Florida, arose from a former state employee’s wrongful termination […]

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Trump’s New DEI Executive Order: What Federal Contractors Must Do Now

May 08, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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The legal landscape for federal contractors just shifted again. On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed a new Executive Order titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” escalating the administration’s campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in a way that carries serious financial and legal consequences for companies that do business with the federal […]

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What Hospitality Employers Need to Know About Tip Credits Before Summer 2026

April 29, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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Summer hiring season is almost here, and for hotels, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses, that means one thing beyond staffing headaches: making sure your wage and hour practices are airtight before the first seasonal employee clocks in. Tip credit rules, in particular, have been shifting at the federal, state, and local levels, and getting […]

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How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation and Why Getting It Right Matters

April 22, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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Two jury verdicts from January 2026 offer a sobering preview of what is at stake when employers mishandle workplace complaints. In one case, a jury in the Northern District of Georgia awarded an employee $5.5 million in a sexual harassment and retaliation case. In another case, a Utah jury awarded a former HR worker more […]

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Washington State Is Banning Noncompete Agreements, and the Trend Is Coming for Employers Everywhere

April 15, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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Noncompete agreements are under siege across the country, and Washington State just became the latest state to ban them almost entirely. On March 23, 2026, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 into law. When it takes effect on June 30, 2027, nearly all noncompetition covenants in Washington will be void and […]

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What Hospitality Employers Need to Know About Tip Credits Before Summer 2026

April 09, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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Summer hiring season is almost here, and for hotels, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses, that means one thing beyond staffing headaches: making sure your wage and hour practices are airtight before the first seasonal employee clocks in. Tip credit rules, in particular, have been shifting at the federal, state, and local levels, and getting […]

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Suing Your Employer for a Coworker’s Harassment

April 01, 2026 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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It’s a common assumption. A coworker harasses you, so the coworker is the problem. The company is just where it happened. That’s not how the law works, and understanding the difference matters a lot if you’re trying to figure out what options you actually have. Employers carry real legal responsibility for what happens in their […]

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Smart Ways to Work With Legal Counsel

March 26, 2026 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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Hiring a business attorney is an investment. Like any investment, the return depends on how thoughtfully you approach it. Business owners who understand how to engage with legal counsel get more value and avoid common frustrations. Our friends at Ghassemian Law Group discuss practical strategies for making your attorney relationship more productive and cost-effective. A […]

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What the DOD-Anthropic Dispute Means for Government Contractors and Businesses That Work With the Federal Government

March 25, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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The federal government’s escalating conflict with the artificial intelligence (“AI”) company Anthropic has captured headlines, but its implications reach far beyond the tech industry. If your business holds a government contract, subcontracts under one, or is considering entering the federal marketplace, this dispute carries lessons you cannot afford to ignore. Here is what happened, what […]

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Documenting Workplace Sexual Harassment

March 24, 2026 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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Sexual harassment at work is serious. It’s also, unfortunately, something far too many people experience. And when you’re ready to file a formal complaint or take legal action, the strength of your case often comes down to one thing: documentation. Courts want evidence. Investigators want evidence. Even internal HR departments rely on it. Without solid […]

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Ninth Circuit Revives Major False Claims Act Lawsuit Over Drug Pricing in the 340B Program

March 20, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a unanimous decision that could reshape how whistleblowers fight pharmaceutical fraud. In U.S. ex rel. Adventist Health System of West v. AbbVie Inc., the court reversed a district court dismissal and cleared the way for a hospital system to pursue False […]

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Employment Lawsuits Hit Record Highs in 2025: What Employees and Employers Need to Know

March 10, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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Federal employment lawsuits surged to their highest levels in nearly a decade last year. According to a 2026 Employment Litigation Report by Lex Machina, a legal analytics provider, plaintiffs filed 26,635 employment law cases in federal courts in 2025, the highest total since at least 2016. The increase was fueled primarily by a sharp rise […]

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