Legal News

Tenth Circuit Rejects DEI Training Hostile Work Environment Claim, But the Door Isn’t Closed

July 17, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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On May 11, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a former corrections officer’s lawsuit claiming that mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion training created a racially hostile work environment. Young v. Colorado Department of Corrections, No. 25-1068 (10th Cir. May 11, 2026). The decision is good news for employers […]

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Seventh Circuit Raises the Bar for Collective Actions Under the FLSA and ADEA 

October 09, 2025 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently joined a growing number of federal appellate courts in rejecting the long-standing Lusardi approach to managing collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”). In Richards v. Eli Lilly & Co., the Court announced a new, […]

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Outsourcing Hiring Won’t Outsource Risk: Implications for Employers Using AI in Hiring

September 20, 2025 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is reshaping the way companies recruit and hire talent. However, a July 2024 decision from the Northern District of California reminds employers that outsourcing hiring to an AI-driven vendor does not absolve them of their legal responsibility. The case, Mobley v. Workday, raises significant questions about how federal antidiscrimination laws apply when […]

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NLRB Authority Questioned: Fifth Circuit Ruling Creates New Challenges for Employers 

August 30, 2025 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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On August 19, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision that could significantly impact the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB”) operations. The Court upheld injunctions blocking the NLRB from prosecuting unfair labor practice claims against SpaceX, Aunt Bertha, and Energy Transfer LP while those companies challenge the constitutionality of the agency’s structure. […]

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Pay Transparency Laws Are On The Rise — Is Your Business Ready?

August 15, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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The rise of pay transparency laws across the United States is changing the way employers advertise jobs, set compensation, and attract talent. While Florida has yet to enact its own pay transparency statute, employers in the state are far from immune to the growing legal and cultural expectations around salary disclosure. As more states mandate […]

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New DOL Guidance Limits Liquidated Damages in FLSA Audits: What Employers Should Know

August 11, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In a significant development for wage and hour enforcement, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) announced that it will no longer pursue liquidated damages in administrative enforcement proceedings under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This change, issued on June 27, 2025, in Field Assistance Bulletin (“FAB”) 2025-3, signals a narrowed […]

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Referral Bonuses Under Fire: Ninth Circuit Clarifies EKRA Kickback Rules

August 04, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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A recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision is raising eyebrows and setting important precedent about the legal boundaries of referral-based compensation in the healthcare industry. In a July 2025 ruling, the appellate court upheld the conviction of a California man under the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (“EKRA”), offering a cautionary tale […]

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Florida Noncompete Law 2025: CHOICE Act Brings Major Changes

July 08, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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On July 3, 2025, Florida officially enacted the CHOICE Act, short for the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act. While much of the country moves toward limiting or banning noncompete agreements, Florida has taken the starkly different approach of strengthening the enforceability of noncompete agreements, particularly for high-earning employees and independent contractors. […]

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Legal Developments to Watch in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know

January 05, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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As we enter 2025, the legal landscape is evolving rapidly, with significant court rulings, regulatory shifts, and legislative changes poised to impact businesses, government contractors, legal professionals, and Florida litigators. From artificial intelligence in legal ethics to new government contract policies and Florida’s litigation reforms, the year ahead promises major developments across multiple practice areas. […]

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DOJ Introduces Corporate Whistleblower Awards Program

September 18, 2024 | Posted By: Jessica Hoyer Estes

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On August 1, the Department of Justice officially launched and released the framework for its new Corporate Whistleblower Awards (CWA) Pilot Program. This establishes– for the first time– an official whistleblower award program offering financial awards to individuals who come forward with information about corporate misconduct. There are five critical differences in the CWA Pilot Program […]

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DOJ Files First Complaint Under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative

September 16, 2024 | Posted By: Jessica Hoyer Estes

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DOJ Joins Whistleblower’s False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Georgia Tech Over Cybersecurity Failures Late last month, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), accusing it of not meeting cybersecurity requirements for U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contracts. This is part of DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative […]

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False Claims Act Update: Key Developments Whistleblowers Need to Know

September 09, 2024 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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If you are a whistleblower or considering becoming one, staying updated on recent legal changes affecting the False Claims Act (FCA) is crucial. The FCA is a powerful tool that allows private citizens to expose fraud against the government and potentially receive a portion of any recovered funds. Recent court cases and legal challenges could […]

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