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On May 4, 2026, the Second Circuit joined the Third, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits in holding that a district court may not authorize notice to out-of-state potential opt-in plaintiffs in an FLSA collective action unless the court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant with respect to those workers’…
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“Pawternity” Leave is Coming!
Across the Atlantic, Italy is redefining what counts as a legitimate reason to step away from work. Recent developments in Italian law allow employees to take paid leave to care for sick pets, up to three days per year, with…
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Quick Hit: On April 24, 2026, the Department of Justice intervened in a lawsuit filed by xAI, a company owned by Elon Musk, challenging the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act”). If successful, the effort could prevent or delay…
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On April 21, 2026, in Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC v. National Labor Relations Board, Case No. 23-2302 (9th Cir.), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit declined to evaluate the new union-organizing standard adopted by the National…
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The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice announced on January 29, 2026 that it had rewarded $1,000,000.00 to an anonymous whistleblower for their report of a bid rigging scheme in violation of the Sherman Act and 18 U.S.C. §…
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Fourth Circuit Holds That “Contingent” Proof of Claim Did Not Trigger Statute of Limitations to Collect Withdrawal Liability
In International Painters and Allied Trades Industry Pension Fund v. Florida Glass of Tampa Bay, Inc., 2026 WL 191344 (4th Cir. Jan. 26, 2026, No. 25-1312), the Fourth Circuit held that the “contingent” proof of claim a multiemployer pension plan…
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