The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, recently affirmed a trial court ruling decertifying a wage-and-hour class action alleging a hospital failed to comply with protections for meal and rest periods for registered nurses. The ruling provided several significant employer-friendly holdings regarding class certification in California wage-and-hour litigation.
Archives for July 2, 2025
Eric Magnus Comments on SCOTUS Limits to Nationwide Injunctions
Eric Magnus comments on the impact and potential challenges the Supreme Court’s decision to limit nationwide injunctions could create, especially in employment law cases in “What Justices’ Injunctions Ruling Means For Employment Law,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article
New York City’s Amended Rules for Paid Prenatal Leave: What Employers Need to Know
Following a public hearing and comment period, on June 3, 2025, New York City adopted the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (DCWP) proposed amended paid prenatal leave rules, which will go into effect on July 2, 2025. In light of the enactment of New York State’s Paid Prenatal Leave
Texas Takes a Shot at AI Regulation With ‘Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act’
On June 22, 2025, Texas became the latest state to enact comprehensive AI legislation with a uniquely Texan twist through the passage of the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. The new law, effective January 1, 2026, makes Texas the second state (after Colorado) to enact comprehensive AI legislation, and
Supreme Court Limits the District Courts’ Ability to Issue Universal Injunctions Against Executive Orders and Agency Action
In a decision issued on June 27, 2025, Trump v. CASA, Inc. (a 6-3 ruling), the U.S. Supreme Court held that federal District Courts lack authority to grant universal injunctions.
California Civil Rights Department Publishes Survivors of Violence’s Right to Leave & Accommodation Notice and FAQ
Last year, California expanded victims’ leave provisions with Assembly Bill (AB) 2499. AB 2499 required the California Civil Rights Department (CRD),
Colorado Amends its Anti-Discrimination Law, Adding New Protections for Transgender Employees and Disabled Persons in Places of Public Accommodation
Colorado Amends its Anti-Discrimination Law, Adding New Protections for Transgender Employees and Disabled Persons in Places of Public Accommodation
In the 2025 legislative session, Colorado lawmakers enacted two laws that amend the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) in distinct and material ways.
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AI Moratorium Removed from Federal Budget Bill
The U.S. Senate voted early Tuesday to remove a proposed moratorium from the federal budget bill. This outcome marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing