What if your next business call ended up training someone else’s AI without you ever knowing? In this episode, we unpack the Brewer v. Otter.ai case and explore how automated note takers are reshaping privacy, legal compliance, and trust in today’s workplace.
Eric Felsberg Comments on the Use of AI in Pro Se Litigation
Eric Felsberg comments on AI’s role in empowering pro se plaintiffs and improving clarity in filings in “His Client Got A Pro Se Suit. Then The AI Filings Started,” published by Law360.Subscription may be required to view article
Jackson Lewis Elevates 16 Attorneys to Principal
NEW YORK, NY (January 5, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the elevation of 16 attorneys to principal status, effective January 1, 2026.
New York State and City Legislative Update: Changes for All Employers in 2025 and 2026
Effective immediately: New bar on New York State employers’ requiring “employment promissory notes” as a condition of employment. Also, an amendment to the New York State Human Rights Law clarifies that an actual or predictable adverse effect of an employer’s practice, regardless of intent, suffices as a prima facie showing of unlawful discrimination.
The “Disparate” Dilemma in Employment Discrimination Litigation
Employers shouldn’t overly rely on reports that the EEOC is no longer interested in disparate impact: Private lawsuits or other entities bringing such claims, both in the traditional discrimination and the emerging “illegal DEI” contexts, still pose legal threats. In this episode, our attorneys discuss disparate impact versus treatment, “job-relatedness” defenses, the role of statistics and the value of privileged disparate impact analyses, and the need for employer vigilance given the ongoing financial and reputational risks associated with disparate impact claims.
H‑1B, H‑4 Visa Appointments Rescheduling Begins Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting Policies
U.S. consulates abroad have recently begun postponing a wide range of H‑1B and H‑4 visa interviews, resulting in significant delays in visa processing. Consulates in India have been among the most affected, as India remains the largest source of H‑1B visa holders worldwide. Beginning in the second week of December, applicants with interviews scheduled between… Continue Reading
Federal Court Upholds Administration’s $100K Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions
A federal judge has granted the Trump Administration’s motion for summary judgment and upheld the legality of the $100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B visa petitions. Chamber of Commerce of the USA v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 1:25-cv-03675 (D.D.C. Dec. 23, 2025). President Donald Trump’s Sept. 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, “Restriction on Entry… Continue Reading
The Hidden Legal Minefield: Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 3 –Privacy, Surveillance, and Labor Law Violations
As we have discussed in prior posts, AI-enabled smart glasses are rapidly evolving from niche wearables into powerful tools with broad workplace appeal — but their innovative capabilities bring equally significant legal and privacy concerns. In Part 1, we addressed compliance issues that arise when these wearables collect biometric information. In Part 2, we covered…
Philadelphia Expands Workplace Protections for Menstruation and Menopause Symptoms
On November 20, 2025, the Philadelphia City Council amended the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance (PFPO) to prohibit discrimination against employees based on menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause. Starting January 1, 2027, Philadelphia employers must, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations “for needs related to menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause, if the symptoms of menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause substantially… Continue Reading
Illinois’ Draft AI Notice Regulations: What Employers Need to Know
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widely used in hiring and employment decisions, Illinois has taken a significant step to regulate how employers must inform workers about AI’s use. Effective January 1, 2026, House Bill 3773 amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to require, among other things, employer notice when AI influences or facilitates…
California Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Watch in 2026
Several employment-related cases are currently pending before the California Supreme Court, and their outcomes could have a significant impact on workplace policies and risk management for employers and HR professionals. Fuentes v. Empire Nissan, Inc. This case addresses whether a form arbitration agreement required as a condition of employment is unenforceable due to unconscionability. The… Continue Reading
New ‘Weighted Selection Process’ to Allocate H-1B Visas Takes Effect 02.27.26
Takeaways DHS has announced a final rule that replaces the usual randomized selection lottery H-1B cap selection process for one favoring higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign professionals. The “Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions” final rule is scheduled to be published on Dec. 29, 2025, and go into effect… Continue Reading
Federal Court Upholds Trump Administration $100,000 Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions
A federal judge has granted the Trump Administration’s motion for summary judgment and upheld the legality of the $100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B visa petitions. Chamber of Commerce of the USA v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 1:25-cv-03675 (D.D.C. Dec. 23, 2025).
President Donald Trump’s Sept. 19, 2025, Presidential
DHS Announces ‘Weighted Selection Process’ to Allocate H-1B Visas Effective Feb. 2026
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DHS announced in a final rule that it will apply a new H-1B selection process, replacing the random lottery, to allocate cap-subject H-1B visas beginning with FY 2027. Registrants submitted under higher wage levels will have a better chance of being selected, with positions under the highest wage
Countdown to Compliance: Newly Defined Meal and Rest Break Requirements Effective Jan. 1 for Minnesota Employers
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