James Murphy Named NLRB Chair — But Key Issues Remain
Articles Discussing The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Labor Law Solutions, The Podcast: A New NLRB Board Takes Shape (Podcast)
In this inaugural episode of our Labor Law Solutions podcast, shareholders Tom Davis (Nashville) and Tom Stanek (Phoenix), who co-chair the firm’s Traditional Labor Relations Practice Group sit down with co-chair and former NLRB member Brian Hayes (Washington) to discuss recent developments in labor law. The speakers discuss the new
Cases That Could Shift NLRB Precedent In 2023 Mar 6, 2023
CDF Partner Mark S. Spring was recently quoted in the Law360 article “Cases That Could Shift NLRB Precedent In 2023.”
The Practical NLRB Advisor: Winter 2026
Ogletree Deakins’ Traditional Labor Relations Practice Group is pleased to announce the publication of the Winter 2026 issue of the Practical NLRB Advisor . This issue discusses the host of problems the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is facing this year.
NLRB Issues Final Joint-Employer Rule Returning to 2020 Standard
On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unveiled a new final rule that will withdraw the NLRB’s November 2023 final rule that sought to cast a wider net in determining joint employer status, which was struck down by a federal district court in March 2024. The new
Three Takeaways From the NLRB’s FY 2025 Petition Statistics
Workers in 2025 filed the fewest union election petitions since 2022, according to recently released annual statistics from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), but filings still topped the first two years of the Biden administration, suggesting continued interest in organizing.
NLRB Clarifies New Charge Intake Procedures Aimed at Reducing Backlog
On January 28, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a notice regarding a recent modification to its procedure for processing and assigning unfair labor practice cases, which requires charging parties to submit evidence and documentation before a case is docketed. The notice clarifies that the new procedure does
Update: U.S. Senate Restores NLRB Quorum
For the first time in nearly 12 months, the NLRB has a quorum and a Senate confirmed General Counsel. This morning, Crystal Carey was sworn in as GC and Scott Mayer and James Murphy were sworn in as Members. We are confident the Board will work quickly to start reducing the backlog.
The NLRB’s Quorum is Back – What Can Employers Expect?
The NLRB’s Quorum is Back – What Can Employers Expect?
NLRB Quorum Restored: U.S. Senate Confirms President Trump’s Board Nominees
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominations of labor attorneys Scott Mayer and James D. Murphy to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Crystal S. Carey to serve as the NLRB’s general counsel. The confirmation of the two Board nominees
Policy Week in Review – December 19, 2025
Policy Week in Review – December 19, 2025
NLRB Regains a Quorum, but Few Quick Changes Expected
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NLRB Regains a Quorum, but Few Quick Changes Expected
NLRB Regains a Quorum, but Few Quick Changes Expected
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed three nominees to the National Labor Relations Board. The nominees included James Murphy, who will now serve as Board chair, Scott Mayer, who will serve as a Board member, and Crystal Carey, who
U.S. Senate Vote Next Week Set to Restore NLRB Quorum
TakeawaysThe confirmation vote would restore a required three-member quorum to the Board, which has been quorum-less and unable to issue rulings since Jan 2025.The quorum would enable the Board to start addressing a growing case backlog by year end.LinkCongressional Record | En Bloc Consideration of Certain Nominations Article
Circuit Split Deepens as Fifth and Sixth Circuits Deny Enforcement of NLRB’s Enhanced Remedies in Labor Cases
Two recent Fifth and Sixth Circuit appellate decisions have deepened a circuit split over the authority of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to force employers to pay for the foreseeable harms stemming from unfair labor practices—a broad and largely unprecedented financial remedy the NLRB asserted it could order in
Many States’ Employee-Friendly Labor Laws Take Effect as NLRB Remains Quorum-Less
TakeawaysRhode Island became the 13th state banning mandatory “captive audience meetings.”Oregon and Washington will offer unemployment benefits to qualified striking workers starting 01.01.26.New York and other states are seeking to regulate private labor disputes while the Board lacks a quorum, raising federal preemption concerns.Related links