The swift advancement of artificial intelligence has significantly altered the digital environment, with AI-generated content becoming more prevalent. This transformation brings both challenges and opportunities for brand owners.  A primary concern is trademark infringement. Recently...

Our DC Employment lawyers have seen that the recent waves of mass layoffs over the past two years have given rise to a new phenomenon: layoff influencers who use social media to share their experiences...

Generative AI isn’t just another tech trend; it’s a transformative force poised to reshape the legal industry. Just as the Internet revolutionized communication and information access, Generative AI promises unparalleled opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is set to unveil a proposed standard for preventing workplace violence in healthcare settings by December 2024. Key Points OSHA plans to release a proposed rule for workplace...

  As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent, the regulation of AI data scraping is raising complex questions for both website owners and data collection companies. While many websites have tried to ban AI data...

The hospitality industry operates amidst constant challenges like high turnover and workforce shortages, compounded by rigorous compliance with numerous local, state, and federal laws. Of particular importance are regulations governing wage and hour considerations, especially...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is actively seeking input from stakeholders on the implications of AI-generated disclosures for patentability. Earlier this year, the USPTO issued a Request for Comment regarding how artificial intelligence...

In a recent decision, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, has significantly restricted the ability of non-signatory employers to enforce arbitration agreements with temporary workers. The case of Soltero v. Precise Distribution, Inc...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has responded to the complexities surrounding patent eligibility for artificial intelligence (AI) innovations with updated guidelines effective from July 17, 2024. These revisions are aimed at offering clearer...

Following the EEOC’s April 2024 release of its “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace,” the agency further detailed specific measures for preventing harassment in the construction industry on June 18, 2024. According to the...