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This spring, Washington, D.C. employers, guided by DC Employment Lawyers, should prioritize updating their compliance protocols to navigate the latest pay transparency mandates. Mayor Bowser signed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 on January 12, 2024, amending the 2014 Wage Transparency Act and introducing new disclosure requirements, particularly impacting job postings and applicant

Highlighting the significance of meticulous drafting and scrutiny of language within a covenant not to sue, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled on a case  affirming that the straightforward wording of such a covenant authorized a licensor to pursue legal action against a licensee for contract breach only subsequent to the

Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOTSHA), the agency overseeing Maryland’s state highways, has agreed to a $40,000 settlement in an equal pay lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Maryland EEOC Lawyers announced today. Per the EEOC’s allegations, MDOTSHA consistently paid a male district community liaison (DCL) less than his

Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly embedded in our lives, revolutionizing industries across the board. To address the complexities arising from human-AI collaborations, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in line with section 5.2(c)(i) of the President’s October 30, 2023 Executive Order (EO) 14110, has released Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions effective from February

On December 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice and Antitrust Division (together, “the Agencies”),  jointly unveiled a substantial overhaul and expansion of the federal Merger Guidelines (the “Guidelines”), the cornerstone document delineating how the Agencies scrutinize mergers for potential antitrust implications. The revisions encompass several alterations, previously discussed, notably a presumption

In January, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), led by Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal, initiated the REACH program: “Enhancing OutREACH to Vulnerable Workers and Underserved Communities.” This new, multi-year endeavor aims to ensure that the EEOC’s outreach and educational endeavors effectively engage workers who may not typically seek assistance from the agency, notwithstanding their significant

On February 13, 2024, the USPTO released a Federal Register notice on Inventorship Guidance for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted Inventions, responding to President Biden’s October 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO 14110). Since August 2019, when the USPTO initially solicited public commentary on the patentability of

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit for businesses whose employees were impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, as outlined in § 2301 of the CARES Act and § 3111 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S. Code § 3111). DC Employment Lawyers highlights the various requirements for businesses to qualify for this

Navigate the complexities of AI-assisted inventions with DC IP Lawyers. Explore the USPTO’s latest guidance on inventorship, emphasizing that only humans can be recognized as inventors, excluding AI systems. Stay informed on the implications for patentability and the obligation of patent practitioners to conduct reasonable inquiries. DC IP Lawyers provide key insights for practitioners and users alike, shedding light on the evolving landscape of AI in patent applications and the crucial considerations surrounding inventorship.

Discover the latest developments in joint-employer status under the NLRA with DC Employment Lawyers. Stay informed on the NLRB’s New Rule, effective March 11, 2024, and its impact on businesses. Judge Barker’s recent Order and the ongoing legal battle are detailed, providing valuable insights. Prepare your business by reviewing relationships with subcontractors and third parties, guided by DC Employment Lawyers’ recommendations for contractual clarity and strategic evaluation of control. Stay ahead of potential joint-employer risks with expert insights and legal guidance