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D.C. Circuit Reverses EPA’s Summary Judgment on Remote Work Accommodation Claims On August 9, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit overturned a district court decision that had granted summary judgment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding an employee’s claims of failure to accommodate under the federal Rehabilitation

In a recent decision, Osseo Imaging, LLC v. Planmeca USA Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit clarified the requirements for expert testimony in patent cases, specifically addressing the need for a technical expert to have been a person of ordinary skill in the art (POSITA) at the time of the invention.

Recent Legal Developments in AI and Employment: The Mobley Case In the recent case of Derek Mobley v. Workday, Inc., a federal court in California has allowed a lawsuit to proceed against Workday, an HR technology provider, over allegations of discriminatory hiring practices linked to the use of its artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The court’s decision

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard dismantled affirmative action in college admissions. While this ruling did not directly address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts outside of higher education, it quickly sparked debate about its implications for corporate DEI programs. Over the past year, various conservative

Navigating Social Media Trends and Trademark Protection  In the fast-paced world of social media, trends like “brat summer,” “coquette aesthetic,” and “strawberry milk makeup” can go viral almost overnight. Despite their brief spikes in popularity, brands often rush to incorporate these trends into their marketing strategies to capitalize on their fleeting appeal.  The question of

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, the Walt Disney Company, known for its stringent protection of intellectual property, expressed worries about AI-generated content potentially violating its

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, seek job-search assistance, and connect with other displaced workers.   Key Points Some laid-off workers are becoming social media influencers, sharing

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 client service. DC Federal Employment Lawyers stress that law firms must understand and harness the profound impact of this technology

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 violence prevention in healthcare and social service facilities in December 2024. This proposed rule is expected to cover a range

  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 scraping through their terms of use, a recent federal court decision has clarified that the regulation of public data scraping