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Transportation Companies Face New Risks After Supreme Court Limits Arbitration for 'Last Mile' Drivers Laura Devane explains why employers may want to rethink their arbitration strategies after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that drivers who do not cross state lines cannot be forced to arbitrate employment disputes under federal law. Law.com Corporate Counsel View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Wed, 06/17/2026 - 16:15

Rounding May Face More Scrutiny as Technology Improves Robert Pritchard says a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) wage and hour opinion letter emphasizes that “timekeeping practices that used to be commonplace — such as rounding — will face increasing scrutiny as technology enables increasingly precise time tracking. SHRM View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Wed, 06/17/2026 - 16:13

Chicago Refines Paid-Leave Rules Stephanie Mills-Gallan, Sebastian Chilco and Jill Lowell discuss Chicago’s revised Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, which provides clarifications regarding employer liability and employee use of leave. SHRM View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Wed, 06/17/2026 - 16:09

Recent Trends and Developments In Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies: Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies Ivie A. Serioux co-authored a report about the New York City Bar’s task force on AI and digital technologies. New York City Bar View mfelling@littler.com Wed, 06/17/2026 - 16:07

Colorado Amends Its AI Law, Reducing Employer Obligations Zoe Argento, Philip Gordon and Alice Wang discuss the CO AI Act and how it will affect employers in Colorado. SHRM View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Wed, 06/17/2026 - 16:18

Littler Attorneys in France and Germany Recognized in 2027 Editions of Best Lawyers™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ (June 18, 2026) – More than 50 attorneys from Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, have been featured in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in France and Germany. The attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers were: ehubert@littler.com Mon, 06/15/2026 - 16:34

James Botana named among "50 Powerful Latino Lawyers," a list recognizing distinguished Latino legal professionals in the Chicago area in "Negocios Now Announces its Inaugural List of 50 Powerful Latino Lawyers," published by Negocios Now.Subscription may be required to view article

When Entire Teams Walk: How CEOs Should Prepare For Group Lift-Outs Jim Witz outlines how CEOs can prepare, prevent and respond to coordinated employee group departures – called “group lift-outs” – which is increasing across industries. Chief Executive View mfelling@littler.com Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:28

Kevin Lauri, Nicky Jatana, Jennifer Jambor-Delgado, Leslie Joyner and Alexander Spellman discuss the employment litigators joining Jackson Lewis' Los Angeles office, their practices and the firm's expanding presence in Southern California in "Jackson Lewis Adds Gordon Rees Employment Trio In LA," published by Law360.Subscription may be required to view article

KBA, KBF Announce 2026 Award Recipients The Kansas Bar Association and Kansas Bar Foundation are proud to announce the recipients of their 2026 awards. TK Business Magazine View mfelling@littler.com Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:44

What To Expect As Trump NLRB Nominee Faces Senate Panel Alexander MacDonald comments on Trump’s nomination of James Macy for a pivotal NLRB seat. Law360 Employment Authority View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:38

Boards Should View Whistleblower Controls as Friend, Not Foe Meredith Schramm-Strosser and Holly Robbins tell employers wanting to reduce the risk of SOX claims that they should first look inward by establishing the proper reporting systems and setting an appropriate corporate tone. Agenda News View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:35

Housing Trends; Littler’s Colton Long on Litigation; Payrolls and Policy Colton Lang talks about why employers are increasingly responding to employee departures with legal action over alleged nonsolicitation, confidentiality, and trade secret violations. The Crisman Commentary - Daily Mortgage News (podcast) Listen mfelling@littler.com Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:33

US worker rights agency nixes Biden-era enforcement plan, will focus on DEI James Paretti comments on the EEOC’s decision to scrap its 5-year workplace discrimination enforcement plan two years early and replace it with priorities mirroring President Donald Trump's agenda. Reuters View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:30

Tennessee Takes Two-Pronged Approach on Employee Noncompetes Timothy Rybacki discusses a new Tennessee law banning noncompete agreements for workers making less than $70,000 per year while making them easier to enforce against workers who earn above that threshold. Law.com Corporate Counsel View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Mon, 06/15/2026 - 14:56

Catherine Cano discusses compliance considerations and employer obligations related to handling work-from-home accommodation requests and implementing return-to-office mandates in "Navigating Legal & Practical Risks of RTO Mandates," published by Corporate Compliance Insights.Subscription may be required to view article