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Supreme Court Clarifies Undue Hardship Standard for Religious Accommodation Requests Under Title VII
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Groff v. DeJoy that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires an employer that …
Corporate Governance: 2023 Midyear Review
The public and private focus on corporate governance continued apace in the first half of 2023. In recent months, there were notable developments in …
The Facts About Affirmative Action Didn’t Change. The Court Did.
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “The Facts About Affirmative Action Didn’t Change. The Court Did.” on …
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari to Determine Constitutionality of SEC Administrative Law Process
On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy[1] to review a decision by the Fifth Circuit …
IAIS Solicits Feedback on Capital Standard, Relaxes Requirements on Callable Instruments
Large insurers that operate across national borders should consider recent guidance on capital standards from the International Association of Insurance …
With Temporary I-9 Flexibilities Due to Sunset, Employers Must Complete Physical Inspection of I-9 Documents by Aug. 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently reminded employers that they must complete the …
An Unholy Mess: Wedding Website Ruling Threatens Religious Liberty
Litigation partner Jeffrey S. Trachtman authored an op-ed titled “An Unholy Mess: Wedding Website Ruling Threatens Religious Liberty,” …
Are There No Checks and Balances on Supreme Court Ethics?
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for The Messenger titled “Are There No Checks and Balances on Supreme Court Ethics?” on July 2, 2023.
Charting a Course Through ESG Challenges: Perspectives From the US, the UK, and Europe
Environmental partner Andrew Otis co-authored an article titled “Charting a Course Through ESG Challenges: Perspectives From the US, the UK, and Europe” …
HControl Holdings v. Antin Infrastructure Partners: Terminating a Merger Agreement for Immaterial Breach (and Other Holdings)
A recent posttrial decision from Delaware regarding an alleged breach of a capitalization representation in a merger agreement is noteworthy. The …
Artificial Intelligence: A Transactional Guide to the Perplexed
Associate Michelle Park co-authored a Bloomberg Law article titled “Artificial Intelligence: A Transactional Guide to the Perplexed.” The article …
City Releases Zoning Proposals to Support Business Development
The Department of City Planning (DCP) unveiled its initial proposals for the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning package on June 13. The …
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