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Fact-check: In Trump’s Case for an Attack on Iran, False or Unproven Claims
Key elements of the Trump administration’s arguments this week for another military campaign against Iran do not hold up.
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How AI is Quietly Transforming Everyday Life in Surprising Ways
I remember the first time I realized AI was more than just a sci-fi fantasy. It was a weekday evening, and I was sitting on the couch, scrolling through my phone, when my music app suggested a playlist that seemed to read my mind. Each song felt handpicked for my mood, and I thought, how…
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UK: Key Provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Are Now in Force – What’s Coming Next?
Further to our update here, several significant provisions of the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the “Act”) that are relevant for employers came into force on February 5, 2026, with further measures scheduled for June 19, 2026. We summarize these below….By: Littler
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NYDFS Releases and Revises Comprehensive Multi-Factor Authentication FAQs
The New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) recently updated its Frequently Asked Questions to add several detailed new FAQs on the expanded multi-factor authentication (“MFA”) rule. As of November 1, 2025, NYDFS’s Cybersecurity Regulation, 23 NYCRR Part 500 (“Part 500”), requires MFA for all user access to all information systems. These new FAQs provide…
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7 Best Practices for Employers Using AI Resume Screeners
Nearly all Fortune 500 companies currently use algorithmic tools during their hiring process, and AI-driven resume screeners are especially common. These tools promise speed, consistency, and scalability, but they also bring significant legal, ethical, and operational risks. Employers that rely on AI resume screeners must understand how these tools work, recognize the potential risks, and…
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AI Can Help with Employee Engagement and Retention – But What Are the Risks and Best Practices?
A recent Gallup poll shows that only 31% of employees feel actively engaged at work, with the majority of workers voicing concerns about whether their supervisor cares about them as a person, their lack of opportunity to learn and grow, and not understanding their company’s mission or purpose. Could AI technology hold the key to…
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DOJ and FTC seek public input on new competitor collaboration guidelines
On February 23, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly announced a public inquiry seeking input on potential new guidance regarding collaborations among competitors. The inquiry is intended to develop updated guidelines that promote certainty and competition in the modern economy, building on the FTC’s…
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Railroad Defendant Granted “Common Carrier” Exemption on Appeal
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit – Plaintiffs — the estates of deceased former residents of Libby, Montana — allege that their decedents developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure….By: Goldberg Segalla
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What Can You Expect After You File a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?
If you have tragically lost a loved one in a fatal accident or due to a fatal medical mistake, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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GA Court of Appeals Pushes Back Against “Byzantine” Time Limited Demands Under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-67.1
The Georgia Court of Appeals issued an important ruling for insurers and claims professionals, addressing the practice of using time-limited settlement demands under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-67.1. In Gomez et al. v. USAA Casualty Insurance Company, the court enforced a policy‑limits settlement and made clear that the statute has increasingly been invoked in ways that test…
