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1 month ago | 
natlawreview.com | Ahmad Chehab |James Crowley |Vanessa Miller |Ann Marie Uetz
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in healthcare is revolutionizing the industry, bringing efficiencies to the practice of medicine and benefits to patients. However, the negotiation of third-party AI tools requires a nuanced understanding of the tool’s application, implementation, risk and the contractual pressure points.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
legalnews.com | Ahmad Chehab |Michelle P. Crockett |Ashley Higginson
By Ahmad Chehab, Michelle Crockett and Ashley HigginsonMiller CanfieldCan a student harassed by another student bring a lawsuit against the school for allegedly creating a hostile environment under state law? On July 29, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court answered no. An elementary student complained of sexual harassment she experienced from another student.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Ahmad Chehab |Michelle P. Crockett |Ashley Higginson
Can a student harassed by another student bring a lawsuit against the school for allegedly creating a hostile environment under state law? On July 29, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court answered no. An elementary student complained of sexual harassment she experienced from another student.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | John Gardella |Ahmad Chehab |Robert T. Zielinski |Moorari Shah
On August 1, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board is set to roll out its Fair Choice-Employee Voice Rule, which includes three major changes: Blocking Charge Policy: The Regional Director would have the authority to delay a representation election if there are allegations of an unfair labor practice that could interfere with employee “free choice.” This restores the Board’s pre-2020 practice, reversing the 2020 rule that required elections to proceed even in a “tainted environment.” The...
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | John R Ingrassia |Bryan Cruz |Ahmad Chehab |Scott Eldridge
The Michigan Constitution to initiate ballot measures to change or propose new laws. These citizen initiatives are made outside of the Legislature, enabling ordinary voters to create policy through the ballot. In 2018, two groups— “The One Fair Wage” and “Time to Care”— used ballot measures to propose two employment laws: the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (“IWOWA”), and the Earned Sick Time Act(“ESTA”).
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Ahmad Chehab |Ashley Higginson |Brian Schwartz
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuithas ruledthat the waiver of a State's immunity under Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is unconstitutional. This ruling permits a State to defend a Title V claim under the ADA by asserting immunity. The ADA contains two key sections. Title I of the ADA prohibits disability discrimination in the workplace and applies to both private employers and state governments, among other entities.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Ahmad Chehab |Ashley Higginson
In a significant legal resolution, government contractors Guidehouse Inc. and Nan McKay and Associates (Nan McKay) have settled allegations of violating the False Claims Act by failing to meet cybersecurity requirements in federally-funded government contracts.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Ahmad Chehab |Ashley Higginson |Evandro C Gigante |Laura Fant
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruledthat the waiver of a State's immunity under Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is unconstitutional. This ruling permits a State to defend a Title V claim under the ADA by asserting immunity. The ADA contains two key sections. Title I of the ADA prohibits disability discrimination in the workplace and applies to both private employers and state governments, among other entities.
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May 29, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Ahmad Chehab |Brian Schwartz
On May 22, 2024, a group of national business associations filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) from implementing its new Final Rule on overtime. As we noted in our prior alert, the new rule significantly increases the annual salary threshold required to classify employees as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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May 14, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Ahmad Chehab |Brian Schwartz
“Third party” or “associational” retaliation is reprisal taken by an employer against someone other than the person who engaged in “protected conduct.” In 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII’s anti-retaliation provision covers third-party retaliation claims even though the statute does not explicitly recognize such a theory.
