Scott Nelson

Nov 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Claire Mahoney |Scott Nelson

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released new non-binding guidelines for employers and developers using artificial intelligence (AI). These guidelines build on the DOL's May 2024 release of eight AI "principles" for developers and employers. Employers that use AI in the workplace should be familiar with these principles and guidelines as they formulate and implement policies regarding the development and use of AI.

Sep 17, 2024 | mondaq.com | Claire Mahoney |Richard Harper |Scott Nelson

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently signed HB 3773 into law, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (the "Act") to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment practices. Amendments to the Act, which were enacted August 9, 2024, but do not take effect until January 1, 2026, prohibit the use of AI in a manner that results in illegal discrimination in employment decisions.

Aug 22, 2024 | mondaq.com | Danny David |Scott Nelson |David R. Wille

On July 10, 2024, we sent you an update informing you that Judge Ada Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas had entered a preliminary injunction blocking the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") from enforcing its non-compete ban, set to take effect on September 4, 2024, against the plaintiffs in the case before the court.

Aug 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Danny David |Scott Nelson |David R. Wille

The Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") recently announced non-compete ban, set to become effective on September 4, 2024, has raised significant concerns among numerous businesses and industry groups since its announcement. On July 3, 2024, a Texas federal judge issued an order that should give them hope that the ban ultimately will be overturned.

May 27, 2023 | thehill.com | Scott Nelson

It’s an unlikely blockbuster case: a dispute over who pays for federal observers on herring fishing boats. But the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to take on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo tees up what may be one of the most consequential decisions of the fall 2023 term. At issue is whether courts can substitute their own policy preferences for those of expert agencies when it comes to filling in the details of federal regulatory programs.