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New Report Indicates Commercial Real Estate Executives Largely Optimistic About the Year Ahead with Emerging Opportunities Tempered by Potential Market Risks | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

2 months ago | seyfarth.com

February 25, 2025 – Commercial real estate executives have entered 2025 with a renewed sense of optimism – the highest level in five years, fueled by expectations of lower interest rates, increased availability of distressed assets, a gradual shift back to in-office work, and a rise in foreign investment, according to a new report published today by Seyfarth Shaw LLP. The report, based on the…
New Visa Restrictions Target Transgender Athletes, Raising Title IX and Compliance Concerns for Colleges | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

2 months ago | seyfarth.com

On February 24, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed the State Department to deny visas to transgender athletes if their sex marker does not align with their sex assigned at birth. His directive, 25 STATE 15576, named Guidance for Visa Adjudicators on Executive Order 14201: “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports”, also allows consular officers to deny visas based on “reasonable suspicion” of an applicant’s transgender identity if the applicant's listed sex on their visa application does not match their sex assigned at birth, or if “other evidence casts reasonable doubt on the applicant's sex”.
Seyfarth’s 2025 Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Jan 14, 2025 | seyfarth.com

As we begin the new year, Seyfarth’s Real Estate practice would like to know your views on the key trends and top concerns for the real estate market in 2025. We invite you to take our short two-minute survey. For Seyfarth’s 10th annual Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey, we ask you to share your views surrounding the impacts of inflation, artificial intelligence, distressed assets, foreign investment, and other critical issues facing the commercial real estate industry.
Shifting Supply Chains: How Trump's Trade Policies May Reshape Global Warehousing and Logistics | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Nov 25, 2024 | seyfarth.com

The re-election of Donald Trump has renewed focus on policies prioritizing American interests. The “America First” agenda is expected to impact the logistics industry, both domestically and globally. As the new administration transitions in January 2025, stakeholders must assess the potential ramifications of these policies. By examining anticipated changes in energy, trade, and regulatory policies—and their effects on global trade dynamics—industry participants can better understand the future landscape for logistics and warehousing. This proactive approach will enable businesses to strategically position themselves and plan for anticipated changes, preparing for how the administration’s measures may reshape the industry.
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: A Cultural Shift or Business as Usual? | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Nov 14, 2024 | seyfarth.com

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue with serious consequences for both employees and employers. According to a 2023 Trade Union Congress poll, 60% of women reported experiencing sexual harassment, bullying, or verbal abuse at work. Starting from the 26 October 2024, UK employers are required to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment within their workforce. This…
Six Essential Q&As for Government Contractors on Procurement Fraud and Compliance Risks | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Nov 13, 2024 | seyfarth.com

In celebration of the recent release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook (authored by the Seyfarth Government Contracts Group), we’re sharing six essential questions and answers that every government contractor should be prepared to address regarding procurement fraud. This milestone edition dives into the complexities of compliance, criminal and civil penalties, and the administrative sanctions contractors may face. With procurement fraud risks continually evolving, these six questions provide a foundation for understanding major offense types and navigating the serious repercussions of non-compliance. Here’s what government contractors and their legal advisors need to know to stay compliant and protect their operations.
Lessons from Australia: Preparing UK Employers for the New Sexual Harassment Prevention Duty | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Oct 23, 2024 | seyfarth.com

By: Georgina Hatch and Georgia Hill Smith, with contributions from Rachel Bernasconi and Sarah Goodhew In our recent International Employment Lawyer article, we reviewed the global transformation of workplace sexual harassment prevention laws and touched on the challenges that multinational corporations are facing as a result. As mentioned, from 26 October 2024 (this Saturday), UK employers will…
Responding to an Accident: OSHA and Legal Liabilities

Sep 11, 2024 | seyfarth.com | Adam Young

Attorney Publication Sep 11, 2024 Click for PDF By: Adam R. Young[1] and Mark A. Lies II[2] A terrible accident has occurred at your worksite. An employee operating a forklift made an errant turn, crashed into a support beam, and sustained serious injuries.
FTC Non-Compete Ban: What You Need to Know | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Jun 11, 2024 | seyfarth.com

On April 23, 2024, the FTC announced its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule (“Final Rule”), which bans post-employment non-compete clauses between employers and their workers. The Final Rule becomes effective 120 days after being published in the Federal Register (Effective Date). As of the date of this paper, the Final Rule has not been published in the Federal Register.
Webinar: Reflecting on Equal Pay Day 2024: Assessing the Global Equal Pay Landscape | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Mar 19, 2024 | seyfarth.com

March 12 marks Equal Pay Day 2024. In this 8th year of reflecting on Equal pay principles, we are assessing pay transparency practices across the globe. Join our panel of attorneys for an in-depth overview of how employers with operations around the world balance the needs across jurisdictions for increased reporting and transparency from stakeholders. Topics include: What transparency means in a global marketplace and the effects of the EU Transparency Act The challenges of equal pay across borders Proactive strategies to ensure compliance with regulations regardless of operation and employee locations, An overview of key US and Global requirements, including the upcoming EU Pay Transparency requirements, and A look ahead at international trends and initiatives in the continued push for greater pay transparency.