New England Biz Law Update

At the starry-eyed beginning of any construction project, future litigation is the last thing on anyone’s mind. But parties need not let optimism get in the way of including forward-thinking contractual terms.

In a surprising regulatory rollback, the Department of Justice has withdrawn two key rulemaking efforts under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including long-awaited rules on digital accessibility.

Underperformance can drain team productivity, lower morale, and signal to other employees that mediocrity is acceptable. It can also jeopardize business outcomes and drive away high-performing employees. The key for employers is knowing when to act and how to do so without inviting legal trouble.

A new bill proposed in Congress, the American Franchisee Association Act, is gaining attention as a possible game-changer for franchise labor rights.

A recent ruling from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may signal expanded exposure for employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act when it comes to medical leave requests.

The EEOC has withdrawn a key allegation in a lawsuit claiming that a company’s AI-based hiring tool caused disparate impact discrimination against older job applicants.

A proposed IRS program aimed at modernizing how businesses report employee tips is drawing fire from labor groups, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors.

Two major H‑1B developments could reshape how employers approach high-skilled immigration this fall.

A recent amendment to a Virginia statute potentially widens employers’ exposure to personal injury and wrongful death liability.

China’s 996 model — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week — was sold as a path to speed, discipline, and dominance. In reality, it became a case study in how overwork corrodes the very foundation of business success.