New England Biz Law Update

A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the enforcement of key provisions in three executive orders issued by President Donald J. Trump that sought to restrict federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives supporting transgender individuals.

When plaintiff Chad Bustos accepted the role of chief marketing officer at a luxury Southern California destination, he expected to finish out his career in a place that prized excellence.

Plaintiffs alleging reverse discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are not required to meet a heightened evidentiary standard previously imposed by some lower courts, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously.

A Culver’s franchisee in Minnesota has agreed to pay $261,000 to resolve two federal lawsuits brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

A recent bill aims to modernize the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by repealing its current limitations on leave for married couples working for the same employer.

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order (EO) aimed at reducing prescription drug prices by aligning them with those of other wealthy nations.

A federal court has vacated portions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidance on harassment protections for LGBTQ+ employees.

Three federal agencies have announced a pause on enforcing new regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has instructed its field staff to cease enforcement of the Biden-era independent contractor rule that took effect in March 2024.

A bipartisan effort to establish a more unified approach to paid family leave across the U.S. is gaining momentum in Congress, potentially addressing one of the most significant gaps in American employee benefits.