Shared control could mean shared liability for employers in the construction industry. A newly proposed US Department of Labor rule aims to clarify but also expand the definition of what constitutes a joint employer that triggers joint and several liability for wage and hour claims under the Fair Continue Reading
Governance Disputes: Delaware Court of Chancery Reiterates Distinction between Voting Agreements and Proxy Agreements
Ropko v. McNeill, C.A. No. 2024-1193-PAF (Del. Ch. Mar. 16, 2026) The Delaware Court of Chancery’s decision in Ropko v. McNeill, C.A. No. 2024-1193-PAF (Del. Ch. Mar. 16, 2026) addressed an important question in the context of limited liability company (LLC) governance disputes—namely, whether a Continue Reading
OHA Remands 8(a) Suspension Built on Hidden-Camera Video
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II: No Shipper Liability Expansion
Key Takeaways It is with some amusement that I read the hailstorm of comments regarding the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II. What has surprised me most is certain reactions, particularly regarding the potential liability of shippers. There has been Continue Reading
New Jersey 2025 Regulatory Updates: Part 2
Part 2 of our 2025 New Jersey Regulatory Update summarizes recently adopted rules and amendments affecting healthcare providers, long-term care facilities, residential operators, and licensed professionals. To read Part 1 of our update, click here. Sexual Misconduct Prevention On May 5, Continue Reading
Compliance Note No. 16: Pre-election Notice Requirements
With the primary election less than a week away, county party committees and other PACs need to be aware of which contributions and expenditures must be reported to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) within 24 hours. ELEC has recently focused many of its enforcement actions on Continue Reading
SEC Proposes Major Rule Changes to Streamline Shelf Eligibility
Proposed Release No. 33-11418 would significantly expand Form S-3 access for domestic issuers while preserving legacy Form F-3 and WKSI requirements for foreign private issuers. Summary The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed sweeping reforms to the registered offering Continue Reading
Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Can Look to the New DEI Clause to Prepare for Potential Increased Scrutiny of Their Own Awards
Half an Inch from a Quarter-Billion: COFC Tells Contractors to Read the Spec, Not the Industry
Supreme Court Expands Freight Broker Liability for Negligent Hiring
In a long-anticipated ruling, the US Supreme Court determined in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC et al. that freight brokers are subject to state-law negligent hiring claims and do not get the benefit of federal preemption under the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act for motor Continue Reading