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AI adoption surges across legal industry, survey finds
2+ week, 2+ day ago (503+ words) By: Bridge Tower Media Newswires April 15, 2026 The legal community is quickly adopting artificial intelligence. According to The State of AI in Legal, a Litify 2025 report, the adoption rate of AI among the legal community increased to 78% in the past two…...
EEOC secures $15 M settlement over COVID-19 vaccine exemption claims
3+ week, 2+ day ago (313+ words) By: New England Biz Law Update staff April 8, 2026 The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reached a $15 million conciliation agreement with a global technology company to resolve allegations of religious and disability discrimination tied to its COVID-19 vaccine policy. The…...
To pay or not to pay: Navigating paid time off and protected leave
3+ week, 2+ day ago (179+ words) By: Bridge Tower Media Newswires April 8, 2026 When an employee uses accrued paid time off, the employee must follow the employer's normal paid time off policy. So long as it is included in the employer's policy, the employer can dictate the…...
Three cash flow management tips for small and mid-sized businesses
3+ week, 2+ day ago (419+ words) By: Bridge Tower Media Newswires April 8, 2026 In the current economic landscape, ensuring healthy and predictable cash flow is a major priority for entrepreneurs. According to Bank of America's Business Owner Report, 77% of owners say their costs have increased over the…...
DOL advances new joint employer rule, signaling another policy shift
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (300+ words) By: New England Biz Law Update staff March 30, 2026 The U. S. Department of Labor has taken a step toward revising its joint employer standard, sending a proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. Details of the…...
Telework, commuting, and the ADA: What employers need to revisit in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (237+ words) By: New England Biz Law Update staff March 30, 2026 In February 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance on telework accommodations. While directed at federal agencies, it reflects long-standing ADA principles that apply equally to private employers. The headline:…...
Employer settles gender identity bias lawsuit after EEOC withdraws claims
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (313+ words) By: New England Biz Law Update staff March 27, 2026 Cosmetics retailer Lush has agreed to settle a gender identity discrimination lawsuit that continued after the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission withdrew its claims, highlighting how private litigation may proceed even as federal…...
Clinic to pay $90, 000 to resolve EEOC pregnancy bias claims
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (316+ words) By: New England Biz Law Update staff March 5, 2026 Operators of an Oklahoma medical clinic have agreed to pay $90, 000 and implement policy changes to settle a pregnancy and disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The agency alleged…...
Are disparate impact discrimination claims still viable?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (478+ words) By: Terence P. Mc Court March 5, 2026 Recent action by the U. S. Department of Justice has created uncertainty regarding the status of disparate impact discrimination cases. On Dec. 10, 2025, the DOJ issued a final rule entitled "Rescinding Portions of Department of Justice Title VI…...
The choice we're making about AI
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (632+ words) By: Bridge Tower Media Newswires March 5, 2026 About half of CEOs report significant time savings from AI. Workers using the same tools? Two-thirds reported minimal or no time savings. 1 That gap tells us everything. It's not the technology. AI can work....