We are thrilled to congratulate our former partner and longtime friend, Randel Johnson, on his recent appointment to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Administrative Review Board (ARB) . No stranger to ARB he served as judge from August of 2020 to June of 2022 This new role reflects his deep experience in labor and employment
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The Week in Weed: March 14, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Idaho considering limits on ballot initiatives. Kentucky approves hemp beverages. Canada is happy they legalized cannabis. And finally, Mindy Kaling talks about a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Coffee Talk With Benefits Episode 20: The ESG Evolution: Trends, Strategies, and Legal Insights
In this episode, we’re joined by Ameena Majid, Seyfarth’s Impact & Sustainability Partner, to explore the intricacies of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing. Ameena explains the core principles of ESG, why it has become a priority for companies, and the different types of ESG investing. We also discuss how corporate ESG goals influence
Possible Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign National Employees
Another potential government shutdown may be on the horizon, as we await updates on the progress of the latest funding bill. Although already passed in the House of Representatives, an extension to continue funding the government after midnight on Friday, March 14th will need to pass in the Senate, where at least eight democratic votes
A RAW Deal – Court Opens the Door for Profit Disgorgement in Cannabis Trademark Case
Originally posted on Seyfarth’s The Blunt Truth blog.
Last year, the case of BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. Central Agriculture Inc. made headlines in the trademark world when the Ninth Circuit held that district courts have jurisdiction to alter or cancel trademark applications. 97 F.4th 668 (9th Cir. 2024).
Once again, the case is shaking up
A RAW Deal – Court Opens the Door for Profit Disgorgement in Cannabis Trademark Case
Last year, the case of BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. Central Agriculture Inc. made headlines in the trademark world when the Ninth Circuit held that district courts have jurisdiction to alter or cancel trademark applications. 97 F.4th 668 (9th Cir. 2024).
Once again, the case is shaking up the trademark space. In what appears
Key Breakthroughs in the Choice of Governing Law in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
On February 13th 2025, Supreme People’s Court of The People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) issued the Reply on Validity of Agreements by Hong Kong and Macao-Invested Enterprises Registered in Mainland Cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to Choose Hong Kong or Macao Law as the Governing Law or to Designate Hong Kong or Macao
FTC Requests Stay of Appeals to Challenges to FTC Non-Compete Rule Citing New Administration
On March 7, 2025, lawyers for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed motions requesting a 120-day stay of the agency’s appeal of district court decisions in the Fifth Circuit and Eleventh Circuit, which had blocked the FTC’s proposed ban on non-competes (the “Rule”) in the Ryan v. FTC and Properties of the Villages (“POV”) v.
Cybersecurity In Construction: How To Effectively Mitigate Cyber Risk
The construction industry’s reliance on digital data and devices has reshaped the construction process. When used properly, digital technology facilitates collaboration and increases productivity. However, growing dependence on digital innovation has also rendered construction companies a prime target for cybercriminals. The stark, inescapable reality is that the construction industry has been experiencing an alarming increase in
EEOC Prioritizes Campus Antisemitism: What Employers Need to Know
By: Ridhima Bhalla, Andrew L. Scroggins, and Christopher J. DeGroff
In a March 5, 2025 press release, Andrea Lucas, the Acting Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), emphasized the agency’s plans to prioritize holding universities and colleges accountable to prevent the creation of hostile work environments for Jewish employees.