TC higher education partner Scott Goldschmidt was quoted extensively in a recent Law.com article on the U.S. Supreme Court blocking new Title IX rules proposed by the Biden administration to protect LGBTQ+ individuals. Noting the importance of schools taking stock of their compliance status given the "gray area" surrounding Title IX, he said, "there are certain things in the 2024 rule that, even if you are not adopting, the institution might still want to implement. Things like student training or employee training are needed to put yourself in the best position to defend against any potential Title IX actions." Read more here: https://bit.ly/4712Hs5 #highereducation #higheredlaw #titleix #tclaw
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Thompson Coburn is a full-service, values-driven law firm with offices strategically located in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Southern Illinois, St. Louis and Washington, D.C. The firm represents a sophisticated client base — including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies — across a range of practice areas and industry sectors. From transportation and healthcare to agtech and haute couture, our practitioners have deep industry knowledge that informs the services we provide to clients across the globe from our national network of offices. Our team speaks your language, understands your business, and provides the custom advice you need. You have our total commitment. Repeatedly ranked by general counsel as a Top 100 firm for client service based on the BTI Client Service A-Team report by BTI Consulting Group, the leading provider of strategic research to law firms and general counsel. Earned perfect scores in the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and Best Places to Work Survey for 12 consecutive years. Achieved “Gold Standard Certification” for nine consecutive years from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) for incorporating women into the highest levels of leadership. Received nine national first-tier rankings in the 2021 U.S. News/Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey. Earned 55 city-specific first-tier rankings for Chicago, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.
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New on the Wonkology blog! The debate procedure known as “strike the last word” allows any member in Congress 5 minutes to speak on an amendment under consideration. This tactic was used by some House Judiciary Republicans during the 2019 committee debate on articles of impeachment against former President Trump, and Google searches for “strike the last word” hit an all-time high that day. What are the rules surrounding this tactic, and when can it be used? Read more here from Wonkology team members Christopher Murray, Jack Jacobson and James Conway: https://bit.ly/4cE1msL #lobbying #tclaw #congress
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As most employers are aware, the Federal Trade Commission issued a Final Rule invalidating the use of employee noncompete agreements by most private employers. The Final Rule was set to take effect September 4, but this week the Northern District of Texas set it aside. This almost certainly is not the last word on the #FTC Final Rule, though. Learn more about what employers should know in the latest update from our Labor & Employment team: https://bit.ly/4cEzG6K #employmentlaw
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Check out coverage of Thompson Coburn's recent leadership transition in publications including the latest in The American Lawyer. Chris Hohn discusses his plans for growth in all aspects as he focuses on management priorities and strategic planning. Read our roundup here: https://bit.ly/4dRGwqz Coverage in The American Lawyer: https://bit.ly/4dtMC0P
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Don't miss TC's Ryan Russell Kemper at the upcoming Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference! He will speak on the legal implications businesses face related to Li-ion batteries.
Session Highlight: Batteries in Everything! Minimizing the Legal Risks Related to Li-ion Battery Handling, Recycling, and Disposal Join us at the Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference on September 24-25, 2024, in Overland Park, KS, for an essential session led by Ryan Russell Kemper of Thompson Coburn LLP. This session will address the increasing legal implications businesses face when handling, storing, shipping, recycling, and disposing of Li-ion batteries. 🔍 Key Topics Covered: -Unique risks posed by some batteries -Basics of federal and state regulation -Review of recent litigation involving Li-ion batteries This session is crucial for businesses managing these powerful new battery cells and aims to keep you informed and compliant with current regulations. 📅 Speaker: Ryan Russell Kemper, Thompson Coburn Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of this growing concern! 📈 👉 Download the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gDVS6ejv Register at: https://lnkd.in/gcrkqzYk #EnvironmentalCompliance #LiIonBatteries #LegalRisks #MidwestConference #ProfessionalDevelopment
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TC Chicago partner Susan Lorenc recaps several key takeaways regarding changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act. These changes effective Jan. 1, 2025, include: -- More time for employees to file a charge with the Illinois Department of Human Rights -- Designating family responsibilities and reproductive health decisions as protected characteristics Read more at https://bit.ly/3MeZCLH #employmentlaw #HR #IHRA #Illinoislaw
Changes Abound for the Illinois Human Rights Act (via Passle)
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Congratulations to Thompson Coburn partner Rich Reinis, who has been named a finalist in the “Distinguished Leader” category in Law.com’s California Legal Awards! The award “honors leaders who have implemented major achievements in the last year,” the publication states. Rich was recently named to the state's newly established Fast Food Council, which will review wages for fast food employees and make recommendations on health, safety, and pay standards. The California Legal Awards winners will be recognized at an awards dinner October 15 in Los Angeles. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ArH6x4 #tclaw #Californialawyers
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Thompson Coburn partner Matt Braunel is featured in Missouri Lawyers Media’s “Legal Limelight” column for August, showcasing his experience in intellectual property and artificial intelligence. In the Q&A profile, Matt discusses how the firm uses #AI and how he sees it changing the practice of law. He said the firm balances the advantages AI provides in legal services and client value against concerns about reliability, bias, and confidentiality. Read more here: https://bit.ly/46Rt6sp #GenAI #artificialintelligence
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New legislation recently signed into law amends the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (#BIPA) to more clearly specify liability when multiple violations are alleged. The amendment to BIPA, which regulates the use of biometric data like retinal scans or fingerprints, is an important development protecting employers from extreme penalties. However, the statutory damages still have potential for significant impact on employers and other private entities that collect and use biometric data. Attorneys Dremain Moore, Susan Lorenc, Brittney Mollman, and Elizabeth (Libby) Casale dive into the changes in our new article. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3yGRErv #privacylaw #biometrics #illinoislaw
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Dallas partner Jasmine Wynton accepted the Hon. Cleo R. Steele Committed Mentor Award from the J. L. Turner Legal Association on Thursday, in recognition of her work supporting and guiding others in their legal careers. This prestigious award was presented at the association's L.A. Bedford Awards Luncheon. Jasmine has been a longtime supporter of JLTLA and is a past director of its board. She is dedicated to mentoring young diverse lawyers and law students and is especially passionate about helping the next generation become effective legal writers and pursue judicial clerkships. Thank you, Jasmine, for your total commitment to mentorship and the legal community! #diversityinlaw #mentorship #tclaw
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