USLAW launches Legaltech Hub In-House Legal Team Referral Program
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USLAW Member Legal Alerts
Indiana Wage Law Update: Seventh Circuit Finds Vacation-Buy Program Is Not an Unlawful Wage Assignment
Posted October 6, 2026
Indiana employers received favorable guidance from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on two common workplace benefits issues: voluntary “vacation buy” programs and the treatment of unused rollover paid time off. In a June 2026 decision of first impression under Indiana law, Clayton Creason v. Elanco US… Continue Reading
Immigration Law 2026: Germany needs entrepreneurs and skilled workers
Posted October 6, 2026
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Williams Kastner Welcomes Jennifer Frances as Chief Operating Officer
Posted October 6, 2026
SEATTLE, Wash. – October 6, 2026 – Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that Jennifer Frances has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Based in the firm’s Seattle office, Frances will oversee firm operations and work closely with firm leadership and staff to advance the firm’s strategic priorities and… Continue Reading
AI, Banking & the Law – Practical Guidance for Financial Institutions
Posted October 5, 2026
Please join us for this complimentary webinar. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 Webinar | 12:00–1:00 PM 1 Hour of CLE Credit Pending About the Webinar: Artificial intelligence is creating new considerations for financial institutions, both as employers and as lenders and creditors. Join Simmons Perrine attorneys Joann Mulholland and Hayley Masching… Continue Reading
Did Illinois Recently Ban Workplace Drug Testing?
Posted October 2, 2026
When Illinois expanded protections for genetic and biomarker information under the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), effective January 1, 2027, observers assumed the law was aimed at genetic testing and medical privacy. However, a close reading of the amendments through SB2886 is forcing some Illinois employers to ask: Did… Continue Reading
Arbitration award in three months: When the new ICC expedited procedure is appropriate
Posted October 1, 2026
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Joe Goode Elected to USLAW Network Board of Directors by Member Firms
Posted October 1, 2026
USLAW NETWORK connects independent law firms across jurisdictions, providing members with education, resources and professional collaboration opportunities. This will mark Goode’s first year on the Board of Directors, but far from his first year with the organization. For years, Goode has participated in USLAW NETWORK programs covering litigation strategy, collaboration… Continue Reading
Defense Verdict: Premises Liability (Miami-Dade County, FL)
Posted October 1, 2026
Miami Partner Michael Kennedy recently obtained a defense verdict in a general liability case on behalf of a golf resort in Miami-Dade County, Florida. This case arose from an incident in which the Plaintiff was struck in the side of the head by an errant golf ball while eating lunch… Continue Reading
FTC Draws Another Line on Hospital Mergers: Buyer Search Standards and the Failing-Firm Defense
Posted September 30, 2026
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a statement following its investigation of a proposed transaction between Fairfield Medical Center and OhioHealth. The statement and corresponding guidance offer health care organizations a clear signal that the FTC continues to closely scrutinize hospital transactions. The case is worth close attention for… Continue Reading
Kansas Pharmacies Scrutinizing Prescriptions from Out-of-State APRNs and PAs
Posted September 30, 2026
Health care organizations serving patients across certain state lines should be aware of a recent development in Kansas that may affect prescription fulfillment for advanced practice providers. In August 2026, the Kansas Attorney General issued Opinion No. 2026-7, addressing the interaction between the Kansas Pharmacy Act and prescriptions issued by… Continue Reading