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Meaghan Pickles is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and White House have an overarching message for workplaces: Artificial intelligence is here to stay — and it’s not a matter of if, but rather when and how, you incorporate it into your business. As businesses’ internal software platforms are rapidly being retrofitted with AI capabilities, the DOL

Walk into many convenience stores across the country, and you’ll likely see gummies, vapes, and tinctures labeled “Delta-8.” These THC-infused products are quickly becoming more and more accessible, and this accessibility is bringing increased attention to workplace drug policies.

In Dupree v. Mississippi Department of Employment Security, the Mississippi Court of Appeals recently concluded

On January 19, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a blistering 74-page advisory opinion asserting the unconstitutionality of many common diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in both the public and private sectors. While the opinion at times veers more towards policy signaling than fresh legal analysis, employers should take note, especially where it