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Copyright in the Machine Age: Legal and Political Fault Lines
On May 9, 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) released a pre-publication version of the third and final installment in its multi-part study on copyright

EEOC Acting Director to Employers: Diversity Does Not Override Title VII Protections
On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched its platform for the submission of 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data. The opening

Generative AI Training Could Fall Outside Fair Use Protection
Copyright Office Releases Final AI Report, Raising Doubts About Fair Use Defense for Model Training Last week, the U.S. Copyright Office published the third and

Workplace Violence Reporting Overhaul: What Virginia Healthcare Employers Must Know
Key Takeaways: Effective July 1, 2025, most healthcare employers in Virginia will be required to implement a system for reporting incidents of workplace violence. These

Patent Applicants See Faster Turnaround with USPTO Shift
In a move aimed at expediting protection for inventors, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a significant change to its patent issuance

D.C. Employment Law: Your Right to a Side Hustle
In an effort to maintain productivity and loyalty, many employers discourage employees from engaging in outside work, including launching side businesses or taking on second