On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a significant decision in Brown‑Forman Corporation d/b/a Woodford Reserve Distillery v. National Labor Relations Board, rejecting the Board’s controversial 2023 Cemex Construction framework, which altered the […]
Join us on March 25 at 12 pm for a webinar that will go through the guidelines, discuss best practices for compliance, and address any questions or concerns you might have regarding implementation of digital accessibility requirements for public entities. In […]
On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in Longmont United Hospital declining to expand the remedies available in certain refusal-to-bargain cases. The Board reaffirmed its 1970 decision in Ex-Cell-O Corp., confirming that employers who […]
Dana Fattore Crumley, Jennifer Dunn and Sally Scott Recognized as Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business for 2026
March 4, 2026
Franczek P.C. congratulates partners – Dana Fattore Crumley, Jennifer Dunn and Sally Scott on being recognized as Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business for 2026. Crain’s honors a select number of women for their leadership, professional achievement and community engagement in the Chicago area. […]
Agency Updates: EEOC Narrows Federal Sector Bathroom Protections; DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule
March 4, 2026
Takeaway: This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) limited federal employees’ access to sex segregated facilities based on gender identity, while the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a new independent contractor rule that would replace the Biden administration’s 2024 regulation […]
The United States Supreme Court issued a decision yesterday, in Mirabelli v. Bonta, that expands parental rights regarding gender identity transition by their child. The lawsuit involves allegations that California, through its unique law, required public schools to only permit […]
NLRB Finalizes Rule Reinstating 2020 Joint Employer Standard
February 27, 2026
On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule rescinding its 2023 joint employer regulation and formally reinstating its 2020 joint employer rule. In practical terms, the rule largely confirms the existing legal framework, as the […]
WEBINAR: Title IX Decision-Making – A Deeper Dive Into the Top Ten Title IX Questions
February 23, 2026
Join us on March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM for the next webinar in our “Title IX: Top 10” series. Save your Spot – Register Here This time, we will focus on decision-making under the 2020 Title IX Regulations and the essential elements […]