By: Claire Sweetman Ames v. Ohio Dep’t. of Youth Servs.: SCOTUS Clarifies Standard for “Majority Group” Claims On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS” or…
By: Liz Rooney Rita Trauma-informed workplace investigations are becoming more widely adopted—and for good reason. They recognize that individuals who’ve experienced harm may present differently, recall events non-linearly, or show…
By: Kim Adamson On May 30, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed SB 25-144, known as the “Concerning Changes to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act,” which takes effect…
By: Yoyo Rita Ever feel stressed, anxious, or disassociated after a witness interview? Perhaps the witness graphically recounted their experience of trauma as a college student? Or perhaps a high-impact,…
By: Sally Roller In May 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling that blocked approval of the country’s first religious public charter school in Oklahoma Statewide…
By: Kim Adamson The Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA), also known as Senate Bill 24-205, was signed into law by Colorado Governor Jared Polis in May 2024 and will take…
By: Yoyo Rita Amidst a flurry of 162 executive orders signed by President Trump since his return to office[1], it can be overwhelming to keep track of the new legal…
By: Elizabeth Rooney Rita Retaliation claims are among the most sensitive and complex issues that workplace investigators encounter. Often intertwined with other allegations—such as discrimination, harassment, or whistleblower complaints—retaliation can…
By: Claire Sweetman Ninth Circuit Clarifies Importance of Workplace Investigations On February 26, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (“Ninth Circuit”) reversed the ruling of the…