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NFL throws Hail Mary to Supreme Court on Commissioner arbitral authority

By Christopher R. Deubert on January 13, 2026Posted in Sports Law

Soccer ball near the Goal.

When is arbitration not “arbitration” under the FAA? Continue Reading ›

Big Deal? EEOC seeks to rescind Biden-era harassment guidance

By Robin E. Shea on January 9, 2026Posted in Harassment

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How much will it matter to the average employer? Continue Reading ›

Five losing arguments: Race bias case will go to trial.

By Robin E. Shea on December 23, 2025Posted in Discrimination

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What is it with universities in "M" states these days? Continue Reading ›

Six in ’26: Immigration developments that employers and international travelers need to address now

By Barbara W. Kihumba and Punam Singh Rogers on December 22, 2025Posted in Immigration

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As 2025 comes to a close, multiple federal agencies have issued significant immigration-related announcements that will affect international travel, visa processing, and employment authorization in 2026. Continue Reading ›

Five employment law fumbles by U-M's Sherrone Moore

By Robin E. Shea on December 19, 2025Posted in Sexual Harassment

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Foul, man, foul. Continue Reading ›

FMLA decision has four gems for employers

By Robin E. Shea on December 5, 2025Posted in Family and Medical Leave Act

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Good stuff! Continue Reading ›

State Department announces expanded social media screening for H-1B, H-4 applicants

By Kelly McGrath on December 4, 2025Posted in Immigration

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Increased scrutiny may cause delays. Continue Reading ›

ADA-FMLA Hell: 4 things this employer (allegedly) did wrong

By Robin E. Shea on November 21, 2025Posted in Americans with Disabilities Act, Discrimination, Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA, HR, Reasonable Accommodation

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EEOC allegations ring true. Continue Reading ›

NFL’s Report Card grievance confronts labor law protections

By Christopher R. Deubert on November 18, 2025Posted in Labor Relations, Sports Law

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Can the league silence the players? Continue Reading ›

An employer's easy guide to reasonable accommodation

By Robin E. Shea on November 14, 2025Posted in Americans with Disabilities Act, Documentation, HR, Lactation, Lawyers!, Politics, Pregnancy, Reasonable Accommodation, Religion, Supreme Court

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I’d call this “reasonable accommodation for dummies,” but y’all aren’t dumb. Continue Reading ›

This is Constangy’s flagship law blog, founded in 2010 by Robin Shea, who is chief legal editor and a regular contributor. This nationally recognized blog also features posts from other Constangy attorneys in the areas of immigration, labor relations, and sports law, keeping HR professionals and employers informed about the latest legal trends.

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