Welcome to Decoding Appeals, where Seyfarth’s Appellate Team brings to in-house counsel our insights and expertise from the front lines of the appellate courts. Throughout this short video series, we break down the nuances of appellate advocacy, sharing tips and lessons we’ve learned to help companies’ in-house legal teams understand the complexities of the appeals
Employment & Labor
Protecting the rule of law
By Jon Hyman
“Judges aren’t allowed to control the executive’s legitimate power.” — Vice President JD Vance
We need to talk about the rule of law—because it’s under serious attack.
The rule of law is the bedrock of our Constitution. It ensures that laws, not individuals, govern society, guaranteeing fairness, consistency, and limits on government power. This principle…
Keeping Cool: Understanding Nevada OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention Guidance
Quick Hits
- Nevada OSHA has introduced a new regulation to protect employees from heat illness, with enforcement starting on April 29, 2025.
- The heat illness regulation requires Nevada employers with more than ten employees to create a written safety program and conduct a job hazard analysis (JHA).
- Employers are required to provide training on heat
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Executive Order Calling for Enhanced Screening and Vetting of Foreign Nationals
How to Document Discrimination in the Workplace: A Practical Guide
Workplace discrimination can be subtle or overt, but documenting incidents is essential for protecting your rights regardless of how it manifests. Whether you are experiencing discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or another protected category, a well-documented record can strengthen your case if you decide to report the issue or pursue legal action.…
From Termination To Trial: Why Employers Need a Consistent Story
It’s rare for an employee claiming discrimination to have a “smoking gun” piece of evidence. I’ve yet to defend a case where an employer outright says, “We’re firing you, old man, because you’re just too damn old.” Instead, most plaintiffs have to rely on circumstantial evidence to prove their case.
In age discrimination claims, that…
Corporate law in India :- Industrial Disputes and Worker Protection
Industrial Disputes and Worker Protection: Balancing Rights and ResponsibilitiesThe Industrial Disputes Act, of 1947, is a cornerstone of Indian labor law, enacted to address conflicts between employers and employees. It provides a framework for resolving industrial disputes, ensuring worker protection, and promoting harmonious industrial relations. By defining procedures for strikes, lockouts, retrenchment, and…
Tax credits are more necessary than ever in 2025
By Devin Thomas
Hawaiʻi’s families need urgent help to deal with the high cost of living. This is especially true for parents, who have to balance the cost of child care, rent, and food every month. There is a simple solution to this problem with a proven track record of helping families cover their basic needs: the state can…
Fourth Circuit Panel Holds 2-1 That Defendants Won the Race to the Courthouse Under 28 U.S.C. § 1447, Filing a Notice of Appeal That Stayed the District Court’s Authority to Remand a Removed Case Back to State Court
In City of Martinsville, Va. v. Express Scripts, Inc., No. 24-1912 (4th Cir. Feb. 10, 2025), a 2-1 panel holds that because the defendant filed its appeal before the district court physically mailed a remand order to state court under 28 U.S.C. § 1447, the order had no legal effect. The panel judges differ…