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For government contractors, compliance isn’t just a requirement—it’s a cornerstone of success. With heightened regulatory scrutiny, having a well-structured ethics and compliance program is essential to mitigating risks, maintaining trust, and fostering a culture of accountability. Read our latest article, “Six Essential Steps for Building an Effective Ethics and Compliance Program for Government Contractors,” that provides actionable guidance to help contractors. #GovernmentContracts #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/Fsai50UpVXS

Tune in to this week's Pioneers and Pathfinders #podcast as host Stephen Poor welcomes Taylor Sartor, creator and legal director of FosterPower. They discuss the range of issues youth in foster care must contend with, how FosterPower earns trust from its users, where her passion for youth in foster care comes from, and her experience as an Equal Justice Works fellow. https://ow.ly/tsWu50Upa4n

Congratulations to our team on their outstanding achievements at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Awards 2024! Seyfarth was highly ranked in multiple categories, reflecting our firm’s ongoing #leadership in #innovation and #forward-facing thinking. #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/y5xB50UoKtO

SB 553 – requires nearly all California employers to create, adopt, and implement written Workplace Violence Prevention Plans that include numerous elements, annual workplace violence prevention training, violent incident logs, and the creation and retention of various records. This workplace violence statute is another example of how California stands out from most other states. For more on this #California peculiarity and hundreds of others, please see the 2024 edition of Seyfarth’s “Cal Peculiarities.” For a copy, click here: https://ow.ly/n04I50Umrbq #TeamSeyfarth #CalPecs

California’s new reproductive loss leave law requires employers to provide all California employees with a minimum of five days of leave for a qualifying reproductive loss event, up to a maximum of 20 days within a 12-month period. This leave and accommodations statute is another example of how California differs from most other states. For more on this #California peculiarity and hundreds of others, please see the 2024 Seyfarth’s “Cal Peculiarities.” For a copy, click here: https://ow.ly/vEbO50UmqZm #TeamSeyfarth #CalPecs

Now available! Seyfarth’s 2024-2025 50-State Non-Compete Desktop Reference This publication provides a detailed, state-by-state analysis of the evolving legal landscape governing #non-competes, non-solicitation agreements, and #tradesecret protections. Learn more from our report here: https://ow.ly/6P9c50UmqwM #TeamSeyfarth

As we continue our campaign for the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we’re thrilled to share the next six essential tips for government contractors. This edition focuses on parallel proceedings and global settlements, offering practical strategies to tackle overlapping investigations and achieve favorable outcomes. Parallel proceedings can be daunting, but the right approach can mitigate risks and lead to successful resolutions. Dive deeper into these strategies and explore how our team can provide tailored guidance to protect your interests. Read more in the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, 6th Edition, or connect with us to discuss how we can assist. #GovernmentContracts #Compliance #ParallelProceedings #GlobalSettlements #LegalInsights #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/owU050UlVpB

Spotlighting Seyfarth’s commitment to the environmental, social, and governance (#ESG) landscape, Ameena Majid, the firm’s first Impact & Sustainability partner and founder and co-chair of Seyfarth’s Impact & Sustainability group, was chosen as a 2024 United States Green Ambassador by Legal 500. This selective recognition showcases advocates for #sustainability as “they shape ESG practices, influence internal operations, and lead industry dialogues as thought leaders and change-makers.” #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/SVEi50UlKfE

Tune in to this week's Pioneers and Pathfinders #podcast as host Stephen Poor welcomes back Ed Walters, chief strategy officer at vLex. They discuss how Fastcase merged with vLex, the response to Vincent AI, and how he hopes #generativeAI will enhance access to justice and improve lawyer training. https://ow.ly/UOYq50UkQN6

Perhaps nowhere has the peculiarity of #California law been more prominent than with regard to #LaborandEmployment law. Seyfarth once again spotlights those unorthodox laws and regulations with the publication of our annual “Cal Peculiarities - How California Employment Law is Different.” Seyfarth L&E lawyers highlight differences between federal and California law in key areas of interest to private employers that operate both in California and in the rest of the United States. “Cal Pecs” summarizes the legislative, judicial, and regulatory developments that have made California a uniquely challenging environment for private employers. We will highlight some of the more significant peculiarities in regular posts here in the coming week. For a copy of the 2024 edition of “Cal Peculiarities,” click here: https://ow.ly/Nj2o50UkjFm #TeamSeyfarth #CalPecs