HSB Blog
NIL: Why Every Student-Athlete in the Transfer Portal Needs Legal Representation
April 30, 2025
The NCAA transfer portal has become a defining feature of college athletics. Each year, thousands of student-athletes enter the portal for a variety of reasons such as seeking a better fit, increasing playing time, or elevating exposure. Recently, more student-athletes are using the portal to pursue lucrative Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. While this process might seem straightforward, it is actually quite complex. Beyond athletic considerations, student-athletes face an increasingly complicated legal and business landscape, especially with NIL opportunities in play. For these reasons, legal representation is not just beneficial, it is essential.HSB Webinar Announcement – Employment Law Pitfalls: What Employers Get Wrong (Even When They Think They Are Right)
April 08, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.
Beyond the Game: NIL Opportunities and Legal Insights for Student-Athletes and Businesses
March 31, 2025
With March Madness in full swing, the spotlight isn’t only on thrilling buzzer-beaters or underdog victories; it’s also on the continued evolution of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights. Since the NCAA's landmark policy shift in 2021, student-athletes can now profit from their personal brands. This is exciting. However, these new opportunities come with the need for smart strategy, compliance and legal insight.EEOC and DOJ Issue Joint Press Release Warning Against Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination
March 28, 2025
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release on March 19, 2025, to introduce two technical assistant documents “focused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ‘diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)’ in the workplace.” The EEOC and DOJ explain DEI is a broad term that is not defined in Title VII of the Civil Rights of Employment Act, §§42 U.S.C. 2000e-2, et seq. (“Act”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of applicants’ or employees’ protected characteristics. The Agencies explain DEI discrimination that violates the Act involve employment actions taken by an employer motivated, in whole or in part, by an employee’s or applicant’s protected status.Beyond Silence: South Carolina Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Acceptance in Employment Arbitration Agreements
March 21, 2025
In Lampo v. Amedisys Holding, LLC and Leisa Victoria Neasbitt, the South Carolina Supreme Court establishes important legal precedent regarding contract formation for arbitration agreements between employers and employees. Specifically, the Court held that an employee’s silence does not constitute acceptance to form a binding contract that requires the employee to resolve all disputes by arbitration. The decision marks the Court’s philosophy that employers cannot impose contract modifications or unilaterally alter employment terms without clear consent.HSB Webinar Announcement: FMLA and ADA Compliance
March 13, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.What Employers Need to Know About Shifting Caselaw and Legislation
March 12, 2025
As employers navigate the complexities of a new political era and evolving regulatory framework, staying ahead of these changes isn't just advisable — it's essential.Several executive actions have already influenced employment practices in the initial weeks of President Donald Trump's second term. Meanwhile, courts in several important cases in 2024 sided with employer interests. The ongoing saga of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary thresholds, broad rulemaking from federal agencies, and updated EEOC guidance continues to keep employers on their toes in order to stay compliant with the latest rules and guidance.
Here are important employment law updates from 2024 and the first quarter of 2025 to prepare employers for the rest of the year.
HSB Webinar Announcement: Employment-based Immigration and Employer Compliance Update
February 27, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.New Deadlines for FINCEN Compliance Issued
February 21, 2025
Update as of 3/3/25: On February 27, 2025, FinCEN announced it will not impose penalties on companies that do not submit their beneficial ownership information reports by the March 21 deadline. The agency plans to issue an interim final rule to establish new reporting deadlines no later than March 21 and intends to revise the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule this year. On March 2, 2025, the Treasury Department clarified that no penalties will be imposed on U.S. citizens or domestic companies, even after the upcoming rule changes. Instead, it will propose new rulemaking to narrow the scope of the requirement to only foreign reporting companies. Additional information can be found on FinCEN’s website at https://www.fincen.gov/. We are closely monitoring developments and legislation and will continue to provide updates on this blog as soon as they are available.The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduced substantial new reporting obligations for a wide array of corporate entities. Generally, any domestic entity formed by filing documents with a secretary of state or similar office – such as corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships – is considered a reporting company subject to these requirements. The CTA also applies to foreign entities registered to conduct business through similar filings.
HSB Webinar Announcement: 2025 Employment Law Legislative Preview
January 13, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.On January 23, Katie Busbee and Joseph Dickey presented on key issues impacting employers this year in our 2025 employment law legislative preview.
