US Pending Home Sales Stall as Labor Market Concerns Build
Pending sales of existing US homes stalled in September, suggesting anxiety about the job market kept potential buyers sidelined despite a welcome easing in mortgage rates.
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US Home Prices Post Weakest Gain in More Than Two Years
Home prices gained the least in over two years, slowing for the seventh straight month in August as buyers gained leverage in negotiations and inventory grew.
EEOC to Ramp Up Religious Bias Suits With Republicans at Helm
The EEOC is expected to magnify its growing focus on religious discrimination in workplaces as a newly restored quorum allows its Republican acting chair to execute on more Trump administration priorities.
EEOC Regains Voting Quorum as Trump Pick Panuccio Gets Sworn In
Republican Brittany Panuccio was sworn in as an EEOC commissioner, formally creating the quorum of three necessary to vote on guidance, rulemaking, and significant litigation.
DOL Watchdog Pick Urged to Withdraw Over Inconsistent Testimony
A senior Democratic senator called on the Trump administration’s Labor Department inspector general nominee to withdraw from consideration for appearing to mislead a Senate panel about an active political campaign committee.
Ogletree Welcomes Back Employment Litigator Rinnan in Houston
Paul Rinnan rejoined Ogletree Deakins as a shareholder in its Houston office, the firm announced Monday.
Artificial Stone Maker, Insurer Settle Silica Coverage Dispute
An engineered stone surface manufacturer and its insurer reached a mediated settlement agreement in a coverage dispute over underlying litigation alleging silica-related injuries.
Punching In: White House Has New Rules for Cutting Regulations
The White House released a road map for agencies to cut regulations and how that’s playing out at the DOL.
New Jersey Groups Lose Court Bid to Pause Empire Wind Project
A federal judge denied a request from several local groups that would’ve halted work on the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project near New York, giving a win to the Trump administration that sought to keep the project going.
Fired EEOC Member’s Lawsuit Paused Until Supreme Court Rules
A federal judge halted litigation over former EEOC Democratic Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels’ dismissal pending a US Supreme Court ruling on presidential power to fire independent agency officials.
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Opportunity Zones: Will Tax Break for Investors Benefit Communities Too?
The 2017 tax overhaul included incentives to invest in distressed communities. Investors benefit from tax breaks and the designated opportunity zones benefit from economic investment, but critics say already-wealthy investors don’t need these breaks.
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