News Type: Media Mentions

In the latest edition of California Lodging News, Stacey Chiu sheds light on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in hiring and recruiting within the hospitality industry. In an article titled, “The Power of AI,” Stacey emphasizes how AI-driven solutions are revolutionizing HR processes, from enhancing data processing capabilities to providing immediate answers to basic HR inquiries. She also underscores the importance of responsible AI implementation, highlighting the potential for biases and discrimination inherent in AI models trained on historical data.

Anticipating the upcoming overtime rule expansion from the U..S Labor Department, employers are bracing for potential legal hurdles, as detailed in a Bloomberg Law article published this week titled, “Employers Mull OT Rule Compliance Strategy Despite Legal Déjà Vu.” Stacey Chiu lent her voice to the piece and emphasized the substantial impact of the proposed changes, including a nearly 70% increase in the salary threshold. Stacey also noted that with compliance strategies under scrutiny, businesses will need to navigate tough decisions on salary adjustments and scheduling to mitigate risks.

On the occasion of World IP Day 2024, IP Watchdog has turned to Jennifer Mauri for comment in an article titled, “Celebrating World IP Day: Is the Innovative Future Sustainable?” In the piece, Jennifer highlights the pivotal role of intellectual property in advancing sustainable development. She also emphasizes that as sustainability becomes a mainstream priority, the protection of IP rights is crucial to incentivize innovation and protect investments in sustainable technologies.

Jennifer Mauri shared her thoughts on the proposed Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act with The Global Legal Post. The bill, if passed, would mandate that AI companies submit a notice to the U.S. Copyright Office detailing the copyrighted works utilized in the datasets used to build or train their systems. In an article titled “U.S. Bill Would Require AI Companies to Disclose Copyrighted Work in Training Models,” Jennifer shined a light on the arduous legislative process that proposals must undergo before becoming law and stressed the critical role of legislation in navigating the complexities of AI technology and copyright protections.

Stacey Chiu has weighed in on the NLRB’s latest joint employment final rule, which broadened the legal test for determining joint employer status but was struck down after a federal judge in Texas vacated the standard that was to become effective in mid-March. In an HR Dive article titled, “Judges Decision Not the End for NLRB’s Joint Employer Efforts, Attorneys Say,” Stacey emphasized how important it is for employers to stay on top of the issue and understand the standard once settled so as to be in compliance when a newly promulgated final rule actually takes effect.

Mealey’s International Arbitration Report has once again sought out Omer Er’s insights—this time for an article outlining the major roadblocks for arbitration in 2024. In the piece, Omer touches upon our post-COVID environment, geopolitical conflicts, economic tensions and AI, each of which presents unique challenges to arbitration as a platform for dispute resolution.

Michelman & Robinson was among a small handful of midsize firms showcased by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its Who’s Who in Law special report. The article titled “A Firm Built on Innovation,” takes the form of a Q&A with co-founding partner and chairman Sanford Michelman.

Insurance Business has turned to Mark Robinson for comment on a reform program launched by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in an attempt to make the California market more attractive for insurance companies—this in the wake of several top carriers pausing or restricting new business in the state.

Dana Kravetz lent his insights to the Daily Journal, which just reported on a federal court ruling that AB5—California’s worker classification law—is not unconstitutional when applied to the goods transport industry. In an article titled, “No injunction for truckers challenging gig worker law,” Dana pointed to the AB 5 business-to-business exemption, which could potentially be leveraged to avoid employee classification.