Prime Video has officially announced that Full Speed: The Daytona 500 will premiere on March 5, 2026, marking the latest installment in the hit NASCAR racing documentary franchise produced by NASCAR Studios and RPJ client Words + Pictures Productions. After two breakout seasons on Netflix, Full Speed moves to Prime...
By Jill Kahn Marshall, Anna Beckelman, Lucia Mead “Stay-or-pay” provisions are requirements in employment contracts that an employee, upon their departure from an employer before a defined period of time, repay the employer for expenses related to their employment.[1] Such mandated repayments may be for training costs (often known as...
By Ethan Krasnoo As recounted below, recent lawsuits regarding the use of AI by companies in making employment hiring decisions highlight some serious legal challenges and concerns for employers. Last month, a class action lawsuit was filed in California state court against Eightfold AI Inc. As alleged in the suit,...
In a recent article for The New York Times, RPJ’s Nicole Page was quoted for her insight on the evolving legal standards governing workplace conduct in Hollywood. The Feb. 19, 2026 article, “Lively v. Baldoni Tests What Crosses the Line on a ‘Steamy’ Movie Set,” examines the high-profile litigation between...
Today, RPJ’s Heidi Reavis was featured in HR Executive, sharing how employers can navigate political and cultural expression in the workplace while maintaining a professional and collegial environment. The article, Free Speech at Work: How Far is Too Far?, addresses the challenges private employers encounter in balancing employees’ expectations and...
On April 18, 2026, recent amendments to the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act will go into effect, making it an unlawful discriminatory practice for employers statewide to inquire about or use an applicant’s or an employee’s consumer credit history for employment-related purposes, subject to narrow exceptions. Employers should...
By Hannah Brefeld & Lucia Mead Every two years, viewers across the globe tune in to watch their country represented on the world stage. The Winter and Summer Olympics offer athletes the opportunity to compete in the international spotlight – many for the first time. The competition is unmatched, as...
Premiering February 14, The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story, directed and executive produced by RPJ client Elisabeth Rohm, examines trust, judgment, and personal safety in the context of online dating. Monica White (played by Lela Rochon), a woman navigating dating post-divorce, finds herself in the world of online...
By Daniel Ain and Ariana Zhao The House v. NCAA settlement, reached in 2025, permitted universities and colleges, for the first time, to directly compensate Division I athletes. As we discussed at the time of the House settlement last year,[1] depending on how name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) licensing agreements...
Occasionally, the time will arise in which a client requests the preparation of a Will or Trust that intentionally excludes a family member. When this occurs, it is imperative to address not only the formal requirements that apply under New York law, but also the practical considerations that often prove...