By Tyla A. Swinton As name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) related litigation continues to rise, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) has sought to restore a sense of order and streamline sport-specific eligibility guidance that, according to NCAA President Charlie Baker, was “difficult to administer.”[1] On June 23, 2026, the...
by Tyla A. Swinton and Lucia Mead Recently, I spoke to a friend of mine who serves as in-house employment counsel for a research facility. As in-house counsel, attorneys have to weigh overall company interests against human resource (HR) considerations, along with potential legal risks. However, a shift in the...
By Tyla Swinton and Lucia Mead Women lawyers have transformed the legal profession, and 2026 finds the field on the cusp of even greater achievements. Across law schools, law firms, local and federal governments, in-house, and in academia, women are not only present, but are also increasingly leading, innovating, and...
On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, an executive order (“EO” or the “Order”) intended to establish uniform, nationwide guidance on artificial intelligence (“AI”). The EO seeks to address the growing patchwork of state-level AI legislation across the United States. According to...
by Tyla A. Swinton Federal contractors who want to continue receiving federal funding, while also maintaining their diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (“DEIA”) policies and programs, can often feel like they are juggling glass balls. And conservative campaigns that push companies to eradicate DEIA programs entirely, add another level of...
Hannah R. Brefeld Hannah R. Brefeld joins RPJ as our latest Litigation Associate, with a strong background in employment law, dispute resolution, and general commercial litigation. Her practice encompasses litigation strategy, employment and commercial contract claims, internal investigations, compliance and workplace training, agency actions and dispute resolution. Ms. Brefeld has...