by Tyla A. Swinton On September 28, 2026, the US Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (“PCSA” or the “bill”) with bipartisan support.[1] If passed by the House of Representatives, as amended, the PCSA will codify and enforce numerous rules that, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA),...
by Tyla A. Swinton Oftentimes, discrimination and harassment cases boil down to documentation. Does the employer have an anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policy? A complaint procedure? Did the employer document the employee’s complaint? The investigative process? Did the employer document its decision and outcome for the matter? Was the decision based...
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...
RPJ is thrilled to share that Tyla A. Swinton has been named by Today’s Girl Tomorrow’s Woman Inc. as a Woman of the Year Nominee – and we couldn’t be more proud! Founded over a decade ago, Today’s Girl Tomorrow’s Woman Inc. (“TGTW”) is a nonprofit organization that empowers young...
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...
RPJ is proud to announce that, this past Tuesday, October 14, was the inaugural Women Creating Change State of New York City Women Conference, of which RPJ was the law firm sponsor. The Conference, held at Civic Hall, brought together City leaders in government, industry, and non-profits from across the...
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...