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The Civil Rights Fraud Initiative is highly relevant for employers because it expands the risk landscape for companies that receive federal funds, hold government contracts, or certify compliance with federal civil rights laws. The initiative signals that the government intends to use the False Claims Act — traditionally associated with financial fraud — as a tool to police allegedly discriminatory employment and DEI-related practices.

The Michigan Legislature is currently considering legislation that would directly affect municipally operated wastewater treatment plants and expand local coordination obligations. In April 2026, Michigan legislators introduced a package of nine bills aimed at strengthening statewide regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS"), which are commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” If enacted, this legislative package would expand Michigan’s PFAS regulatory framework on multiple fronts.

An emerging issue affecting tariff refund claims under the IEEPA Phase 1 Declaration process submitted through the CAPE system may require immediate action by non-resident importers to avoid delayed or rejected refund payments. 

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to clarify the standard for determining joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). If finalized, the proposed rule would have significant implications for employers that rely on staffing agencies, subcontractors, professional employer organizations, or other multi-entity labor arrangements.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) has opened a dedicated online portal for submitting refund claims for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) that were invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court. Refund claims must be submitted…

Bodman’s John David Gardiner authored an article in The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual 2026, a publication of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE). The article shares tips and tricks for maintaining a proper due diligence process when hiring or…

In collaboration with the Center for Health and Research Transformation and Camden Coalition, Bodman’s Jennifer Black co-authored a brief for the Partnership to Align Social Care’s Community Care Hub Contracting Workgroup. The brief focuses on helping your team analyze and…

Bodman’s Grant Semonin authored an article in the Summer 2025 edition of The Litigation Journal, a State Bar of Michigan publication. The article discusses the Michigan Supreme Court case, Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance v Saugatuck Twp, and the changes to the…

On July 31, the final day of the Michigan Supreme Court’s term, the court ruled that contracts that require employees to waive the normal statute of limitations for claims arising from their employment in favor of a shorter time frame are…

Bodman’s Michelle Czapski and Sinéad Redmond authored an article in the fourth edition of the Introduce Evidence with Confidence, an ICLE publication. With this book, readers will: Quickly find the relevant rules and controlling caselaw on dozens of rules of…

Bodman’s John David Gardiner authored an article in The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual 2026, a publication of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE). The article shares tips and tricks for maintaining a proper due diligence process when hiring or…

In collaboration with the Center for Health and Research Transformation and Camden Coalition, Bodman’s Jennifer Black co-authored a brief for the Partnership to Align Social Care’s Community Care Hub Contracting Workgroup. The brief focuses on helping your team analyze and…

Bodman’s Grant Semonin authored an article in the Summer 2025 edition of The Litigation Journal, a State Bar of Michigan publication. The article discusses the Michigan Supreme Court case, Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance v Saugatuck Twp, and the changes to the…

On July 31, the final day of the Michigan Supreme Court’s term, the court ruled that contracts that require employees to waive the normal statute of limitations for claims arising from their employment in favor of a shorter time frame are…

Bodman’s Michelle Czapski and Sinéad Redmond authored an article in the fourth edition of the Introduce Evidence with Confidence, an ICLE publication. With this book, readers will: Quickly find the relevant rules and controlling caselaw on dozens of rules of…