Lightning Round

Crowell & Moring LLP
  • 5.0 (8)
  • BUSINESS

This podcast gives a rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

Episodes

  1. FEB 12

    Lightning Round: Keeping Up With The Quickly Changing World of Immigration

    In this episode, Crowell's Rebecca Springer, Sharmistha Das, and Keith Harrison discuss the key updates that employers should be aware of concerning ICE enforcement, H1-B visas, Temporary Protected Status, and other immigration policy issues. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s monthly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

    20 min

  2. 11/20/2025

    Lightning Round: DEI Executive Orders—Where We Are Ten Months Later

    In this episode, Crowell's Rebecca Springer, Katie Erno, Anuj Vohra, and Alexander Kramer recap the executive orders regarding employer diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") practices signed by President Trump when he first took office, their impact on the private sector, especially government contractors, over the last ten months, and what we are seeing from the government on investigation and enforcement. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s monthly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

    20 min

  3. 10/20/2025

    Lightning Round: Navigating Social Media in the 2025 Workplace—What Employers Need to Know

    Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Ted North discuss employees' use of social media and what employers need to know in 2025. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

    11 min

  4. 10/06/2025

    Lightning Round: Government Shutdown—Some Wage-Hour and Notice Watch-Outs for Employers

    Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Andrew Bagley discuss the legal implications for employers during the government shutdown including wage and hour issues that arise for government contractors. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

    11 min

  5. 09/22/2025

    Lightning Round: AI Legislation and Regulation: Themes and Trends

    Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Jillian Ambrose discuss AI in the workplace focusing on the current and projected landscape of state-level legislation and regulation around AI in employment. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

    11 min

  6. 09/05/2025

    Faith at Work—What Employers Need to Know About Religious Accommodations

    Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Corey Hirsch-Lestienne discuss recent developments regarding an employer’s obligation to accommodate employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs and practices and what employers should know if employees request religious accommodations to ensure that they are compliant with the law. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

    8 min

  7. 08/21/2025

    Lightning Round: Expansive or Restrictive? The State of Antidiscrimination Laws Across the US

    Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Stephon Howie discuss some recent developments in state anti-discrimination laws and what employers should know to ensure compliance with these laws. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

    9 min

  8. 08/07/2025

    Lightning Round: Title VII, Bathroom Access, and DOJ Memo - More Guidance, More Questions

    Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Katie Erno discuss the current legal landscape regarding whether permitting transgender individuals to access single sex spaces at work, like bathrooms, creates a hostile work environment for cis gender individuals. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

    8 min

  9. 07/25/2025

    Lightning Round: Washington Employers, You’ve Been WARNed, So No Excuses

    Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Glenn Grant discuss the requirements of Washington state's new mini-WARN Act. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

    7 min

  10. 07/10/2025

    Lightning Round: Certification & Enforcement Targets Under EO 14173: Status and What Every Employer Should be Doing

    A status update on certification & enforcement targets under EO 14173 and what employers should know. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space. Host: Rebecca Springer https://www.crowell.com/en/professionals/rebecca-l-springer Guest: Kris Meade https://www.crowell.com/en/professionals/kris-d-meade

    9 min

  11. 06/26/2025

    Lightning Round: AI Usage by Employees—Safeguards for the Workplace

    Rebecca Springer and Jillian Ambrose discuss the legal implications of employees using artificial intelligence in the workplace. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space. Host: Rebecca Springer https://www.crowell.com/en/professionals/rebecca-l-springer  Guest: Jillian Ambrose https://www.crowell.com/en/professionals/jillian-ambrose

    8 min

  12. 06/13/2025

    Lightning Round: The Impact of SCOTUS’ Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services Decision

    Rebecca Springer and Kimberley Johnson share an overview of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services and what it means for employers and anti-discrimination litigation moving forward. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

    8 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

This podcast gives a rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

Information

  • Creator
    Crowell & Moring LLP
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Lightning Round