Kutak Rock attorney Colin Finnegan was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining evolving settlement practices at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under the agency’s current Republican leadership.

The article, “Management Attys Seeing Easier Path To NLRB Settlements,” discusses how employers and practitioners are seeing a more flexible approach to resolving unfair labor practice disputes as the NLRB works to address a significant case backlog. Attorneys interviewed for the story noted that regional offices appear more willing to negotiate settlements with less burdensome remedies and greater discretion than in recent years.

Colin, of counsel in Kutak Rock’s labor and employment practice, observed that regional offices have been especially receptive to resolving smaller or isolated alleged violations earlier in the process.

“I do sense them being a little more selective, which would logically make sense given some of the staffing issues and problems in Washington,” Finnegan told Law360.

He also noted that the shift in settlement posture has varied across regions and has been influenced by operational disruptions, including last year’s government shutdown and ongoing staffing challenges. The article highlights broader trends in federal labor enforcement and the practical implications for employers navigating NLRB proceedings.

Read the full article from Law360: “Management Attys Seeing Easier Path To NLRB Settlements” by Tim Ryan. (Subscription required)

Colin is a labor and employment attorney who represents and counsels employers nationwide on a broad range of traditional labor and employment matters. He has extensive experience advising clients on union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practice charges, union awareness training, arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations. Colin partners with employers to develop practical, business-focused labor relations strategies across a variety of industries, including nonprofits, higher education, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and transportation.