Dean Rocco (Partner-Los Angeles), co-chair of Wilson Elser's employment and labor practice, is quoted in the article "Judge Weighs Arguments in Workday AI Bias Case," published in TechTarget's AI Insider Newsletter on June 3, 2024. The article explores developments in the Mobley v. Workday case and discusses the arguments raised in the recent U.S. District Court hearing considering Workday's motion to dismiss. The case centers on whether AI recruitment tools and providers can be held liable for discrimination or other employment claims brought under Title VII or state discrimination laws. Dean provides observations about the key threshold question for the courts: can technology providers – such as makers of HR systems used in recruiting – be viewed as "employers" or otherwise covered by applicable employment laws?