The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which is responsible for enforcing the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and related Regulation E, recently issued a Bulletin 2013-10 explicitly prohibiting the mandatory use of payroll card accounts at an employer-selected financial institution and otherwise discussing the requirements for such use.

On Oct. 27, 2009, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14E, which reversed the SEC’s policy on whether the Boards of Director of public companies can be forced to report on financial risks associated with environmental issues such as climate change.

In March, 2012, we described how a citizens’ group, Stand Up for Democracy, opposed Michigan’s emergency financial manager law, officially entitled "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act, MCL §§ 141.1501, et seq. (the "Act"), by filing petitions to place the issue of the Act’s repeal on the state ballot in November.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward with a proposed rule that could eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period currently available to certain nonimmigrant workers following the termination of employment.

In March 2012, we discussed proposed legislation in Michigan entitled the Nonrecourse Mortgage Loan Act.

Today we have an Interview with Joerg Thomaier, Head of IP Bayer Group about IP management and the filing strategy of Bayer.

Adding further change to the Inter Partes Review (IPR) game, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced that the voluntary disclosure of prior art search information...

Brand owners wanting to prevent their trademarks from being used by others as an .xxx domain name will have a limited opportunity to apply for the domain registry's blocking program.

A recent decision out of the Northern District of Indiana confirms pleading allegations containing legal conclusions are allowed in the Seventh Circuit and that such legal conclusions must be admitted, denied, or responded to with an allegation of insufficient information, just as if they were factual allegations.

Every circuit with at least three circuit judges will maintain a business court, which will consist of sitting circuit judges appointed by the Supreme Court.

The Minnesota State Legislature recently enacted a gift tax in the state of Minnesota, which will take effect on July 1, 2013.

On Feb. 15, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its long-awaited notice of proposed rules with respect to small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) also known as drones.

California employers face new requirements for workplace violence prevention plans as the state's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board prepares to finalize a comprehensive standard. The revised draft addresses hazard assessments, reporting procedures, emergency response protocols, and employee training, with several key modifications from earlier versions. What specific changes have been made to the standard, and how should employers prepare for compliance?

California lawmakers have advanced legislation that would prohibit employers from using automated systems as the sole basis for terminating or disciplining workers. The bill, which awaits the governor's signature, represents one of the most comprehensive state-level attempts to regulate AI in workforce management, requiring human oversight of algorithmic decisions and mandating transparency about which digital tools influence employment outcomes.

Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia impose restrictions on private employers' use of polygraph tests, but these limitations vary significantly in scope and application. From Massachusetts's broad definition of "lie detectors" that may encompass AI interview analysis to Virginia's narrow prohibition on questions about sexual activities, employers face a complex patchwork of regulations.

While federal OSHA lacks specific heat illness prevention requirements, several states are implementing comprehensive workplace heat safety laws. California, Maryland, Oregon, Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada, and Washington have established regulations requiring employers to provide water, shade, rest breaks, and heat illness prevention plans when temperatures reach certain thresholds, with more states expected to follow suit.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Blanche v. Lau fundamentally changes how lawful permanent residents with criminal histories are treated at the border. What does this mean for green card holders returning from international travel, and how should employers protect their workforce from unexpected immigration consequences?

The Supreme Court's decision in Mullin v. Doe has fundamentally reshaped the landscape for Temporary Protected Status holders from Haiti, Syria, and potentially other countries, granting the Department of Homeland Security broad authority to terminate TPS designations with limited judicial oversight. In the wake of this ruling, approximately 350,000 affected individuals and their employers face a rapidly evolving compliance environment marked by shifting employment authorization document expiration dates an

USCIS issued a controversial policy memo in May 2026 reframing adjustment of status as "extraordinary" relief, sparking alarm across immigration communities before the agency quickly walked back its messaging. While the memo directed officers to weigh negative factors more heavily and favor consular processing, DHS clarified it was merely a reminder of existing discretionary authority, with practitioners reporting minimal impact on adjudication outcomes over a month later.

The New Jersey Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that insurance brokers can be held liable under the state's Consumer Fraud Act for deceptive practices, including failing to procure adequate coverage or misleading clients about policy scope. This decision opens the door for policyholders to pursue treble damages and attorneys' fees against brokers who engage in misleading conduct, while simultaneously placing new compliance burdens on insurance professionals.