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On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts vacated the policy implementing the $100,000 payment requirement, restoring, at least for now, a more predictable filing landscape for H-1B...

Immigration site visits by government agencies can catch employers off guard, but proper preparation transforms potential disruption into routine compliance verification. This guide outlines essential protocols for HR teams, managers, and front-line staff to ensure accurate, professional responses when USCIS or DHS officers arrive to verify H-1B, STEM OPT, L-1, or R-1 employment information.

For those business owners and legal professionals new to working with Washington state's taxation system, the controlling interest transfer rules and the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) liability can come as a nasty surprise...

Washington employers will want to take note of a recent appellate decision when scoping, documenting, and communicating workplace investigations.

Washington’s legal landscape for noncompetition agreements is changing again. Beginning June 30, 2027, nearly all noncompetition covenants will be void and unenforceable in the state. Washington will join at least four other states in near-total bans of such agreements.

Employers hiring foreign nationals face critical immigration compliance decisions within the first moments of onboarding. Understanding work authorization categories, Form I-9 requirements, and worksite restrictions can prevent costly violations while supporting new employees. Learn which red flags should prompt immediate consultation with immigration counsel and how to structure a consistent onboarding protocol.

A Washington appellate court has ruled that the state's Law Against Discrimination applies to homeowners' association covenant enforcement after a home sale closes, not just during the transaction itself. This decision creates new liability exposure for HOAs and community managers who enforce CC&Rs, as selective enforcement claims can now be investigated by the Human Rights Commission regardless of when the discriminatory conduct allegedly occurred.

Each year, Fennemore University brings together our leaders from across the firm to pause, connect, and look ahead. It's more than an annual leadership summit—it's a moment of alignment.

In today's legal landscape, talent alone isn't enough. The true differentiator lies in a law firm's ability to align that talent around a shared vision, turning individual strengths into collective success.

Today the Department of Labor announced the return of the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. PAID is a voluntary compliance initiative that helps employers resolve inadvertent violations...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS recently issued temporary regulations that provide an immediately effective framework for establishing and administering “Trump Accounts,” including broad automatic enrollment and large-scale contributions funded by governmental and charitable donors. The regulations became effective September 30, 2026, apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and expire September 30, 2029.

Recent Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) communications have not formally changed the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) regulation, but they are prompting universities to reexamine how they authorize curricular practical training for F-1 students.

We are all conditioned to click "agree" to terms and conditions when we get a new app, update our cell phone operating system, or purchase a product or service online.

It's almost here. The time when brands are finalizing social content calendars and pushing through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals with student athletes ahead of March Madness.

The new year provides a good opportunity for employers to review and potentially update internal policies. One such policy to consider is a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program.

As a personal injury attorney with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed the harrowing consequences of car accidents.

In Department of Water Resources Cases, the Third District Court of Appeal addressed whether the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) may obtain court-authorized entry onto private property to conduct...