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Canada To Exempt Master's And PhD Students From Federal Study Permit Cap Effective
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has announced a significant policy change affecting graduate-level international students.
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Statement Of Changes To The Immigration Rules Announced
In a major policy statement announced on March 5, 2026, the UK Home Secretary has confirmed a series of updates to UK immigration policy.Clark Hill Plc - Article
Non-Renewal Of Michigan School Administrator Contracts
The deadlines are approaching for non-renewal of public school administrative contracts. Administrator contracts are governed by Section 1229 of the Michigan Revised School Code...Clark Hill Plc - Article
Update: Nasdaq's Proposed $5 Million MVLS Rule And NYSE American's Proposed Listing Standard: A Structural Shift For Small-Cap Issuers
As a follow up to our prior article dated Feb. 27th, on Mar. 11th, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a release extending the period to approve, disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine...Clark Hill Plc - Article
Worried Your Trademark Might Be Commercially And Conceptually Weak? Recent Opinions By The Trademark Trial And Appeal Board Indicate That Could Be Advantageous
As any marketing expert will tell you, the best trademarks are both creative and unique. Such "strong" trademarks are more memorable and set a product apart from competitors' products.Clark Hill Plc - Article
Recent Illinois Law Now Expands Jurisdiction Over Out-of-state Defendants In Toxic Tort Cases
On Friday, Aug. 15, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 328 ("SB 328"), which permits toxic tort lawsuits against companies that operate in Illinois...Clark Hill Plc - Article
U.S. Supreme Court Endorses Parental Opt-Out For LGBTQ+ Curriculum
On June 27, in a 6/3 majority decision in Mahmoud v Taylor, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a public school district violated parents' constitutional right involving religious...Clark Hill Plc - Article
Real Estate As Critical Infrastructure
In 2022, President Biden signed into law the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA).Clark Hill Plc - Article
New Presidential Proclamation Doubles Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum Imports
On June 3, President Trump issued a proclamation doubling tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum articles and derivative steel...Clark Hill Plc - Article
Michigan Court Of Appeals Holds No Definitive Timeline For Fulfilling FOIA Requests
On Dec. 11, 2025, the Michigan Court of Appeals dismissed a complaint brought by the American Civil Liberties Union ("ACLU") that challenged the amount of time public bodies have to fulfill records requests...Clark Hill Plc - Article
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks California Transgender Student Nondisclosure Policy As Case Continues
On March 2, 2026, the United States Supreme Court blocked a California law that prohibited public school officials from informing parents of their students' gender identity at school...Clark Hill Plc - Article
Mexico Approves Significant Tariff Increases On Imports From Non-FTA Countries
On Dec. 10, 2025, the Mexican Senate approved amendments to the Law on General Import and Export Duties ("Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación")...Clark Hill Plc - Article
Cannabis Group Series | Current And Emerging Employment Issues In Cannabis
The rapidly evolving landscape of the cannabis industry brings with it a unique set of legal challenges, particularly in the realm of employment law.Clark Hill Plc - Article
Cannabis Group Series | Securing The Seed: Cybersecurity Challenges In The Cannabis Industry
As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, so do the challenges it faces, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity.Clark Hill Plc - Article
California Risk Assessments—What You Should Know (And Why It Shouldn't Be New To You Or Your Business)
As of Jan. 1st, the California Consumer Protection Act ("CCPA") and accompanying regulations now require businesses to complete a risk assessment before engaging in certain "high-risk" personal information processing.Clark Hill Plc - Article
Virtual Power Plants: A Cost-Effective Solution For High Grid Demand In New Orleans
It is no secret that the power grid in New Orleans is not only actively aging; it is susceptible to failure. These issues became glaringly evident in August 2021 during Hurricane Ida.Clark Hill Plc - Article
PFAS In Products: Minnesota Adopts PFAS Reporting And Fees Rule
After a two-year rulemaking process, on Dec. 8, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ("MPCA") finalized a rule that, with very limited exemptions, imposes a first-of-its-kind reporting requirement...Clark Hill Plc - Article
Department Of State To Add "Specialized Trainers" To B-1, Business Traveler, Eligibility List
On Dec. 4, 2025, the U.S. Dept. of State updated its Foreign Affairs Manual to add "Specialized Trainers" to its list of eligible activities for B-1, Business Visitor visa issuance.Clark Hill Plc - Article
USCIS Announces Pause On Benefits Adjudications For Individuals From 19 Countries
On Tuesday Dec. 2, 2025, USCIS released a policy memorandum titled "Hold and Review of all Pending Asylum Applications and all USCIS Benefit Applications Filed by Aliens from High-Risk Countries.Clark Hill Plc - Article
Multiple International Diplomats To Attend The Inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial Summit In Washington DC This Week
On Feb. 4, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host senior officials from dozens of countries for the State Department's inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial (Summit).Clark Hill Plc