While it typically uses the "Final Action Dates" chart for accepting adjustment of status application filings, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

On September 11, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will release a new regulation for notice-and-comment that proposes to expand the collection of biometric data...

A recent series of articles by the International Association of Privacy Professionals discusses a trend in privacy litigation focused on breach of contract and breach of warranty claims.

As organizations continue to take steps to prevent cyberattacks, a near-universal recommendation is that they should implement multi-factor authentication...

The U.S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit agreed on Jan. 5, 2025, to fast-track the appeal of the recent federal court ruling upholding...

The U.S. Department of Labor's OFCCP has finalized significant changes to Section 503 regulations, removing key disability-related affirmative action requirements for federal contractors. While contractors will no longer need to collect disability data or measure against utilization goals, core obligations under Section 503 remain in effect. What does this deregulatory shift mean for federal contractors' compliance strategies moving forward?

Following a U.S. Supreme Court order and subsequent D.C. Circuit action, the federal court injunction that temporarily blocked the termination of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status has been lifted. While TPS beneficiaries can no longer rely on the court-ordered stay for continued protection, the underlying constitutional challenge remains active with further proceedings scheduled. Haitian TPS holders and their employers now face critical decisions regarding employment authorization and alternative immigrati

ERISA litigation continues to expand in unprecedented fashion, reshaping the landscape for employers, plan sponsors, and service providers.

California is considering changes to its workplace inspection rules that would expand who may accompany inspectors during on-site Cal/OSHA inspections. Cal/OSHA has published a proposed rulemaking and will have...

The California government launched what it describes as the first state tool to monitor and track the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce.

HIPAA compliance requirements continue to evolve, and recent court decisions have understandably drawn significant attention.

Also starting 01.01.27, employers cannot penalize volunteer emergency workers who are absent from or late to work because they were responding to emergencies or participating in required training.

Twenty-two multiemployer pension plans (MEPPs), representing more than 25,000 participants, have filed suit against the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging that the agency improperly denied them access to billions of dollars in emergency retirement funding.

The Seventh Circuit's recent affirmation in Rush v. GreatBanc Trust Co. establishes important precedents for ESOP transactions, particularly regarding fiduciary duties and prohibited transactions when selling ESOP-owned companies. The decision addresses whether an ESOP trustee and board members breached their duties in a 2016 sale to private equity and whether post-sale management investment constitutes a prohibited transaction under ERISA.

President Trump has nominated Keith Sonderling to serve as permanent Secretary of Labor, elevating the current Acting Secretary who brings extensive experience from previous DOL leadership roles and his tenure as an EEOC Commissioner. Sonderling's background in wage and hour enforcement, combined with his operational expertise as Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, positions him to shape the department's regulatory approach and compliance initiatives. His confirmation process is expected to move f

In a final rule released Aug. 10, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that employers with at least 50 U.S. employees, with more than half of whom holding H-1B, L-1A or L-1B status, must pay the Biometric Fee, $4,000 for an H-1B petition or $4,500 for an L-1 petition, for all extension-of-status petitions.

A federal judge has granted the Trump Administration's motion for summary judgment and upheld the legality of the $100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B visa petitions.

On April 1, 2026, the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved automatic penalties for “ghost transfers” — any program that signs a transfer student-athlete, adds them to a roster, or permits them to participate in athletically related activities...

Reports of the NCAA circulating a memo to institutions reminding them of the restrictions on unauthorized contact with student-athletes in the tampering bylaw and warning of significant penalties...

A broad coalition of artificial intelligence developers, cybersecurity companies, financial institutions, technology providers, and other organizations has issued an open letter calling for a coordinated effort to strengthen cyber defenses.