The U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB) recently released a new final rule authorizing new standards of fill for wine and distilled spirits containers.

Following the First Circuit Court of Appeals' July 24 decision denying the federal government’s emergency stay, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has formally updated its official H-1B guidance to reflect the ruling.

In a major development following our previous coverage of President Trump’s Proclamation regarding the new H-1B $100,000 fee, a federal judge has completely vacated the policy.

Adams & Reese Government Relations Advisor Patrick Gillespie and Senior Policy Advisor Jeff Littlejohn recently appeared on the Florida Specifier Podcast alongside hosts Ryan Matthews...

Matt Paxton, Partner-in-Charge of Adams & Reese's Washington, DC office and President of the Shipbuilders Council of America, discusses the complexities of foreign shipbuilding partnerships...

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), established by Congress in the CARES Act in March 2020, is for businesses subject to closure due to COVID-19.

The roofing industry faces a uniquely complex employment law landscape shaped by field-based workforces and overlapping regulatory pressures. From OSHA compliance and workers' compensation to immigration enforcement and wage-hour audits, roofing contractors navigate legal challenges that few other industries encounter simultaneously. Understanding these intersecting compliance requirements and knowing when to seek specialized legal counsel can mean the difference between proactive risk management and costly

Starting March 22, 2024, FEMA will implement new rules intended to provide quicker and more straightforward access to disaster relief for individuals.

Under a new initiative, the TTB is poised to take a more enforcement-focused approach to permitting. You should take steps now to ensure you do not get caught in these potential traps...

A federal appeals court has denied the government's emergency motion to reinstate a controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, finding the executive branch likely exceeded its statutory authority. The ruling creates a circuit split that may force Supreme Court intervention as early as this week, leaving employers and visa applicants in legal limbo.

Forecasters predict a historic El Niño cycle that typically brings fewer Atlantic hurricanes, yet disaster preparedness experts warn that a single storm can cause devastating damage.

Twice a year, we hear from restaurants and bars about springing forward or falling back for Daylight Savings Time. How does Daylight Savings Time work for last call and closing at Tennessee bars and restaurants?

In an important decision out of Florida's Third District Court of Appeal, KADA 13, LLC v. Georgetown Holdings, Inc., No. 3D25-0303 (Fla. 3d DCA Feb. 11, 2026)...

Just weeks after taking effect, FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule (“Rule”...

Hurricanes bring a myriad of legal issues to the forefront.

Most organizations and individuals rely on passwords to authenticate access to computer systems and electronic information.

On June 29, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Draft Guidance Memorandum titled "Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid...

Adams & Reese government relations advisors Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn join the Florida Specifier Podcast to analyze Governor Ron DeSantis's approximately $1.7 billion in line-item vetoes from Florida's newly finalized state budget. The discussion examines the implications for land conservation, water quality funding, and municipal projects, while also exploring a pending ballot initiative on homestead exemptions that could impact local environmental funding.

In this episode of La Voz de los Ruferos, Coffee Shops host Jessica Bravo sits down with Adams & Reese Denver Partner in Charge, Gabriel Pinilla, who shares a bit about his bicultural background...

FinCEN has appealed the Texas court decision that vacated its Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule, creating uncertainty for real estate professionals nationwide.