In its Kennedy v. Bremerton School District decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has made a bold move that seems to disregard established precedent and leaves school district administrators and boards puzzled as...

As of September 17, 2023, most private-sector employers in New York State will be required to post a job description and pay range for any job opening, promotion or transfer opportunity...

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education released for public comment on June 23, 2022 proposed changes to the Title IX regulations applicable...

With Veterans Day upon us, it is a perfect time to not only thank those who served our country, but remind them of the special benefits available to them as they plan their estates.

In the rapidly moving world of digital assets, specifically non-fungible tokens (NFTs), we begin to gain some clarity on their future. Creators and regulators alike have speculated...

The recent ransomware attack targeting Los Angeles Unified School District is another frightening reminder school districts are especially vulnerable to hackers and must continuously assess...

Once a fairly loosely scrutinized space, online reviews have become an area of increased interest to and enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

While that question may seem simple enough to answer, in many instances individuals may be mistaken or unaware of when their lawful immigration status in the United States expires.

Election season raises interesting questions for corporations and other employers seeking to influence for the good of their businesses.

On January 21, 2022, the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security jointly announced a flurry of new actions and policy changes relating to various visa classifications...

While many continue to push for the federal legalization of cannabis, one cannabis company is strategically using its illegality as a shield.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently signaled a path forward on its roadmap to address PFAS contamination, something industry, water suppliers, and wastewater treatment...

In 2021, the Federal Circuit determined that Amgen's biotech antibody patents lack enablement, i.e., the specification did not teach one of ordinary skill in the art how to make and use the invention...

When defending litigation in one state, mass tort defendants must consider other jurisdictions' rules. For example, while some states generally prohibit a plaintiff from using a defendant's discovery

When U.S. employers hire a foreign worker who is maintaining H-1B status with another employer, they are required to file an H-1B transfer petition.

New York's Court of Appeals sided with defendants in three recent decisions in cases alleging violations of New York Labor Law Section 240(1).

Given the expanding importance and usage of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), litigation was inevitable.

The New York Cannabis Control Board has proposed draft regulations to create a conditional adult-use cannabis retail license, the first of its kind to be released in New York state.

The lack of uniformity among state Blue Sky Laws makes legal interpretation challenging. Practitioners must be well-versed with individual state's laws, regulations, policy statements and no action letters.

Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts, or "SLATs," may be the ideal vehicle for clients interested in pursuing wealth-transfer tax planning. A SLAT is an irrevocable trust created by one spouse...