Many companies have already begun reviewing their supply chains to determine if it is possible to avoid or minimize the use of Chinese factories in the production of their products and components...

For persons residing in Japan, at the present time, there is no restriction on entering the United States, other than the universal requirement that all persons, regardless of nationality take a...

SB 1300 made several changes and additions to the employment regulations under FEHA. First, with the exception of negotiated settlement agreements for the purpose of resolving a formal FEHA

These actions are important in keeping a company union-free.

When considering whether to approve an employee's leave of absence request or upon learning that an employee will be away from work for an extended period due to a work-related injury...

The CPRA will become fully operative on January 1, 2023, and will be enforced starting July 1, 2023.

All companies, regardless of size, that sponsor a welfare plan (life, medical, dental, disability, vision, etc.) must ensure that (1) these plans are established via a plan document...

The COVID-19 pandemic may very well change the outlook on the long-term use and configuration of office space in the United States.

On June 29, 2022, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 316, the "Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair" Act (the "CROWN Act").

Japanese Investment in the United States is Expected to Grow in 2020 in Spite of Economic, Trade and Political Uncertainty.

In March 2020, companies of every size and in every industry quickly directed employees to work remotely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In May 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the Covid-19 flexibility regarding the physical inspection of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, would end on July 31, 2023.

Following the Learning Resources court decision, IEEPA tariffs have ceased and a new refund and replacement framework is emerging. Importers now face critical decisions about how to handle different categories of customs entries, from unliquidated entries to those fully final beyond the protest period. Understanding the CAPE module process, Section 122 bridge tariffs, and strategic protest filing has become essential for recovering duties and managing ongoing compliance.

On June 3, 2021, in Van Buren v. United States, No. 1-783, 2021 WL 2229206, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a long-standing circuit split regarding the reach of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act ("CFAA").

At the end of 2019, the U.S. Government enacted two additional restrictions on transactions involving foreign technology products, particularly those of Chinese origin or design.

As travel to the U.S. is back on the rise, we have been receiving more frequent reports of travelers who have been denied or refused admission under the Visa Waiver Program...

On Thursday April 16, 2020, President Trump unveiled his "Guidelines for Opening Up America Again" (the "Guidelines"). The Guidelines are designed to help state and local officials reopen their economies...

Temporary Protected Status ("TPS") allows individuals from certain countries designated by the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"). They are inside the United States to apply...

In California, covered employers are required to provide anti-harassment training to all of its employees. A new law took effect on August 30, 2019.

Illinois law requires employers to reimburse employees for work-related expenses, subject to certain restrictions.