U.S. importers of Chinese goods and components should be aware that the United States Trade Representative (USTR)

As of September 7, 2022, Japan will continue with it's reopening to the world, and while there are still several requirements designed to keep all residents and visitors safe and healthy...

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").

For years, employers have used application forms that solicit the applicant's salary history and have routinely sought such information as part of the interview process.

On February 24, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security will begin implementing a Final Rule expanding the definition of public charge

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...

Negotiating a commercial lease requires careful attention to critical provisions that can significantly impact a tenant's financial obligations and operational flexibility. Understanding the nuances of lease terms, rent structures, possession requirements, landlord responsibilities, and maintenance allocations is fundamental to protecting tenant interests.

If your company receives an assessment letter, it will need to respond to the IRS in a relatively short period of time.

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.

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...

Due to a surge in the number of COVID cases and new viral variant cases in China, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced the reinstatement of COVID testing requirements...

Defending Breach of Contract Claims Arising from Supply Chain Disruptions: Significant disruptions in supply chains increased for many industries in 2021...

California recently passed one of the strictest data privacy laws in the country, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, which will go into effect on January 1, 2020.

In April of this year, the U.S. Court of International Trade sided with the U.S. Government in the case of HMTX Industries, the lead case out of thousands filed by importers, seeking to overturn...

Employers often focus on FMLA, ADA, and state leave laws when employees take time off, but they may overlook a critical detail: their group medical insurance policy dictates how long active coverage can continue before COBRA obligations arise. Understanding these policy terms is essential to avoid inadvertently extending coverage beyond contractual limits or failing to offer required continuation coverage at the right time.

Supplier Issues: Suppliers of materials and goods into the United States may be getting some relief in 2022 from container shortages and rising freight costs.

Although part-time employees are not likely eligible for a company's group health plan because they work fewer than the 25 or 30 hours per week ...

On November 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Alert regarding the automatic extension of employment authorization for certain H-4, E, and L dependent spouses.