On December 29, 2025 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) published regulations in the Federal Register changing the allocation of H-1B visas for Federal Fiscal Year 2027. H-1B v...

Key Takeaways Employers will soon face a host of new obligations as a result of New York state and New York City laws that take effect in 2026. This means that employers should begin preparing fo...

Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois employers will face expanded obligations as a result of amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (“IWTA” or “Act”) following the enactment of House...

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In the face of a criminal prosecution system plagued by injustice, there are three actors in a criminal court who could reasonably strike in order to assure justice for the accused: Defense attorn...

Over a dozen laws that were passed between 2023 and 2025 will take effect in January. Here's what they do. WASHINGTON, USA — Over a dozen new laws are taking effect in Washington state in 2026. The...

As previously reported in our 2024 blog post, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule banning non-compete clauses between workers and employers, subject to a few narrow exceptions. ...

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A new year means new legislation will take effect. Here's a look at some of the most impactful new laws that residents throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware will see take effect in 2026...