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Pitfalls in Employment Documents
Now's the time to review and update employment documents. New year, new opportunities. A new year is a good time to review employment documents and update them as needed, especially
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U.S. Department of State Halts Immigrant Visa Issuance to Nationals of 75 Countries
Foreign Nationals Must Prepare for this Latest Immigration Policy Change On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is halting immigrant visa processing for nationals of
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From Startup to Succession: Estate Planning for Business Owners
From startup to succession, estate planning plays a vital role at every stage of a business owner’s life. A well-considered estate plan, revisited frequently, can make the difference between a
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What Pennsylvania Employers Need to Know When Employees Live or Work in NY
Understanding the Compliance Gap Between PA and NY. Jim O'Connor served as a guest contributor for the Decision Associates' newsletter, providing insight on Pennsylvania labor laws. His article, "Understanding the
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Updates to New York State Employment Law in 2026
Three Changes That New York-Based Employers Need to Be Aware of in 2026 As we begin 2026, it is important to be aware of several key changes to New York
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What Employers Need to Know About New York State’s Trapped at Work Act
Workers Cannot Be Required to Repay Certain Advances, Stipends, or Reimbursements if Leaving a Job Before a Set Amount of Time Does your business require employees who leave before a
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DHS Publishes Final Rule to Implement Weighted Selection Process for the FY2027 H-1B Lottery
No Substantive Changes From Notice of Proposed Rulemaking On December 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Final Rule implementing, without change, the Notice of Proposed
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Bills Affecting New York State Limited Liability Company and Other Business Laws Vetoed by Governor
The Impact of Governor Hochul's Veto on Business Regulation in New York On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed two bills that would have significantly altered New York State
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Cap-and-Invest On the Horizon? What it Means for Western New York Businesses
Key details of cap-and-invest have yet to be worked out. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), enacted in 2019, set New York State on an ambitious track to
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The TN and L-1 Visa Categories: Overlooked Recruiting Options for Manufacturing Companies
TN and L-1 visa categories can be reliable and cost-effective. Manufacturing companies finding it difficult to locate qualified workers in the U.S. market may benefit from opening their recruiting to
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