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Federal District Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Proclamation Fee as Unlawful
Court Found the President Lacks the Authority to Impose the Fee On June 8, 2026, a federal district court in Massachusetts vacated the $100,000 H-1B Proclamation Fee imposed on September
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State Budget Includes Key Provisions to Encourage Solar Energy Development
$200 Million in Funds Directed to the NY-Sun Program New York State is set to act in two key ways to support solar energy development as a result of the
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The Use of AI in Hiring Decisions
Employers are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their talent acquisition and management capabilities. While these tools can save money and more efficiently identify qualified candidates, they can
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How Employers Can Prepare for New York State’s Bill Governing Personnel Records
Newly Passed Bill May Overhaul Employers’ Personnel Recordkeeping Obligations As of May 19, 2026, both houses of the New York State Legislature passed Senate Bill S3460. If signed into law
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New York Healthcare Real Estate Conference
Follow the Patient: Development Location Strategy for Meeting the Client's Outpatient Needs As care shifts toward outpatient settings, providers and developers are rethinking where to locate facilities to better meet
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How Build America, Buy America Influences BEAD Deployment
Exploring Key Aspects to Build America, Buy America and How the Policy Affects BEAD Deployment Nationwide Part two of the conversation between Phillips Lytle Special Counsel Barlow Keener and Alvarez
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New USCIS Policy Memorandum Characterizes Adjustment of Status as an “Extraordinary Relief” Authorized as a Matter of Administrative Grace
Memo Likely to be Challenged as a Violation of the Administrative Procedure Act On May 21, 2026, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Policy Memorandum characterizing adjustment
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The Case for Calling a Litigator Before Turning to Open Source AI
Open source AI prompts are likely not privileged. You may be wondering: “Do I have a claim that can be pursued in litigation?” Or: “What defenses does my company have
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Comprehensive State Privacy Laws: Compliance Considerations for New York Businesses
State Privacy Laws Continue to Evolve with Varying Requirements Across Jurisdictions New York State businesses may be subject to a growing number of comprehensive state privacy laws, many of which
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Overtime Exemptions Under Fair Labor Standards Act Rolled Back to 2019 Standards
$684.00 Weekly Minimum for Executive, Administrative, and Professionals Exemption Now in Effect On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that it is rescinding a regulation issued
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