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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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A 9-1-1 Call for Volunteer Firefighters
Focus: Taxation If you live on Long Island, it is safe to say that you have seen at least one sign proclaiming, “Join the (insert neighborhood name here) volunteer fire
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A New Path to Working Capital: Why Small Businesses Should Explore the SBA’s 7(a) WCP
While many small businesses—and the lenders who support them—are familiar with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) Loan Program, fewer are aware of a newer initiative under the same
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Western District Case Notes – April 20, 2026
Motion to Dismiss Tortious Interference Claim In Hurlbut Health Consulting v. Otis Elevator Co., 24-cv-06562-MAV (Jan. 5, 2026), plaintiff filed a complaint in state court asserting causes of action for
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Secure Choice Savings Program: What Does it Mean for You?
Playing golf every day in Boca sounds nice, right? For many Americans, especially New Yorkers, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Retirement income is an important part of a company’s
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U.S. Department of Labor Unveils Joint Employer Rule Proposal
Four Factors Establish Joint Employer Control On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, (DOL) announced a proposed rule that, if finalized, would revise the
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