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New York State Energy Regulator Proposes Revised Rules to Accelerate Permitting
45-Day Public Comment Period on Revisions is Now Open On October 22, 2025, New York State’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) released revisions to the proposed regulations to implement
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USCIS Issues Further Guidance on H-1B Proclamation
Updated Guidance Includes Which H-1B Petitions Must Pay $100,000 Fee On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Trump Administration published a Proclamation requiring that all H‑1B visa petitions be accompanied by
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New Reporting Obligations for Certain Non-Financed Transfers of Residential Real Estate to Legal Entities or Trusts
Certain Real Estate Transactions Must Be Reported to FINCEN Beginning March 1, 2026 Originally scheduled for December 1, 2025, the start date for certain professionals involved in real estate closing
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401(k) Investing: ESG, Crypto and Fiduciary Risks
For many Americans, the world of investing is challenging – there is a seemingly endless list of possible investments with a language that is unfamiliar to many and with very
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Collect $1,000 Parole Fee Beginning October 16, 2025
10 Exceptions to the Parole Fee Permit Entry Without Payment On October 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, effective October 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of
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Two Recent Developments That Could Be Real Game Changers for Your Project
Ban on fossil fuel equipment and NYSDEC wetlands regulations could have big impact on deals. In the world of commercial real estate development, laws and regulations are changing constantly, as
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Jim O’Connor Discusses What PA Employers Need to Know About New York Labor Law
Partner Jim O'Connor recently featured on The AHA Moment podcast from Decision Associates, a business consulting group based in Erie, PA, to discuss some of the most important factors Pennsylvania
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The Verdict Is In: Don’t Judge Your Own Case
Why outside counsel is key to a thorough, unbiased investigation. Workplace investigations can be a troubling experience. Complaints about discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment are uncomfortable and sensitive topics. These
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Update: U.S. Trade Agencies Affected By ‘Shutdown’
Certain Agency Operations Curtailed, Others Continue Despite Funding Lapse The October 1, 2025, lapse of federal funding authority has resulted in the significant, if presumably temporary, curtailment of operations of
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U.S. Federal Government Shuts Down, Affecting Operations of Immigration Agencies Relying on Congressional Funding
Certain Immigration Programs to Be Impacted by Shutdown On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government shut down following failed efforts by both major parties to provide necessary government funding.
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