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Thought leaders from around the world contribute their perspectives on landmark cases, new legislation, and legal perspectives on new technologies, business practices, and civil procedure.

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Pennsylvania Workers' Comp

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Landmark Workers’ Compensation Decision

Dave Brown

The claimants’ workers’ compensation bar in Pennsylvania scored a significant victory when the state’s high court issued its decision in Protz v. WCAB.

Pennsylvania Workers' Comp

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Landmark Workers’ Compensation Decision

Dave Brown

The claimants’ workers’ compensation bar in Pennsylvania scored a significant victory when the state’s high court issued its decision in Protz v. WCAB.

NYC Salary History

New York City Employers Will Soon Be Restricted in Asking Applicants About Salary Histories

Ronald Kreismann

NYC employers can no longer ask job applicants about their compensation history.

Employee Activism

The Other Shoe Drops—The NLRB’s “Contingent Workforce” Activism Continues

Timothy C. Kamin

The NLRB will now permit a single bargaining unit to include employees who are solely employed by an employer along with other employees who are jointly employed by that employer and a staffing provider, all without the consent of either employer.

New Immigration Regulation

New Immigration Regulation Establishes Grace Periods for Terminated Foreign Workers

Andrew B. Greenfield

Upon termination, these professionals had no time to finalize their affairs, were unable to remain in the country lawfully in order to seek alternate employment or a new visa status, and immediately became deportable from the United States.

Scrutiny Continues for H-1B

H-1Bs: The Scrutiny Continues

Marlene Z. Stanger

Last year saw an unprecedented rise in the number of requests for evidence issued by the USCIS for H-1B cases that were filed as part of the annual “Cap Case” lottery.

P3s in Puerto Rico

Public-Private Partnerships in Puerto Rico: A Handbook

DLA Piper

Historically, there has been vigorous debate among the residents of Puerto Rico for and against the privatization of public property and public services.

Six Things to Know When Injured at Work

Six Things to Know When Injured at Work

Nicholas Pothitakis

Work injuries result in many questions and concerns by employees who may be facing the situation for the first time

Pennsylvania Workers' Comp

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Landmark Workers’ Compensation Decision

Dave Brown

The claimants’ workers’ compensation bar in Pennsylvania scored a significant victory when the state’s high court issued its decision in Protz v. WCAB.

Family and Medical Leave Act

Do You Have a Gap in Your Benefit Eligibility Procedures?

Tina M. Bengs

Issues Raised by Non-FMLA Reduced Schedules and Leaves of Absence

Minnesota Workers' Compensation

Key Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Cases of 2017

Thomas P. Kieselbach

A rundown of important workers' compensation cases in Minnesota over the past year.

Immigration Work Enforcement Increases 2018

Immigration Worksite Enforcement to Increase in 2018

Christopher L. Thomas

Worksite enforcement is likely to take center stage in 2018.

Immigration under Trump sponsored content

Where Do We Stand? Predictions on Immigration in 2018 under the Trump Administration

Meredith Barnette

What’s likely to happen within immigration 2018 under the Trump presidency?

Top Employment Cases of 2017

The Top Employment Cases of 2017 and a Sneak Peek at 2018

Nonnie L. Shivers

Top employment cases of 2017 with a look at 2018.

Immigration Due Diligence

Immigration Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions

Greenberg Traurig

An Overview

Legal Immigrants

What about the Legal Immigrants?

Clark Hill

Paid Leave

Paid Leave

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Eight attorneys from across the country weigh in.

Franchise Distribution Model

The Joint Employer Threat to the Franchise Distribution Model

Barry M. Heller

That result would strike at the core of franchising and would risk the loss of all of the benefits that franchising has provided to franchisees, employees, and society in general.

When a Loved One Dies sponsored content

Practical Legal Advice: What to do When a Loved One Dies

Salvatore Grillo

When someone you love, whether a relative or close friend, dies, the last thing you want is to start figuring out the legal process.

Employment-based U.S. Immigration

Employment-based U.S. Immigration

Matthew T. Phillips

A look back at 2017 and what to expect in 2018.

Florian Schneider – Dentons Russia

Q&A with Florian Schneider, Managing Partner of Dentons Russia

Best Lawyers

A question and answer session with Florian Schneider, the managing partner of "Law Firm of the Year," Dentons Russia.

Employer Compliance Immigration

Large-Scale Immigration Raids Focus Attention on Employer Compliance With Immigration Laws

Martha J. Schoonover

The recent raids of dozens of 7-Eleven stores by U.S. immigration agents and the corresponding arrest of 21 individuals for immigration-related violations were widely covered as the largest immigrant enforcement crackdown undertaken by the Trump administration to date.

Wellness Programs

Wellness Programs on the Run

D. Finn Pressly & Judith Wethall

The rise in employer-sponsored wellness programs has been accompanied by an even steeper rise in government regulation.

Employment-Based Immigration

The Stealth Assault on Employment-Based Immigration

Ester Greenfield

The Trump administration’s Muslim travel ban and its end of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) attracted widespread comment and protest.

Punitive Damages

Combating Punitive Damages Awards on Appeal

Lynn Kappelman and Dawn Solowey

While the trial team’s deep knowledge of the trial record is an important resource, if that team does not also have appellate experience, consider an appellate specialist to lead the next phase of the case.

Immigration in Review

Immigration in Review: Changes under the Trump Administration

Angelique M. Montano

This is affecting U.S. companies’ ability to hire the best qualified employees to promote their services and products.

Colorado Workers' Compensation

Colorado Broadens Scope of Workers’ Comp, but There’s More to Be Done

Nick Fogel

When the law goes into effect in July, Colorado will join 32 other states in allowing PTSD claims for first responders without a physical component to the claim.

Consumer Protection

There’s No Such Thing as a Stupid Idea

Patrick J. Perotti

In the world of class actions, one well-executed idea can make an entire career.

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