Insights: Results

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

by Nonnie L. Shivers

Major employment law decisions in 2017 preview big changes ahead in workplace rights, arbitration, and discrimination law.

The Top 10 Labor and Employment Issues Retailers Will Face in 2017

by Diane M. Saunders

The public-facing nature of their businesses also has an enormous impact on employment issues within retail establishments.

Buy American, Hire American Takes Its Toll on Business Immigration

by Karen Gabriel Moss and Rosanna M. Fox

USCIS is considering the reinterpretation of “may grant” language contained in the statute deeming it discretionary rather than mandatory.

Apalla Chopra, Los Angeles "Lawyer of the Year" for Employment Law – Management 2017

by Nathaniel Barr

O'Melveny & Myers' attorney Apalla Chopra on working to understand and resolve employment disputes.

Arnold Shep Cohen, Newark "Lawyer of the Year" for Employment Law – Individuals 2017

by Nathaniel Barr

"My overall goal as an employment lawyer is to help to improve the dignity of the workplace whenever possible."

Trump Administration’s Termination of DACA, TPS, and H-4 EAD Immigration Programs Could Leave Employers in a Lurch

by Ann Massey Badmus

Several immigration programs that have authorized over a million immigrant workers are expected to end in 2018 and 2019.

Role of the Immigration Lawyer in the Age of Trump

by Cyrus Mehta

Impact of the U.S. Presidential Election on Business Immigration Issues

by Fausta M. Albi

The Most Common Employment Law Disputes and How to Avoid Them

by Christopher Houk

New Employment Law Recognizes Extraordinary Stress Is Everyday Reality for NY Lawyers

by Bryan Driscoll

Stroock Partners with New York Lawyers for Public Interest to Develop Critical Guide for Nonprofits on Immigration Enforcement

by Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

Marked increases in immigration arrests, especially in and around courts, schools, places of worship, and health care facilities, have generated fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities and left many non-profit service providers questioning how to continue effectively assisting their immigrant clients.

Vicki Lafer Abrahamson, Chicago, IL "Lawyer of the Year" for Employment Law – Individuals

by Tess Congo

Restrictive Covenants in Michigan: A Cent, a Peppercorn, or Continued At-Will Employment

by Martin C. Brook

The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2002 case, has commented that a “cent or a pepper corn, in legal estimation, would constitute a valuable consideration.” Essentially, this means that courts refrain from evaluating the quality of the deal, i.e., whether it was good or bad for one party.

Compelling Circumstances EAD: A Pragmatic Policy Evolution

by Fariba Faiz

The article discusses the significance of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Policy Alert PA-2023-18, which clarifies the criteria for obtaining Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) under category (c)(35) for foreign nationals facing compelling circumstances.

The Long, Short, Thick and Thin of It

by Avrohom Gefen

“Appearance discrimination” based on employees’ height and weight is the latest hot-button issue in employment law. Here’s a guide to avoid discrimination.

Kevin Miner - Atlanta 2021 Lawyer of the Year

by Best Lawyers

Immigration Law Atlanta, Georgia