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Immigrant Survivors of Abuse: What Are Your Legal Options?

by Tracie L. Morgan

Immigrants who have survived abuse at the hands of their partners may not be aware of their legal options. Tracie Morgan, seasoned immigration attorney, explains more.

Brace for Impact

by Ray Young, Jr. and Scott Hetrick

The 2021 independent contractor rule might have major impacts on employers and upend compliance issues, especially as the DOL’s definition of an independent contractor is about to change.

The Current Situation for Asylum Seekers in the U.S.

by Allison Lukanich and Murali Bashyam

The U.S. asylum system has a staggering over 1.3 million cases pending before immigration courts and the government must distribute more resources to aid this watershed and resolve asylum claims faster.

A Hectic Autumn Lies Ahead for Financial Institutions

by Francisco Uría

All these new regulations share certain common features: they impact on almost all areas of a bank across the board (legal counsel, legislative compliance, business, technology, etc.).

Employment Alterations

by Ariel Beverly

As corporate America continues to grapple with pandemic-induced employment shifts, companies are still facing wage-hour compliance issues. Here’s some advice for navigating a post-pandemic work world.

The Price of Admission

by Janice Zhou

States and the federal government are engaged in a pitched battle over immigration and refugee settlement—with the legal profession caught in the middle, taking fire from both sides.

Supreme Court Is Poised to Endorse ‘Implied Certification’ in FCA Cases

by R. Scott Oswald

If a government supplier quietly ignores vital rules but still bills taxpayers as if it had complied, can it be held liable under the federal False Claims Act — even if it never directly lies about its compliance?

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.

Privacy Practice

by Casey Waughn

Data protection is all the rage among tech companies and state, national (and even transnational) governments alike. Is it a passing fad or here to stay? And how should businesses and groups of all sizes handle compliance with a blizzard of new laws?

The Global Employer: Strategies and Best Practices for an International Workforce

by Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm

Developing and retaining an international workforce is essential to competing in the global marketplace.

Is Time Running Out for DC’s Sanctuary City Law?

by Bryan Driscoll

The Capitol is battling the White House in a dangerous game.

Employers Must Soon Use Yet Another New I-9 Form

by Fisher Phillips

New document could be liability trap for unsuspecting employers.

H-1B Applications: Proactive Steps in 2018

by Brad J. Hendrick

Last year, USCIS received approximately 199,000 applications for the 85,000 H-1B visas allocated each year.

H-1B Planning for Fiscal Year 2019

by Lisa Koenig

Employers should be prepared to pivot.

The Rise and Fall of the H-1B Worker

by Kathleen Saenz Poppenger

Until recently, most people were unfamiliar with the H-1B visa, except for those seeking to take advantage of this temporary worker category.

The 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico

by Jamilla Tabbara

The region’s most highly regarded lawyers.