Insights: Results

What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for the U.S. Department of Justice

by Matthew G. Kaiser

The United States government has not been shy about bringing criminal cases in the United States based on conduct that happened abroad.

Akerman Represents Ability Housing in Historic Fair Housing Settlement

by Akerman

Pro Bono Victory Protects Future Housing Development for Disabled and Homeless in Jacksonville

South Florida’s New Affordable Housing Law

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers weighs in on the recently enacted Live Local Act, which aims to shrink financial gaps and provide affordable housing availability in South Florida.

Florida Rewrites the Rules on Housing

by Laurie Villanueva

Whether locals like it or not.

Evolution of the U.S. Construction Market

by Steven M. Charney

This strong return to activity, in both public and private works, has taken place in an environment marked by an equally striking evolution.

The Impact of Plea Bargains in Criminal Cases in the U.S.

by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers highlights why plea bargains have risen to such prevalence, quickly becoming an essential part of the criminal justice system in the U.S.

U.S. Business Immigration: Year-in-Review

by Christian S. Allen

For more reasons than are probably appropriate to include here today, 2017 will be forever be burned into the memories of everybody in the U.S. immigration industry, and all HR and legal professionals who were involved in hiring and/or employing foreign workers in the U.S. No matter your political persuasion, 2017 turned out to not be anything like we all expected at the beginning of the year, fol

Businesses Must Prepare for the New Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule

by Kirby Black and Steven T. Clark

Two employment law lawyers explain how a new DOL rule making it more likely workers will be classified as employees, rather than independent contractors, has caused legal challenges and prompted businesses to reassess worker status and policies.

Employment-based U.S. Immigration

by Matthew T. Phillips

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

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

by Fausta M. Albi

The Day-To-Day of an Immigration Lawyer in the U.S.

by Best Lawyers

In this article, Best Lawyers takes a glimpse into the day-to-day life of an immigration lawyer, what roles they must take on and how their assistance may be critical to the outcome of a case.

Attorney Michael Cohen's U.S. Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit Oral Argument

by Michael J. Cohen

U.S. Impact on Paris Climate Agreement

by Lisa S. Zebovitz

The United States Climate Alliance, currently comprised of 14 states, is “committed to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement.”

U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement

by Violaine du Pontavice

What will be the future for the world’s climate issue?

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

by Murali Bashyam and Allison Lukanich

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.

Issue Spotting Guide for Assessing Inbound to U.S. Travel Issues

by Kathleen M. Peregoy

Essential guidance for management and HR on assessing U.S. travel and work visa issues to ensure immigration compliance and smooth workforce mobility.