Increased Immigration Enforcement Under Trump: Immediate Removal After Visa Revocation and Heightened Review for Green Card Holders
Within the first 100 days of President Trump’s return to office, U.S. immigration authorities have taken two significant enforcement actions.
1 day ago4 min read
Paid Sick Leave Expands in 2025: What Employers Need to Know
In 2025, several states have enacted or expanded paid sick leave laws, creating new compliance obligations for employers. Whether your business operates in one state or across multiple jurisdictions, it’s important to understand the specific requirements and prepare accordingly. Below is a summary of key developments and practical guidance for employers.
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U.S. Cracks Down on Birth Tourism: Visa Applications Denied, Existing Visas at Risk of Revocation and Entry Bans
On April 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of State posted an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), confirming that tourist visa applications made primarily for the purpose of giving birth in the United States—commonly referred to as birth tourism—will be fully rejected.
3 days ago4 min read
New York Retail Worker Safety Act to Take Effect on June 2, 2025 — Employers Should Prepare Now
To strengthen protections for retail workers, the New York Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA) will officially take effect on June 2, 2025 ....
Apr 163 min read
Executive Order 14117 Takes Effect: What Cross-Border Businesses Must Know About New U.S. Data Restrictions
On April 8, 2025 , the U.S. Department of Justice’s final rule implementing Executive Order 14117 — Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk...
Apr 163 min read
Alien Registration Rule Now in Effect: Key Compliance Steps for Individuals and Employers
As of April 11, 2025 , the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a new alien registration requirement . The...
Apr 164 min read
March 2025 U.S. Immigration Policy Updates
In March 2025, the United States witnessed several significant developments in immigration policy. At the federal level, the nomination...
Mar 296 min read
USCIS Implements New Alien Registration Rule
On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an Interim Final Regulation (IFR) introducing a new...
Mar 213 min read
2025 Q1 California Employment Law Updates – Webinar Recap
Thank you for joining our latest webinar on the 2025 Q1 California Employment Law Updates! We appreciate your participation as we...
Mar 202 min read
U.S. Suspends BOI Reporting Enforcement—What’s Behind the Back and Forth?
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the Beneficial Ownership...
Mar 53 min read
California Court of Appeal Clarifies Protections Under the EFAA
On February 3, 2025, the California First District Court of Appeal issued a significant ruling in Casey v. Superior Court , reaffirming...
Feb 273 min read
U.S. BOI Filing Resumes Following Court Ruling
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)...
Feb 222 min read
U.S. Embassy Staff Reductions: Legal Implications for Businesses and Immigration
As part of a broader diplomatic restructuring plan, the U.S. government has instructed embassies worldwide to prepare for personnel...
Feb 192 min read
Staying Compliant in 2025: Key Wage and Salary Threshold Updates
As 2025 begins, significant updates to minimum wage rates and salary thresholds are being implemented across the United States. These...
Jan 283 min read
President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders: Birthright Citizenship and the TikTok Ban
President Trump has made the news lately with a slew of executive orders issued shortly after his administration took power, following...
Jan 254 min read
President Trump’s Executive Orders – Implications for Global Business and Trade
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump began his second term by signing a series of executive orders aligned with his " America...
Jan 224 min read