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Circle's application for a national trust bank charter is more than regulatory housekeeping. As the issuer of USDC, one of the world's...

Innovative Legal Services (ILS) recently secured a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on behalf of Noodle Art, a well-known Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles, to stop a former employee’s ongoing harassment and unfounded $800,000 demand. Attorneys Richard Q. Liu and Guiting Lu led the legal effort, acting quickly to protect the restaurant's business and staff.

As of June 1, 2025, New Jersey’s Pay and Benefits Transparency Act (NJPBTA) is officially in force. This significant new law requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in job postings and promotion opportunities.

A recent decision from the California Court of Appeal provides important guidance for employers facing defamation claims brought by...

On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will no longer apply the 2024 Final Rule when enforcing worker...

On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) officially opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection. Employers that are required to file must submit their reports by Tuesday, June 24, 2025. After this deadline, no extensions will be granted, and late submissions will not be accepted.

In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the final rule implementing Executive Order 14117, titled "Preventing...

On May 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order significantly lowering the “reciprocal tariffs” imposed on Chinese...

On May 12, 2025 , President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending a portion of the additional tariffs imposed on...

Effective May 1, 2025, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) implemented comprehensive revisions to its arbitration rules.

Within the first 100 days of President Trump’s return to office, U.S. immigration authorities have taken two significant enforcement actions.

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.

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.

To strengthen protections for retail workers, the New York Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA)  will officially take effect on June 2, 2025 ....

On April 8, 2025 , the U.S. Department of Justice’s final rule implementing Executive Order 14117 — Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk...

​As of April 11, 2025 , the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a new alien registration requirement . The...