The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule establishing a weighted, wage‑level–based selection process for H‑1B cap registrations. This change will apply to the FY 2027...

Unlike virtually all other types of plans, 457(b) plans maintained by (non-governmental) tax-exempt entities—such as many charities, hospitals, insurers, and private universities—did not receive...

As price-setting by computer algorithm becomes increasingly prevalent, states are stepping in to address transparency and fairness concerns that federal legislation has yet to comprehensively...

This guide is designed to help your municipal team determine what financing options are available once the decision has been made to borrow money for a city or village financing. Please refer to...

On November 13, 2025, the IRS published its annual cost of living adjustments for various retirement plan limits. These adjustments are consistent with the rate of increases in prior years,...

Secretary Pete Hegseth announced details of sweeping reforms aimed at promoting competition, reducing bureaucracy, and accelerating the delivery of capabilities to warfighters at a speech at the...

In today’s social media landscape, “dupe culture” is booming. Influencers and retailers frequently promote affordable alternatives to premium brands, using hashtags like #[company]dupe to attract...

On November 1, 2025, the White House issued a Fact Sheet announcing a one-year suspension of the “Affiliates Rule” effective November 10, 2025. The Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) will...

Can a public school discipline students for using pronouns that reflect a classmate’s sex assigned at birth, rather than their gender identity? According to the Sixth Circuit’s en banc decision...

On October 6, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the Federal Circuit’s decision in Crocs, Inc. v. Double Diamond Distrib., Ltd., et al., leaving a circuit split regarding Lanham Act...

Tax-exempt organizations are facing more scrutiny than ever. Federal and state regulators have signaled an intent to more aggressively investigate nonprofits, and compliance missteps that once...

Effective October 30, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security will publish an interim final rule that eliminates the automatic 540-day extension for employment authorization (“EAD” or “I-765”)...

USCIS has issued new guidance clarifying how the $100,000 fee under the September 21, 2025, Presidential Proclamation applies to H-1B petitions.

On October 17, 2025, the USPTO proposed new rules that would dramatically alter IPR strategy. The most impactful change to the status quo is a proposal to bar the PTAB from instituting an IPR if...

In patent infringement litigation, ownership isn’t just about who invented the technology. It’s about who holds the legal right to enforce it. That right depends on the language used in...

On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a pivotal interim final rule under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”)...

Can a political slogan be too vulgar for school, even if it never actually uses a bad word? That was the question before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in B.A. v. Tri County Area...

On October 20, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will launch a new Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot (ASAP!) Program to test the use of artificial intelligence (AI)...

As of the date of this writing, Congress has not passed the appropriate spending bills to keep the federal government open beyond September 30, 2025. Unless these bills are passed, some...

A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit confirms public employers can consider certain employee speech on social media in making personnel decisions.