On‑Demand Pay and FedNow Tax Issues
In this installment of our Payroll Brass Tax podcast series, Mike Mahoney (Morristown/New York) and Stephen Kenney (Dallas) explore the payroll and…
Shadow AI Transcription Tools Create Major Compliance Risks
AI‑enabled transcription tools have quickly become a fixture in modern business meetings. Properly vetted and deployed, they offer efficiency and…
NMEIB Approves Proposed Rule Implementing PFAS Protection Act
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (NMEIB) concluded its deliberations on March 23, 2026, on the New Mexico Environment Department’s…
Different Immigration Pathways Biomedical Engineers Can Take
Biomedical engineers pursuing permanent residence in the United States have several pathways available, depending on their credentials and career goals.…
Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Exempted from ESA Consultation Re
Key Takeaways What Happened: The Endangered Species Committee (the Committee, or the “God Squad”) voted to exempt Gulf oil and gas…
Trump Revamps Section 232 Tariffs with New Rate Tiers
Key Takeaways President Trump has overhauled the Section 232 tariffs on metals, instituting a system in which tiered rates apply…
April 2026 Visa Bulletin Shows Broad Forward Movement
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects forward movement in both family‑based and employment‑based immigrant visa categories. Factors Driving Advancement Section…
Connecticut’s 2026 Wage and Leave Changes for Employers
Quick Hits As of January 1, 2026, Connecticut employers with eleven or more employees must provide paid sick leave to…
Seventh Circuit Holds BIPA Damages Cap Applies Retroactively
Key Takeaways: The Seventh Circuit held that the BIPA damages cap applies retroactively to pending cases. The court held the 2024…
EPA Ramps Up FIFRA Enforcement on Imported Pesticides
Over the past several months, EPA has significantly increased its enforcement focus on imported pesticides, targeting unregistered, misbranded, or adulterated…
2026 New York Auto Show Roundup: These Are the Cars You Need to Check Out
(Images: TFL Studios | Zach Butler) The 2026 New York Auto Show brings a slate of vehicle debuts — not…
Court Upholds ESOP Releveraging as Business Judgment Under ERISA
Key Takeaways A federal district court in Arkansas granted summary judgment in favor of an ESOP sponsor, its board and…