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Second Circuit Affirms Order Compelling Disclosure of Attorney-Client Communications Subject to the Crime-Fraud Privilege Exception
On Feb. 7, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in In re Two Grand Jury Subpoenas Dated Sept. 13, 2023[1] affirmed the Southern …
New restrictions for Visa Renewal Dropbox Program eligibility
On Feb. 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DoS) began limiting those who can use the Dropbox Program (aka Interview Waiver) to renew their visas to …
Will the Supreme Court preserve the rule of law? Chief Justice Roberts may have the answer
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for TIME titled "Will the Supreme Court Preserve the Rule of Law? Chief Justice Roberts May Have the …
Here Comes the ICE Storm
Immigration co-chairs Matthew S. Dunn and Mark D. Koestler co-authored a New York Law Journal article titled "Here Comes the ICE Storm," published on …
President Trump signs executive order pausing enforcement under the FCPA; Attorney General Bondi issues 14 memoranda realigning DOJ enforcement priorities
On Feb. 10, President Donald Trump issued an executive order pausing enforcement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA or the Act) for a period …
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services announces FY 2026 H-1B cap registration period
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will hold the H-1B electronic registration process for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap.
City of Yes landmark transfer framework creates new opportunities
Land Use special counsel Adam B. Taubman authored an op-ed for Crain's New York Business titled "City of Yes Landmark Transfer Framework Creates New …
DOL: Employers cannot mandate use of PTO concurrently with FMLA leave when employee is receiving pay from a state or local family or medical leave program
On Jan. 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued an opinion letter stating that employers may not require, and …
SEC Announces Two Charges for Anti-Money-Laundering Violations
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced two enforcement actions related to the failed implementation of anti-money-laundering …
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