Category: Legal Insights

Posted May 18, 2026

Supreme Court Opens Freight Brokers to Negligent-Hiring Claims

In a unanimous decision issued on May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that freight brokers can be sued under state negligent-hiring law when they select motor carriers with documented safety deficiencies. …

Posted April 9, 2026

The Minnesota PFAS Deadline is Three Months Away. Here’s What to Do About It.

Manufacturers and sellers of products in Minnesota are subject to a legal reporting obligation due July 1, 2026 — and for many organizations, the clock is running faster than they realize. Minnesota’s PFAS reporting requirement has been years in the …

Posted March 13, 2026 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Changes to the 2025 Pay Data Reporting Requirements for California Employers

California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) has released new FAQs and preliminary templates previewing substantial additions to the 2025 pay data reporting cycle. These updates introduce new data fields, expand employee grouping requirements, and increase the complexity of reporting for both …

Posted March 13, 2026 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Equal Pay Day 2026

Equal Pay Day in the U.S. this year is March 26, 2026. The date symbolizes how far into the current year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. In other words, it is a marker …

Posted January 29, 2026

Navigating Minnesota’s Consumer Data Privacy Act: What Healthcare Entities and Nonprofits Need to Know Before January 31, 2026

Overview of the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act Minnesota’s comprehensive consumer data privacy law known as the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (the “Act”) went into effect on July 31, 2025. The Act regulates how businesses collect and share personal …

Posted January 21, 2026 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Operation Metro Surge: How Employers Can Prepare & Respond

We are fielding many questions from our clients stemming from Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Below, we’ve included some information about common topics to assist employers in navigating this difficult and unprecedented situation. ICE/DHS Onsite Visits. …

Posted January 13, 2026

Proof of Lawful Immigration Status: What to Carry

By law, all non-citizens age 18 and older are required to carry proof of their immigration status at all times. Below is a list of documents that may be used to show your current status. For most temporary residents, this …

Posted January 9, 2026

Minnesota Cannabis Business Owners: Don’t Let Your Valuable Trade Secrets Go Up in Smoke

Minnesota’s recreational cannabis industry is finally budding. Growers have devoted substantial time and resources to their cultivation process. Sellers have invested heavily in market research. This information can give cannabis business owners an edge in a highly competitive market. The …

Posted December 22, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Illinois Expands Employee Protections: SB2339, The Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act

On December 12, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2339 into law as Public Act 104-0455, bringing significant updates to Illinois’ Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. This legislation, now effective immediately, redefines employer responsibilities around employment eligibility verification …

Posted December 17, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Trump Administration Reaffirms and Expands Travel Bans

On December 16, 2025, the Trump Administration issued another presidential proclamation, reaffirming and expanding the restriction of entry of foreign nationals from certain countries. This recent proclamation is an expansion and reaffirmation of an earlier presidential proclamation he issued on …

Posted December 11, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Employer Response Plans to ICE Worksite Enforcement Actions: A Guide for Response Strategies to Increased Targeted Operations in The Twin Cities

Federal immigration authorities have recently conducted targeted operations in the Twin Cities, with arrests reported and heightened enforcement visible in public spaces and workplaces. In response, the City of Minneapolis issued an executive order banning any City-owned or City-controlled parking …

Posted December 9, 2025 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Delaware Passes New Pay Transparency Law

On September 26, 2025, Delaware’s governor signed into law House Substitute No. 2 for House Bill (HB) No. 105. Starting in September 2027, Delaware will require employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in job postings. This new law applies …

Posted December 9, 2025 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

California Modifies Pay Transparency and Fair Pay Requirements

Employers who recruit and employ workers in California should review their job posting and equal pay processes to ensure they comply with new pay transparency requirements, as well as an expanded definition of wages for purposes of equal pay claims. …

Posted December 9, 2025 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

How to Talk to Your Team About Pay Equity: A Guide for In-House Counsel

After pushing through the frantic period of year-end reviews and open enrollment, Human Resource and Payroll teams may bristle at another task. But after the 2025 dust settles, early 2026 is the perfect time to develop a plan for pay …

Posted December 5, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

USCIS Pause on Immigration Benefits Requests of Foreign Nationals of Travel Ban Countries

UPDATE: AS OF FEBRUARY 16, 2026 Following our article below, posted on December 4, 2025, the administration issued a suspension on entry to the United States on December 16, 2025 that expanded the earlier June 4, 2025 partial and full …

Posted October 29, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Department of Homeland Security Suspends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization

The Department of Homeland Security has announced an interim final rule, suspending its practice of automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EAD) for renewal applications in certain categories, including employment-based categories. With this new rule, individuals who timely file applications …

Posted October 22, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

UPDATED OCT 22, 2025: Termination of the 2023 and 2021 TPS Designation for Venezuela

Updated Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Termination of the 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela On September 5, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a final order setting aside DHS Secretary Noem’s decision to terminate the …

Posted October 2, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Impacts of Federal Government Shutdown On Business Immigration

The United States federal government has shut down as of midnight (EDT), October 1, 2025. Because several different federal agencies oversee the adjudication and enforcement of immigration law, we expect the impact of the shutdown will vary depending on the …

Posted September 23, 2025 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Best Practices For Employers to Protect Privilege in Pay Equity Studies

Recent case law continues to underscore the importance of carefully structuring pay equity and compensation studies to preserve attorney-client privilege and work product protections. While the legal landscape remains consistent in its treatment of privilege where legal and business purposes …

Posted September 23, 2025 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect In October

Massachusetts’ law on pay transparency and pay data reporting will take effect on October 29, 2025. The new law will require employers with 25 or more employees in the Commonwealth to disclose pay range information in job postings and, in …