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Posted June 26, 2026 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

U.S. Supreme Court Allows the Department of Homeland Security to Terminate Temporary Protected Status: Next Steps for Employers

On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that courts have limited authority to review decisions by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS), even when those decisions clearly violate statutorily mandated procedures. In …

Posted June 22, 2026

Overtime Exceptions for Union Workforces: What Employers Should Know

Employers with a union workforce often ask whether their collective bargaining agreement can modify standard wage-and-hour requirements, such as overtime. While the answer is typically “no,” a recent Department of Labor Opinion Letter demonstrates two underused exceptions, often referred to …

Posted June 22, 2026

Massachusetts Appeals Court Ruling Highlights Power of Equal Pay Safe Harbor Defenses

A recent decision by the Massachusetts Appeals Court underscores the importance for employers—in states whose equal pay laws include a “safe harbor” defense—of conducting periodic pay equity audits to limit their liability under those laws. In that case, Woodward v. …

Posted June 22, 2026 with Tags Pay equity

Connecticut Expands Pay Transparency Requirements in Job Postings

On October 1, 2026, Connecticut will become the latest state to boost its pay transparency requirements for job postings. Under existing law, employers in Connecticut cannot restrict or prohibit employees from discussing or inquiring about wages or compensation, nor can …

Posted June 22, 2026 with Tags Pay equity

The End of EEO-1 Reporting? What Employers Stand to Lose

On May 14, 2026, the EEOC formally submitted a proposed rule to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs seeking to rescind EEO-1 reporting requirements, along with several related obligations, signaling the administration’s intent to end annual employer …

Posted May 26, 2026 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

What to Know About the New USCIS Adjustment of Status Policy

On May 22, 2026, without advance notice, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a change in its approach to adjudicating applications for permanent residence. Under its new policy, foreign nationals are largely required to seek permanent residence through …

Posted May 20, 2026

John Medeiros and Stephen Warch Named to Inaugural Minnesota Legal 250

Nilan Johnson Lewis is pleased to announce that shareholders John Medeiros and Stephen Warch have been named to Minnesota Lawyer’s inaugural Minnesota Legal 250, a new recognition program honoring the most influential attorneys across the state. The Minnesota Legal 250 …

Posted May 19, 2026

Real Estate Is Now a Front-of-the-Deal Issue in Healthcare Transactions

Healthcare delivery in the Twin Cities — and across the country — is shifting. Care that once centered on hospital campuses is moving rapidly into outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, specialty facilities, and mixed-use medical spaces. That evolution is not …

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 February 2, 2026

Jeffrey Wohl Joins Nilan Johnson Lewis Labor and Employment Group

MINNEAPOLIS (February 2, 2026) — Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) announced today that Jeffrey Wohl has joined the firm’s Labor and Employment group, adding significant depth to the firm’s California and national employment law and class and collective action defense team. …

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 27, 2026 with Tags Firm Statements

NJL Statement Regarding Operation Metro Surge

Nilan Johnson Lewis demands justice for Renee Nicole Macklin Good and Alex Pretti, and an immediate end to, and accountability for, Operation Metro Surge. We grieve for the family and friends of Good and Pretti. By blocking fair and impartial …

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

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 January 2, 2026

Nilan Johnson Lewis Announces New Shareholder Promotions

MINNEAPOLIS (January 2, 2026) – Nilan Johnson Lewis P.A. announces that Alia M. Abdi, Allison M. Lange Garrison, Jesse E. Goldfarb, and Kelly P. Magnus have been elected as shareholders, effective January 1, 2026. “These promotions reflect Alia, Allison, Jesse, …

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

DHS Finalizes New Weighted Selection Process for H-1B Lottery

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced a final rule which will amend the selection process for H-1B registrations. The rule — which will to take effect with the FY2027 H-1B registration period in March 2026 — …