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Posted October 8, 2026 with Tags Kathleen Curtis, David DJ Warden, Micromobility

California Expands Battery Stewardship Law to Cover E-Bike and Other Medium-Format Batteries

On September 20, 2026, Governor Newsom signed SB 501 (Sen. Benjamin Allen, D-Santa Monica), now Chapter 414, Statutes of 2026, significantly expanding California’s Responsible Battery Recycling Act of 2022. The amendment adds a new “medium-format” battery category, covering batteries used …

Posted October 6, 2026 with Tags commercial real estate

For Developers, Project Feasibility Is More Than a Land Use Question

A recently proposed data center at the Minnesota Star Tribune’s former printing plant offers a vivid reminder that a real estate project can make sense on paper and still encounter obstacles that threaten its economic viability. Virginia-based Legacy Investing signed …

Posted September 22, 2026 with Tags Pay equity

As Federal EEO-1 Reporting Withers Away, Employers Must Stay Alert to State and Local Requirements Springing Up To Fill The Gap

In the June 2026 edition of NJL’s Pay Equity Advisor, we discussed the EEOC’s plan to end EEO-1 data collection and reporting requirements. We also observed that a growing number of states were creating their own workforce data collection and …

Posted September 22, 2026 with Tags Pay equity

California’s New Pay Data Reporting Requirements Are Coming: What Employers Need to Know Before 2027

Employers that file annual pay data reports with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) are facing a significant overhaul of the reporting framework, with the most substantial structural change taking effect for the report due in May 2027. Employers who …

Posted September 22, 2026 with Tags Pay equity

Artificial Intelligence and Pay Equity Compliance: Opportunities, Risks, and Employer Responsibilities

Artificial Intelligence and Pay Equity Compliance: Opportunities, Risks, and Employer Responsibilities As organizations increasingly incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into human resources processes, attention has expanded beyond recruiting and talent acquisition to include compensation analysis, pay equity reviews, and workforce planning. …

Posted September 3, 2026

Social Media is Emerging as the Next Frontier for Job Ads

In the News Social media is fast becoming the go-to platform for recruiting top talent. To make the shift easier and more cost-effective, more employers are turning to specialized firms to handle job postings on their behalf. But convenience has …

Posted August 21, 2026 with Tags Kathleen Curtis, David DJ Warden, Micromobility

New E-Bike Laws Are Redrawing the Lines for Micromobility Manufacturers

Electric bikes and scooters have become part of everyday traffic, and state legislatures are racing to write rules for them. Most of those rules turn on a single question: when does an electric bicycle stop being a bicycle and become …

Posted August 20, 2026 with Tags Firm News

Five NJL Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers

We are proud to share that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This distinction reflects the trust our attorneys have earned across the profession. Courtney Blanchard – Litigation – …

Posted August 3, 2026 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law, Immigration

Increased Risk in Domestic Travel for Foreign Nationals: What Employers and Their Foreign-Born Employees Need to Know

The New York Times recently reported on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s expansion of immigration enforcement efforts at airports across the country. According to these reports, ICE is detaining individuals at various stages of domestic air travel, including travelers …

Posted July 29, 2026 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Immigration: Major Rule Changes Announced Impacting J-1, F-1, and I Status

On July 17, 2026, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the publication of a new final rule affecting the periods of admission and extension-of-stay procedures for F nonimmigrant academic students, J exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign …

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 …