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

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 Immigration Law, Corporate Immigration

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 Immigration Law, Corporate Immigration

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 November 24, 2025

Nilan Johnson Lewis Recognized by LCLD as a 2025 Top Performer and Compass Award Winner

Nilan Johnson Lewis has been honored by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) as both a 2025 Top Performer and Compass Award winner. These distinctions celebrate organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the …

Posted November 19, 2025 with Tags Firm News

Maria Brekke Receives NJL’s Annual Impact Award

Nilan Johnson Lewis is proud to announce that attorney Maria Brekke, a member of the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, has received the 2025 Impact Award. NJL’s Impact Committee formed to consolidate the firm’s diverse array of pro bono service …

Posted November 6, 2025 with Tags Firm News

Nilan Johnson Lewis Recognized as a 2026 Best Law Firm

Nilan Johnson Lewis is proud to announce its top-tier rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, a legal guide that recognizes “exceptional law firms worldwide.” Published by The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest peer-review attorney guide in …

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 …

Posted September 20, 2025 with Tags Immigration Law, Corporate Immigration

Updated: White House Proclamation Restricting U.S. Entry of H-1B Holders Without $100,000 Fee Payment*

Updates Following its Proclamation on Friday, September 19, 2025, the White House released a clarifying H-1B FAQ the day the Proclamation took effect. The FAQ states that the new $100,000 fee does not apply in the following situations: The H-1B …

Posted August 21, 2025 with Tags Firm News

NJL Attorneys Honored in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers® in America

We are proud to share that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These distinctions reflect consistent dedication to clients and deep knowledge …

Posted August 12, 2025

Eighth Circuit’s Ruling on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Has Broad Implications for Healthcare Providers

What You Need to Know Now The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, in Brandt v. Griffin, has upheld Arkansas’s Act 626, which bans gender-affirming medical care for minors. This ruling follows the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Skrmetti, …

Posted August 1, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Important Visa Updates from the U.S. Department of State: New Visa Integrity Fee and Limitations on Visa Validity and Interview Waivers

There are several recent changes about visas to the United States, including a new visa integrity fee that will be imposed on all foreign nationals needing nonimmigrant visas, limitations on validity periods, and limitations on visa interview waiver interviews. More …

Posted July 17, 2025 with Tags Firm News

Nilan Johnson Lewis Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

We are pleased to announce that 22 attorneys at Nilan Johnson Lewis have been selected for inclusion in the upcoming Super Lawyers list. This recognition reflects their standing among their peers and their dedication to legal excellence. Super Lawyers is …