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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 Immigration Law, Corporate Immigration

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 Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

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 …

Posted July 10, 2025 with Tags Labor and Employment

FAQs: No Tax On Tips

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) into law. Among other things, the OBBBA includes a new deduction for tipped workers, referred to as “no tax on tips.” One Big Beautiful Bill Act, …

Posted June 24, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

E-Verify Issues Guidance on Revocation of Certain Employment Authorization Documents

On June 20, 2025, E-Verify issued guidance on certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) that DHS has revoked for individuals whose parole has been terminated.  The guidance advises employers to regularly generate the Status Change Report to identify E-Verify cases created …

Posted June 13, 2025 with Tags Firm Statements

Nilan Johnson Lewis Statement on the Rule of Law and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The rule of law is a cornerstone of our legal system and our democracy. Recent actions—such as ignoring or refusing to follow Court decisions, issuing executive orders as retaliation, and targeting law firms that represent opposing viewpoints—pose a significant threat …

Posted June 11, 2025 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Washington State Doubles Down On Pay Equity

Washington State has been at the forefront of pay equity legislation, and recent amendments to its Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), which take effect on July 27, 2025, introduce significant changes for employers. These updates modify pay transparency requirements …

Posted June 11, 2025 with Tags The Equal Pay Advisor

Balancing Pay Transparency Laws and PERM Process

More states, municipalities, and localities have imposed or continue to impose pay transparency requirements, specifically requiring employers to disclose a position’s pay range and offered benefits in job advertisements and postings. States like Minnesota, Illinois, California, and Washington have enacted …