Client Alerts

The federal government has released additional clarification on the $100,000 H-1B Proclamation Fee. On October 20, 2025, USCIS updated its website with the most comprehensive guidance to date, offering direction on when the fee applies, how it must be paid, and what remains uncertain. The update provides important information for employers and fore…

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (that is its actual name) into law.   This budget reconciliation legislation includes several provisions that employers should know about.  We are providing this brief, employer-focused summary for those who don’t want to read the bill’s nearly 900 pages.…

In today’s uncertain economy, fresh produce suppliers face not only tighter margins but also a rise in fraudulent buyers looking to exploit industry pressures. Now more than ever, it’s critical to take proactive steps to keep the bad apples out and protect your business from costly scams. Fortunately, there are proactive steps suppliers can tak…

Cunningham v. Cornell University, No. 23-1007 (U.S. April 17, 2025). The Supreme Court issued its opinion in Cunningham v. Cornell University, on April 17, 2025, and held that plaintiffs claiming a qualified retirement plan paid excess or unnecessary fees to service providers only need to plead the basic elements of a prohibited transaction. This f…

                  On March 24, 2025, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued letters declaring that the sale of products infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), whether sourced from cannabis or hemp, by non-licensed retailers is illegal in Arizona and may subje…