Client Alerts

President Trump is expected to issue an executive order this week that would reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a less-regulated Schedule III substance under Federal law. What does rescheduling mean to marijuana customers, patients, and businesses? Marijuana (not ‘industrial hemp’) is a Schedule I controlled substanc…

YourSpace America, Inc., an investment manager specializing in the development of self-storage projects, recently opened a public storage facility at 120 West Owens Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106. Fennemore attorneys Brett Siglin and Mark Hawkins worked extensively on behalf of YourSpace America, Inc. in connection with the acquisition, financing,…

In a sweeping regulatory shift with immediate consequences for Federally funded entities including, universities, nonprofits, health-care providers, and public-sector contractors, the U.S. Department of Justice has rescinded its longstanding disparate-impact regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The new rule, finalized December 9, 202…

California Assembly Bill 692 (AB 692) will significantly change the way employers structure employee “stay-or-pay” agreements. Effective January 1, 2026, most repayment obligations triggered by an employee’s resignation or separation will be prohibited.  AB 692 was enacted to prevent employers from using financial penalties to discourage…

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…