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As Black History Month concludes, we’ve reflected on the many ways our team chose to engage, serve, and learn throughout February. While the month offers an opportunity to recognize the enduring contributions of Black Americans to our country’s history and legal system, it also invites something deeper — sustained learning, meaningful service…

Fennemore attorneys Nicholas Thompson, Jake Tiernan, and Erik Olson served as legal counsel to Xybix, a leading designer and manufacturer of ergonomic workstations and control-room furniture built for mission-critical, 24/7 environments. in its acquisition by Highland Rim Capital. Xybix designs, manufactures, and installs ergono…

USCIS is expected to open the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration on March 4, 2026, and it will run through noon Eastern Time on March 19, 2026. Given the short registration window, it is smart to start preparing now. 1) Registration and fee If you plan to use immigration counsel, set up your account and internal approval/payment process in advance so yo…

A client’s everyday AI usage may come back to haunt them in future litigation.  More and more, individuals and clients are asking AI for legal advice on a regular basis, both before and during litigation matters.  Clients create inputs with factual scenarios, documents, and other information, and query their AI system on potential outco…

There has been some confusion among employers regarding the  “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Despite the shorthand references to “no tax on overtime” and “no tax on tips,” the law does not eliminate payroll taxes or change how employers calculate or pay overtime. Instead, it creates a temporary “individual income tax deduction” for emplo…

When Ilia Malinin steps onto the ice in Milano–Cortina, he is not only competing for medals. He is also competing in the modern attention economy, where a single performance can drive millions of views, followers, and (sometimes) sponsorship inquiries. That visibility is a commercial opportunity, but it is also a legal and contractual risk, becau…