In today’s landmark Trump v. Barbara decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that children born in the United States are citizens at birth regardless of whether their parents are present in the country unlawfully or temporarily. The Court concluded that
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Proposed DHS Rule Could Change How International Students Maintain F-1, J-1 Visa Status
Takeaways
- DHS rule cleared by the White House and would replace the long-standing “duration of status” (D/S) framework with fixed admission periods.
- Extension filings and increased government oversight may create additional administrative burdens and uncertainty for visa holders.
- The proposal
AI in the Empire State, Two Bills Could Create New Compliance Obligations
New York organizations using artificial intelligence should keep a close eye on two pending state bills that could create new notice and reporting obligations. Both bills have passed the Senate and Assembly, but as of June 25, 2026, neither appears
Virginia Employers: Reminder About New Job Posting and Salary History Rules
Virginia employers should keep in mind that significant employment law changes take effect July 1, 2026, including new pay transparency requirements for job postings and a ban on salary history inquiries. Read more about what employers need to know here
Green Mountain State Joins in State Privacy Effective 2028
Vermont has passed Senate Bill 71, a comprehensive privacy law that will regulate how covered entities collect, use, disclose, sell, and protect personal data.
The law is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2028.
To whom does the
SCOTUS Lifts TPS Termination Injunctions for Haiti, Syria; Employers Await DHS Guidance
Takeaways
- The U.S. Supreme Court reversed preliminary injunctions preventing DHS from implementing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria.
- The Court held that the TPS statute bars judicial review of most nonconstitutional challenges to TPS designation
Final Whistle Warning: IRS Retirement Plan Amendments Due by December 31, 2026
The countdown clock is running. The stadium lights are on, and the clock is ticking toward extra time. Plan sponsors must amend many qualified retirement plans by December 31, 2026. Just like in a World Cup knockout match, waiting invites
NYC Executive Order Increases Focus on Workplace Heat Exposure
New York City has taken a significant step toward regulating workplace heat exposure. On June 22, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an Executive Order (EO) directing city agencies to develop worker heat safety guidance, heat illness prevention plans, and recommendations
New Louisiana Data Privacy Act Set to Take Effect in 2027
With the Governor of Louisiana’s signature on Senate Bill 386, Louisiana becomes one of the latest states to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy law, joining more than twenty states that have adopted similar frameworks in recent years. Like laws
FTA Withdraws EEO Program Guidance for Federal Transit Funding Recipients
Government contractors and recipients of federal financial assistance are once again seeing agencies revisit guidance documents as part of broader efforts to reduce administrative requirements for regulated entities. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has withdrawn Circular 4704.1A, its Equal