Employers frequently retain outside counsel to investigate workplace complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other sensitive employment issues. A common question that follows is whether the attorney’s notes, communications, draft reports, and other investigative materials must later be produced if
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Amendments to San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Coming in August
Recently, San Francisco amended its Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) to further differentiate it from the State of California’s Fair Chance Act. The amendments take effect on August 10, 2026.
The FCO applies to employers located or doing business in
Your Phone Can Be Searched at the Border Without a Warrant: Seventh Circuit Reaffirms CBP Authority
A recent reminder to international travelers that the contents of their phone may be subject to inspection when entering the United States came from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
In United States v. Eta, No. 25-1891
Minnesota Adopts New Rules Clarifying Earned Sick and Safe Time Requirements
Following a multi-year process, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MNDOLI) adopted rules providing guidance and clarification on Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law (“ESST”). The rules went into effect on July 6, 2026.
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Major Visa Shift: U.S. Realigns Visa Services in Africa to Regional Hubs
The Department of State has announced a significant restructuring of visa operations across Africa, effective Aug. 1, 2026. Under this initiative, routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing at certain U.S. embassies and consulates will be consolidated into designated regional visa
Job Protection for New Jersey Employees Receiving Benefits
Employees in New Jersey are now eligible for job protection during the time they are receiving Temporary Disability Insurance or Family Leave Insurance. Our New Jersey colleagues explain this development and the practical implications for employers here.
New Lactation Accommodation Guidance: What Puerto Rico Employer’s Need to Know
Puerto Rico employers have new, detailed guidance about lactation accommodation obligations published by the Office of the Women’s Advocate (OPM). Read more from our Puerto Rico colleagues about the important issues covered in the guidance such as accommodating remote employees,
Alabama State Bar Issues AI Ethics Guidance for Lawyers: Key Questions and Practical Answers
The Alabama State Bar has joined a growing number of jurisdictions providing formal guidance on lawyers’ use of artificial intelligence. Formal Opinion 2026-01, Artificial Intelligence Use: Best Practices Under Existing Professional Conduct Rules, does not create new ethical obligations.
OMB Extends Section 503 Data Collection Amid Pending Regulatory Changes
On July 16, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved a three-year extension of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) information collection requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The approval covers the
More I-94 Monitoring + Timely EOS Filing for Employers as DHS Reshapes F-1 and J-1 Framework
The Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule replacing the long-standing “duration of status” (D/S) framework for F-1 academic students and J-1 exchange visitors with fixed periods of admission. Effective Sept. 15, 2026, the rule also establishes a