Minnesota’s paid leave program goes into effect January 1, 2026, which will be here sooner than you think and there are important deadlines to be aware of. Employers who have not yet done so should:
- Provide notice to employees
- Consider whether
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From the Kitchen to Compliance: Why Your Turkey and Your Privacy Policy Need Fresh Dates
As you slowly emerge from your tryptophan coma next week, and realize that the first of December is upon us, many complex legal tasks may seem too daunting to face. Luckily, the privacy team at Stoel Rives has developed a
From the Kitchen to Compliance: Why Your Turkey and Your Privacy Policy Need Fresh Dates
As you slowly emerge from your tryptophan coma next week, and realize that the first of December is upon us, many complex legal tasks may seem too daunting to face. Luckily, the privacy team at Stoel Rives has developed a
Hidden but Present: The Impact of ‘Dark Matter’ in Mediation
Mediation doesn’t just turn on contracts, case law, or the strength of your facts. Just like “dark matter” shapes the universe without being seen, unseen forces often shape the outcome of settlement talks.
After years of helping clients resolve disputes,
Contracting with potential litigation in mind
Litigation isn’t top of mind at the outset of a construction project, but smart contracting means planning for it anyway. Early in the process, parties can build contractual terms that anticipate potential disputes and help reduce costs and headaches down
CAISO Proposes Key Refinements to Interconnection Processes Ahead of Cluster 16
On October 13, 2025, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) released its Draft Final Proposal for Interconnection Process Enhancements (IPE) 5.0—continuing its multi-year effort to modernize and streamline the interconnection process for new energy resources. The proposed reforms build on
When Credentialing Crosses the Line: What HR Should—and Shouldn’t—Say
What starts as a simple employment verification request can quickly turn into something riskier. As hospitals dig deeper during physician credentialing, HR professionals are increasingly faced with forms that ask for more than just facts—venturing into judgment calls about clinical
When Credentialing Crosses the Line: What HR Should—and Shouldn’t—Say
What starts as a simple employment verification request can quickly turn into something riskier. As hospitals dig deeper during physician credentialing, HR professionals are increasingly faced with forms that ask for more than just facts—venturing into judgment calls about clinical
The Need for Speed: Expediting Permitting for Mining and Infrastructure—Safely
Originally published in The Advocate, the magazine of the Idaho State Bar (October 2025).
Imagine you’re running late for a flight. You get into the TSA line, which snakes longer than expected. People fumble with their countless carry-ons, one person argues
When EPA Comes Knocking: Guidance on Environmental Enforcement
Originally published in The Advocate, the magazine of the Idaho State Bar (October 2025).
EPA enforcement activity remains an ongoing concern for regulated entities, even amid shifting political priorities. In this article, Stoel Rives attorneys outline how the EPA exercises