Foreign journalists working in the United States, and the media organizations that employ them, should review the significant change in U.S. immigration rules that takes effect September 15, 2026.
For decades, most foreign journalists holding I visa status—the designation the
Our breakout sessions are designed to help you dive deeper into timely, real-world HR and employment law challenges. You’ll be able to choose two sessions, and topics include workplace accommodations, HR legal fundamentals, DEI-related legal risks and enforcement trends, and
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit highlights an important distinction for public employers defending challenges to DEI-related initiatives. That is, opposition to DEI does not automatically establish a viable Title VII claim, but
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a sweeping regulatory change that eliminates the longstanding “duration of status” (D/S) framework for nonimmigrant visa holders in the F, J, and I classifications. The final rule, announced on July 16, 2026, replaces
Two recent court developments underscore that challenges to the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) are far from over. In one case, a federal court in Washington blocked enforcement of certain grant conditions against a group
The disparate impact theory of discrimination—under which a facially neutral policy or practice may be challenged based on its effects rather than direct evidence of discriminatory intent—is facing renewed federal scrutiny under the Trump Administration. Three recent actions from the
Consistent with its recently announced National Enforcement Plan to ferret out what the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regards as unlawful DEI activities, on May 5, 2026, the agency filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against The New York Times
Maryland employers and those with employees in Maryland should begin preparing now for the state’s new paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. With employer and employee contributions beginning in January 2027 and benefits becoming available in 2028, understanding
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) that would revise the agency’s analysis for assessing joint employer status under three federal wage and hour laws. The proposed
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court confirmed that independent agency officials who exercise executive power serve at the President’s pleasure and may be removed without cause. In doing so, the Supreme Court overruled a 91-year-old case restricting the
