On March 14, 2025, the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit lifted the preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of President Trump’s executive orders related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (our summary of the DEI EOs is here). This
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Mobility Minute — Entering an era of restrictionism: what employers should know about immigration trends in Germany, the UK, and the US (Video Chat)
Germany, the UK, and the US are all experiencing movement towards more restrictive immigration policies, driven by rising migrant numbers, geopolitical tensions and security concerns. In this Mobility Minute video chat, our Global Immigration and Mobility attorneys delve into this
*UPDATED* Yes, the EU CSRD Impacts US Multinational Employers Too
[UPDATE RE THE OMNIUS PROPOSAL HERE]
The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is a regulation requiring covered companies to disclose information on what they see as the risks and opportunities arising from social and environmental issues, and on
*UPDATED* Maryland Court Denies Trump Administration’s Request to Stay Preliminary Injunction Blocking DEI Executive Orders – What US Employers Need to Know Today
** UPDATE ** On March 3, 2025, the federal judge in the Maryland lawsuit denied the Trump administration’s request to stay the preliminary injunction discussed below.
The judge ruled that the administration failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on
Mobility Minute — Immigration Raids: What Employers Should Know (Video Chat)
Trump’s immigration Executive Orders address “enhanced vetting” of visa applicants, birthright citizenship and border security, among other things. Likely increasing ICE enforcement actions, including employer site visits and raids at workplaces, one of the EOs establishes a new “Homeland Security
Passage of Reintroduced California AI Bill Would Result In Onerous New Compliance Obligations For Covered Employers
Shortly after taking office, President Trump rescinded Biden’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. Biden’s Executive Order sought to regulate the development, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence within the US, identifying security, privacy and discrimination
Now available – Baker’s 2025 Global Data & Cyber Handbook
This Baker Mckenzie Handbook covers key data and cyber laws in over 50 jurisdictions, and provides valuable insights into:
- Key laws and regulations, including recent changes and expected developments over the next year
- Foundational data privacy obligations including information and
The Post-Inauguration Playbook: Spotlight on Immigration Enforcement and Raids
President Trump has taken quick action to ramp up immigration enforcement in his first days in office. While Trump’s early focus on deportations and border security is not new, the swift and aggressive enforcement approach represents a significant change as
A Roadmap to Trump’s DEI Executive Orders for US Employers
In the first two days of his presidency, President Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity programs across the federal government, revoking longstanding DEI and affirmative action requirements for federal contractors, and directing public and private
New York Employer 2025 Checklist: Top 10 Changes to Know This January
From the groundbreaking mandate for paid prenatal leave to the upcoming requirement that employers disclose AI-related layoffs, 2025 is set to be a transformative year for New York employers. As you navigate the latest employment laws, keep this checklist close