When a company acquires a startup, the founder often comes with the deal—bringing vision, energy, and deep product expertise. But hiring a founder post-transaction is rarely seamless, and companies should plan from deal inception for the possibility of a rocky
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What’s On the Radar for Financial Institutions in 2026?
Our 2026 Looking Ahead Report explores the trends, developments, and emerging risks shaping financial services in the year ahead, covering topics like agentic AI in fintech, corporate fraud prevention, cybersecurity, workforce strategies, a regional spotlight on the Middle East and
Next Moves: Our 2026 Checklist to Help Illinois Employers Stay Ahead
Illinois has entered a pivotal year for workplace regulation. Employers face a series of new requirements, with significant and wide-ranging changes—from paid lactation breaks and NICU leave to expanded whistleblower protections, stricter contract rules, and new obligations around AI use
From New York City to the European Union: Pay Equity Developments Multinational Employers Need to Know in 2026
On December 4, the New York City Council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams’ vetoes of two bills requiring annual pay reporting and pay analyses. These bills—requiring private employers to report pay data by race and gender and mandating a
US Immigration Update: What Employers Should Know About Immigration Changes in Q4
The Trump Administration recently announced wide-ranging immigration policy changes that directly impact most employer-sponsored visa holders. While each update may seem minor or only pertinent to specific cases, they amount to notable changes when viewed collectively. The latest developments highlight
Employee Monitoring in the US and Canada: What Employers Need to Know
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
When monitoring employees in the workplace in the U.S. and Canada, employers must be cognizant of their obligations under employment and data privacy laws.
In the US, employers can mostly
Pre-emption by Executive Order: Trump Order Moves to Block State AI Laws
On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order on “Ensuring A National Policy Framework For Artificial Intelligence” (the “Order”). The Order represents the Administration’s latest and most pointed attempt to stop and reverse the wave of state AI
The Global Employer: Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update | December 2025
We are pleased to share with you The Global Employer – Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update, a collection of key updates from Brazil, Italy, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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IRS Issues 2025 Transition Relief and Hints at Future Tips and Overtime Information Reporting Obligations
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, enacted July 4, 2025, creates new tax deductions for tax years 2025 through 2028 for recipients of qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation. The OBBBA amendments to the Code generally impose information reporting requirements,
Future-Focused: Our 2026 Checklist to Shift California Employers Into High Gear
As California continues to set the pace for employment law regulation, 2026 looks to be another high-speed race filled with sharp turns and new obstacles. From restrictions on repayment agreements and expanded Cal WARN notice requirements to stricter pay equity