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71 S. Wacker Drive
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Chicago, IL 60606, United States
Phone: 312 634 5700
Fax: 305.374.5095
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Trump’s New Travel Ban: What You Need to Know

President Donald Trump recently signed a proclamation reinstating and expanding the United States travel ban. The travel ban takes effect Monday, June 9, 2025, and as such, those affected by the ban should ensure they enter the…more
 /  Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Education Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law

The Do’s and Don’ts of Internships

It’s that time of year again. Tens of thousands of high school, college, and graduate students will descend on employers this summer, looking to gain practical work experience in the various fields in which they have interest…more
 /  Education Law, Labor & Employment Law

What’s Next for the Evolution of Public Law 86-272?

For over 65 years, Public Law 86-272 has dictated a state’s ability to assert income tax on an out-of-state business. While the 1959 federal law predated the emergence of e-commerce and digital services and could not have…more
 /  Administrative Law, Taxation

New York City Council Approves the “Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan”city=o

The New York City Council approved the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan (AAMUP) on May 28, 2025. This initiative represents a significant rezoning aimed at transforming a key corridor in Central Brooklyn, which has been zoned for…more
 /  Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Employer Talent Acquisition & Retention Alert: U.S. Employers May Soon Lose Access to Critical Chinese Talent Under Emerging F-1 Student Visa and J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Restrictions on Other International Talent

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced a sweeping new directive: the United States will begin “aggressively” revoking visas of Chinese students, alleged to be in any way affiliated with the Chinese Communist…more
 /  Education Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law

United States Court of International Trade Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Limiting Presidential Power Under IEEPA

In a significant decision issued on May 28, 2025, the United States Court of International Trade ruled that certain wide-ranging tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…more
 /  Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, International Law & Trade

Florida Chooses to Exclude Health Care Practitioners from New Noncompete Law

The Florida Legislature recently passed a bill, called the CHOICE Act, that augments Florida’s laws governing restrictive covenants to make it significantly easier for employers to enforce two new types of noncompete agreements:…more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, Labor & Employment Law

Bringing Money Into the U.S.: Declare It or Risk Serious Consequences

Bringing money, whether cash or other forms, into or out of the United States is generally legal, no matter the amount. However, the U.S. government requires you to report large sums…more
 /  Criminal Law, Finance & Banking, International Law & Trade

Trump Tax Bill Passes House: What Clean Energy Stakeholders Need to Know

Early yesterday morning, the House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s signature "One Big Beautiful Bill," largely aimed at extending the 2017 tax cuts, by a single vote (215-214). The bill includes huge cut-backs…more
 /  Energy & Utilities, Taxation

Time’s Ticking: How to Tackle the 2024 EEO-1 Filing Before the Deadline!

The 2024 EEO-1 data collection period is officially open, and the clock is ticking! If you’re an employer who’s required to file, mark your calendars — the filing deadline is June 24, 2025. But here’s the catch: the reporting…more
 /  Civil Rights, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law

Antitrust Concerns About ESG Investing Are Not Going Away

For the last several years, investor activism to further environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals has faced significant antitrust scrutiny in the United States. This scrutiny reached a new level in June 2024 when the…more
 /  Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Environmental Law, Finance & Banking

BE-10 Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad Due May 30

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is currently conducting its BE-10 Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad, which is due May 30, 2025. This survey stands as the most…more
 /  Administrative Law, Business Organizations, International Law & Trade

The Trump Administration Targets Disparate Impact Discrimination Liability: What Employers Need to Know

As we have previously reported, an early focus of the second Trump administration has been to oppose and dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, both in the federal government and in the private sector,…more
 /  Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law

Tariff Troubles: Analyzing Construction Contracts in the Current Market

2025 brought with it many new tariffs, and those tariffs seem to be changing on a near-daily basis. Given this, many in the real estate industry are understandably apprehensive about beginning new projects. Many more are…more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Taxation

Leisure Law Insider (Vol. 6) - Spring 2025

Welcome to the fifth edition of The Leisure Law Insider! Released quarterly, we cover the latest news and developments in leisure and hospitality law, regulation, and policy. Expect content on hotels, franchising, labor and…more
 /  Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Franchise Law, Labor & Employment Law
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