Presidential Actions Target the H-1B Program
In September 2026, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO) and a proclamation affecting the H-1B program.
The presidential proclamation extends a previous 2025 proclamation applying a $100,000 fee for H-1B specialty occupation workers ...
Why Does Employee Classification Matter?
Employee classification is one of the most consequential compliance issues facing businesses today. Misclassification exposes businesses to substantial liability for unpaid overtime, penalties, and enforcement actions.
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As cyber threats evolve and artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, organizations face a rapidly changing landscape of security, privacy, governance, and operational risk. This newsletter is designed to provide practical insights and timely analysis on the most significant developments in cybersecurity and AI risk, helping organizations understand emerging challenges, anticipate regulatory and legal considerations, and make informed decisions to strengthen resilience and manage risk effectively.
Trump Administration Proposes Extraordinarily High H-1B Fees
The Trump Administration has proposed a rule that would establish a new $103,265 fee for H-1B cap-subject petitions. Comments are due in 30 days. If the proposal becomes a final rule, it is likely to be judicially challenged.
The New Jersey Supreme Court’s recent decision, Beavan v. Allergan U.S.A., Inc., 264 N.J. 99 (2026), represents a significant development in the state’s civil litigation framework, particularly regarding the admissibility of expert testimony. This pharmaceutical product ...
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap
USCIS announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2027.
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In a prior blog post, we discussed Hargrove v. Sleepy’s LLC, which cemented the use of the ABC test in New Jersey to determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has finalized ...
In a prior alert, we explained that on January 17, 2026, Governor Murphy signed into law amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), significantly expanding employer coverage while also lowering employee eligibility thresholds. These changes, which will impact thousands of New ...
Court Vacates H-1B $100,000 Fee, but Fee Will Remain in Effect During Appeal
On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts vacated the $100,000 H-1B fee, finding it unlawful under the APA and an impermissible ...
On June 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) formally adopted regulations setting site remediation standards for PFAS compounds including PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, and GenX. This finalizes interim rules put in place since 2022–2023 which proposed cleanup ...
