When Do You Have To Allow An Emotional Support Animal Into Your "No Pets" Apartments?
You own a "no pets" apartment complex. Potential tenants are beating down your door because they want to live there. Maybe they're allergic to animals (pretty ordinary). Maybe they're afraid of dogs (pretty common). Maybe they don't like the waste o ... READ MORE
What Employer Health and Welfare Plan Sponsors Should Know: Tobacco Surcharges and Legal Risk
Employer plan sponsors that impose tobacco use surcharges on participants enrolled in group health plans should take immediate notice of recent litigation and enforcement trends targeting wellness program compliance under the Affordable Care Act (AC ... READ MORE
Beware of Trademark Scams: Safeguarding Your Brand in 2025
Registering a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a cornerstone of protecting your business's brand and intellectual property. However, the public availability of USPTO records has opened the door to a growing thr ... READ MORE
Respite from the CTA
What has happened? On March 2, 2025, the United States Treasury Department (the "Treasury Department") issued updated guidance regarding the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA") and its related regulations. ... READ MORE
Department of State Restricts NIV Interview Waivers at U.S. Consulates
On February 18, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it rescinded its December 2023 interview waiver policy. In the announcement DOS updated the categories of applicants that may be eligible for a waiver of the in-person nonimmigrant v ... READ MORE
Ready, Set, Go! – The CTA is Back!
What has happened? On February 17, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Tyler Division (the "District Court") issued a stay of the Preliminary Injunction issued by the District Court on January 7, 2025 (the "Stay ... READ MORE
2025 Employer's Guide: Navigating the New Landscape of Immigration Enforcement
In an era marked by rapid changes in immigration policies and enforcement practices, understanding the evolving landscape of immigration enforcement has never been more critical for employers and employees alike. The McGrath North Labor & Employment ... READ MORE
California Attorney General Issues Advisories on the Application California's Artificial Intelligence Law
California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, issued two legal advisories on January 13, 2025 that offered clarification on the application of California law(s) to businesses, including use and sale of artificial intelligence (AI), and artificial intellig ... READ MORE
Hurry Up and Wait – A CTA Story
On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States (the "Supreme Court") issued a stay of the Preliminary Injunction of the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA") that was originally issued on December 5, 2024 (the "First Injunction"), by the D ... READ MORE
Breaking: Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule To Outlaw Non-Compete Agreements
Under the direction of President Biden, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a proposed rule that will outlaw non-compete agreements in the workplace. Back in July 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14036 directing the FTC to eith ... READ MORE
