Good Housekeeping for Business: E-Verify and I-9 Compliance
The immigration laws of the United States require companies to employ only people who are able to work in the United States legally. Full Story
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USCIS Stakeholder Engagement Regarding ELIS and the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
On May 17, 2013, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would hold a stakeholder meeting to discuss the utilization of USCIS’s Electronic Immigration System (ELIS) for filing of I-526 Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur Petitions. Full Story
House Bill 500 Could End Up As a Franchise Tax Rate-reduction Bill
With just one week to go in the current regular session of the Texas Legislature, House Bill 500 appears to be moving in a new direction. Full Story
Alabama Legislature Passes New Gun Law
Al.com is reporting that the Alabama Legislature has passed a sweeping gun control bill that was approved by a conference committee. Full Story
SCOTUS Permits Chevron Deference to Agency’s View of Jurisdiction: A New Void to Fill
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) today decided (5+1–3), in City of Arlington v. FCC, that courts do owe agencies deference in interpreting the statutory scope of agency jurisdiction. Full Story
BLM’s Updated Draft Fracking Rule Draws Criticism from Both Sides
Last week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released an updated draft rule governing hydraulic fracturing activities on public and Indian lands. Full Story
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Are You Still an "Indian"? Affordable Care Act May Tax Those Who Are Not
The Affordable Care Act requires all Americans to participate in some form of health care insurance, or else pay an annual tax penalty. Full Story
What Investment Advisers Need to Know About the SEC
The SEC recently announced that its top priority is to increase the number of investment adviser examinations it conducts on an annual basis. Full Story
Conflict Minerals Rule Weekly Recap #26 – May 10, 2013
Those familiar with the conflict minerals rule know that if a reporting company manufactures or contracts to manufacture a product that contains necessary conflict minerals, the reporting company must file a report with the SEC and publish the report on its website. Full Story
Challenge to Federal Contractor Contribution Ban Awaits D.C. Circuit Decision
On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit wrapped up its 2012–2013 Term by hearing argument in Wagner v. FEC, a case that challenges the Federal Election Campaign Act provision prohibiting federal contractors from making political contributions in connection with federal elections. Full Story
