In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that permanently increased automatic extension periods of certain employment authorization documents to 540 days from the expiration date of the face of the Employment Authorization Document (“EAD” or Form I-766). Previously, the automatic extension period for qualifying […]
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DEI/Affirmative Action Alert: Major Affirmative Action Law Revoked, and Private Sector DEI in the Cross-Hairs
on Thursday, 23 January 2025 in
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On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“EO”) titled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” While this EO is getting the most attention for rescinding a major affirmative action law (spoiler alert), it also initiates steps for federal agencies to crack down on “dangerous, demeaning, and […]
Summaries from Days 1-5 of Nebraska Bill Introduction
on Tuesday, 21 January 2025 in
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The First Regular Session of the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 8, 2025. As of January 21, 81 legislative days remain in the session. The Legislature plans to adjourn sine die on June 9, 2025. Bill introduction will conclude on January 22, 2025. Through the first five days of bill introduction, […]
It’s a New Year: Do Your Hospital Bylaws Comply with the New Open Meeting Notice Requirements?
on Tuesday, 21 January 2025 in
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We are sending this alert directly to you to make sure you are aware of recent changes to certain open meeting requirements for Nebraska public hospitals. Governing boards of Nebraska county hospitals and hospital districts might need to amend the organizational bylaws to ensure the organization complies with changes in […]
Hold Your Horses, 5th Circuit… Let’s Figure Out What’s Happening with the Corporate Transparency Act
on Friday, 27 December 2024 in
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As of December 26, 2024, entities are not required to file beneficial ownership information reports (BOI reports) with FinCen, and the nationwide preliminary injunction suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is back! The past week has been confusing and chaotic as the injunction was stayed and then reinstated […]
