Earlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) announced it was entering into multiple consent orders with Bank of America (collectively, the “Orders”) in connection with its consumer account programs. The Orders impose $150 million in penalties against Bank of America ($90 million payable to the CFPB, $60 million […]
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At Last…the New Form I-9 is Released, Effective August 1st
Today, July 25, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) published formal notice of a new streamlined and shortened Form I-9 effective August 1, 2023. While employers may continue to use the current version through October 31, 2023, fines will be levied if the new Form is not used (for […]
Chart from 2023 Nebraska Legislative Session
The First Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine die on June 1, 2023. In our update during bill introduction (available here), we identified 58 bills relating to agricultural, environmental, natural-resources, and regulated-substances law. Below is a chart that provides the status of those bills. Summaries of the […]
Nebraska Legislature Adopts Key Laws for Perkins County Canal, Ethanol, and Liquor
The First Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine die on June 1, 2023. In our update during bill introduction (available here), we identified 58 bills relating to agricultural, environmental, natural-resources, and regulated-substances law. This chart provides the status of those bills. Below are summaries of the 25 […]
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Affirmative Action in Higher Education
A recent United States Supreme Court ruling, curtailing the use of affirmative action in higher education, will require many universities to alter their admissions processes. Affirmative action in the educational context is the use of race-conscious admissions policies that are designed to restore those who have experienced discrimination, foster diversity, […]