Publications

The Second Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 5, 2022.  The Legislature completed bill introduction on January 20, 2022.    This chart provides the status of certain bills related to economic development, energy and renewable energy, government and municipal law, healthcare, real estate and financial transactions, taxation, and […]

On February 10, 2022, in a rare bipartisan effort, the U.S. Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (the “Act”), which amends the Federal Arbitration Act to make pre-dispute arbitration agreements covering sexual harassment and sexual assault claims unenforceable. The Act also eliminates class […]

On January 28, 2022, the USCIS announced that the 2022 (FY23) H-1B cap season will open March 1st.  Beginning February 21st, new employer-petitioners will be able to create new accounts beginning at 12pm Eastern Time on February 21st with the registration portal opening for new registrations on March 1st and […]

On February 1, 2022, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) officially opened up its Contractor Portal. Federal contractors and subcontractors may now begin registering in preparation for certifying compliance with their affirmative action plan (“AAP”) obligations (see December 3 newsletter article).  Note that contractors cannot certify compliance just […]

The Nebraska Legislature will hear and debate dozens of bills impacting environmental permitting, funding for water projects, cannabis, and drainage law. The Second Regular Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 5, 2022. It will conclude on April 20, 2022. The Legislature introduced bills through January 20, 2022.  […]