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Please Click HerePosted on June 23, 2025 by Nicole L. Stangl
On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that continues to reinforce the importance of providing honest and accurate feedback to employees regarding employment decisions. Marlean Ames, a straight woman, was employed by the Ohio Department of Youth Services. She interviewed for a new management position but was passed over in […]
Posted on June 6, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
Over the past month, the Trump administration has announced several changes impacting F-1 visa programs. F-1 visa interviews have been paused, visas have been purportedly cancelled, and some program certifications have been revoked. Lawsuits have been filed to stymie these changes and conditions continue to evolve. These developments may affect an employer’s plans for CPT, […]
Posted on June 1, 2025
Ruder Ware is proud to announce the acquisition of Swandby/Kilgore Associates, Inc., a respected Madison-based government affairs firm. As part of the acquisition, veteran lobbyist Kathi Kilgore will join Ruder Ware’s Government & Public Affairs team. Kilgore brings more than 30 years of experience influencing public policy at the state, federal, and local levels. She […]
Posted on May 8, 2025 by Paul J. Mirr
For developers, adeptly navigating the intricate web of zoning laws and regulations is paramount to ensuring that projects not only comply with local ordinances but also align with community standards. Understanding Zoning Regulations Zoning laws are essential for urban planning, dictating how land can be used. They help maintain order and prevent conflicts between different […]
Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mary Ellen Schill
On May 1, 2025, the IRS announced the Health Savings Account limits for 2026. With respect to contribution limits, the limits are slightly higher than the ones for 2025 and the required deductible and out-of-pocket maximums have increased as well. As a reminder, these inflation adjusted amounts are effective for calendar year 2026. HSA/HDHP Requirement […]
Posted on April 8, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
On March 12th, the Department of Homeland Security published an Interim Final Rule (“IFR”) partially implementing section 7 of Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion (Jan. 20, 2025) (the “Executive Order”). Section 7 of the Executive Order directed the Secretary of Homeland Security, and others, to ensure that all previously unregistered noncitizens […]
Posted on April 7, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
On April 2nd, USCIS announced they had made available a revised Form I-9 for employment eligibility verification. The new form, available at the USCIS website, has an edition date of 01/20/25 and an expiration date of 05/31/27. USCIS will also continue to accept the following previous versions of the form: Form I-9 (08/01/2023 edition) with […]
Posted on March 26, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
Editor’s Note: CHNV Parole Termination Notice Stayed by Court The March 25 Federal Register Notice announcing the termination of CHNV parole has been stayed. Last week, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking the implementation of the termination notice. For more information, please see the USCIS […]
Posted on March 24, 2025 by Amy E. Ebeling, Jacob A. Schraeder and Morgan H. Sweeney
On March 21, 2025, FinCEN announced an end to Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements for U.S. citizens and domestic companies. In line with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s announcement earlier this month, FinCEN has issued an interim final rule narrowing the scope of beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the CTA. Under the interim […]
Posted on March 5, 2025
We’re excited to welcome Attorney Fletcher Koch to Ruder Ware’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team. Fletcher excels at negotiating favorable outcomes by mastering the facts, identifying each party’s strengths and weaknesses, drafting persuasive briefs, and effectively advocating for our clients. Join us in celebrating his addition to the team!