The NLRB Restores the Narrow Joint-Employer Standard: Strategic Implications for Employers
For years, the American business community has operated under a regulatory sword of Damocles. The Biden-era National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) sought to fundamentally redefine the employment relationship, attempting to tether “deep-pocketed
Eighth Circuit Rejects NLRB’s “Automatic Violation” Rule in Decertification Disputes
In a significant victory for employer rights and employee free choice, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently issued its decision in Midwest Division-RMC, LLC v. NLRB, Nos. 24-1680, 24-1863, 24-1829 (8th Cir. Mar. 18, 2026), w
FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (https://www.uscis.gov/) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2027 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 4, 2026, and will close at noon Eastern on March 19, 2026.
Opportunity or Threat: An Employer’s Immediate Request for Bodily Fluids in Compensation Claims
When a workplace injury sends an employee to the hospital, the workers’ compensation process is usually straightforward—until it isn’t. What happens when an employer immediately seeks access to an injured employee’s blood or urine to sup
Denver’s Zubin Chadha Featured in Law Week Colorado’s Legislative Look Ahead: Budget Strain Sets Tone for 2026 Session Article
In a recent article published by Law Week Colorado, Zubin Chadha discusses the new statutes and court rulings reshape housing development, specifically the Colorado Supreme Court decision in Mid-Century Insurance Co. v. HIVE Construction Inc.
Lump Sum Settlements and Workers Compensation Subrogation: Georgia COA Reinforces Burden on Employers and Insurers
Attorney Daniel Richardson dives into the recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision in McLeod v. BITCO Insurance Companies.
McKay v. Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. et al., and the Fine Tuning of the Rycroft Defense
The Rycroft defense has long been a cornerstone for employers facing workers’ compensation claims involving pre-existing medical conditions. But a recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision in McKay v. Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. is reshaping how
Major Medicaid Reforms Under the Big, Beautiful Bill: What Long-Term Care Providers Need to Know
Below, we highlight key provisions most relevant to LTC providers, including Medicaid reimbursement, and their implications regarding the Big, Beautiful Bill Act of 2025.
Navigating Political Discussions in the Workplace: Guidance for Employers and HR Professionals
As employees return to the office in greater numbers, many employers are facing an unexpected challenge: navigating increasingly polarizing political discussions in the workplace. From global conflicts to domestic political unrest, today’s cha
Using the WC-PMT(b) When Claimants Skip Medical Appointments
Injured workers missing medical appointments while continuing to collect TTD benefits can be a major challenge. HBS attorney Daniel Richardson explains how Georgia’s WC-PMT(b) form offers a quicker, more effective remedy than filing a motion t