Florida Passes Infill Redevelopment Act Promoting Residential Dev
Consistent with other recent legislative initiatives to address housing scarcity and affordability, the Florida Legislature recently passed the Infill Redevelopment…
Year: 2026
Government Implements Pause on Visas to Colombian Applicants
In the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-2 category remains “current” for Colombians, allowing applicants to move forward without the…
Court Lets ESOP Fiduciary‑Breach Claims Proceed in NC
Key Takeaways A North Carolina district court largely denied motions to dismiss ERISA and malpractice claims arising from a leveraged…
NLRB Publishes Rule Governing Joint-Employer Status
Some employers that rely on staffing arrangements, franchise relationships, or independent contractors may see meaningful shifts in federal labor policy…
Case Study of EB-2 Visa Earned for Taiwanese Applicant in Busines
Colombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a business strategy professional from Taiwan whose work focuses…
CFTC Clarifies Guidance Regarding Use of Crypto as Collatoral
On March 20, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s Market Participants Division (MPD) and Division of Clearing and Risk…
BMW Rejected Vertical Grille For The i3 Sedan Because It Looked ‘Too Retro’
Article Summary BMW Group design boss Adrian van Hooydonk reveals that some of the early i3 design sketches had the…
DC Court Issues Decision People’s Counsel, et al. v. FERC
On January 13, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued its decision in…
BMW Still Enjoys Strong Demand For Sedans Despite SUV Boom
Article Summary The sedan market is shrinking overall, but BMW’s market share in the segment is increasing. Globally, crossovers and…
West VA Passes Bill Alllowing Employers to Contribute to Worker’s
On March 14, 2026, the West Virginia Legislature passed a bill (House Bill (HB) 4009) to allow employers to contribute…
NYC Employers Must Provide Additional 32 Hours Sick/Safe Leave
Effective February 22, 2026, New York City employers must provide employees with an additional 32 hours of unpaid Sick/Safe leave,…
What to Know About Washington’s 2026 Legislative Session
Recent Changes to Washington Tax Law Following 2026 Legislative Session The Washington state legislature has adjourned for 2026, and key…