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DOL Clarifies When Travel Time Is Compensable Under the FLSA for Hybrid and Field-Based Employees

Posted August 12, 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued much-needed guidance on compensable travel time, one of the more complex areas of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Laid out in two opinion letters, the guidance is particularly relevant for employers with hybrid workforces and field-based employees. Employers should review their… Continue Reading

Zwilling to Present Webinar on Medicare Conditional Payment Claims in Liability and Workers’ Compensation Cases

Posted August 12, 2026

Course Description: Understanding how and when Medicare Conditional Payment Claims arise is vital to correct claim handling and resolution. When problems do occur, knowing how to address them quickly and effectively is key. This webinar will include an overview of the law, including a discussion of interesting cases, as well… Continue Reading

U.S. Expands Terrorist Designations: Impact on Businesses in Mexico

Posted August 12, 2026

EC RubioUnited States Expands Foreign Terrorist Organization Designations: Key Considerations for Businesses Operating in Mexico. Dear Clients and Friends: In July 2026, the United States Government expanded the list of Mexican criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (“FTOs”) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (“SDGTs”), adding the Juárez Cartel and… Continue Reading

U.S. Expands Terrorist Designations: Impact on Businesses in Mexico

Posted August 12, 2026

EC RubioUnited States Expands Foreign Terrorist Organization Designations: Key Considerations for Businesses Operating in Mexico. Dear Clients and Friends: In July 2026, the United States Government expanded the list of Mexican criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (“FTOs”) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (“SDGTs”), adding the Juárez Cartel and… Continue Reading

Alexandria Ransom Joins Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation Board

Posted August 12, 2026

Simmons Perrine PLC is pleased to announce that Alexandria M. Ransom, a member of the firm’s Estate Planning and Private Wealth practice group, has joined the Board of Directors of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation. The Foundation serves as the fundraising and advocacy arm of the Cedar Rapids Public… Continue Reading

Nicole J. Benjamin Elected to Board of Directors of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

Posted August 11, 2026

Nicole J. Benjamin has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), a prestigious international organization of vetted defense and corporate counsel and industry executives dedicated to leading the legal profession. This leadership role is a testament to Nicole’s outstanding contributions to… Continue Reading

New Colorado Law Restricts Employers From Retaining Employee ID Documents Under HB 26-1283

Posted August 10, 2026

Colorado employers face new compliance obligations under HB 26-1283, a law that sharply limits when they may demand, keep, or control an employee's or applicant's government-issued ID. With the new law carrying criminal and civil exposure for violations, employers should review onboarding practices now. Continue Reading

Nebraska Statute Streamlining County Conditional Use Permits Takes Effect

Posted August 10, 2026

The Nebraska Legislature made major reforms to county zoning procedures in 2026. Legislative Bill (“LB”) 663, which took effect on July 18, 2026, amended section 23-114.01 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to streamline counties’ issuance of conditional use permits. The bill adjusted how counties process, decide and defend conditional use… Continue Reading

Expressing Gratitude: Using Your IRA to Make Gifts to Brightway

Posted August 10, 2026

Tricia Marcin authored the article, “Expressing Gratitude: Using Your IRA to Make Gifts to Brightway,” which was published on Brightway.com, one of Long Island’s largest organizations serving children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The organization supports more than 1,600 people across Nassau and Suffolk counties. The article… Continue Reading

FAAAA Preemption After Montgomery: Tort Claims Dismissed, Contract Claim Survives

Posted August 10, 2026

Read Partner Brett E. Feldman and Associate Michael C. Marchese’s recent article, FAAAA Preemption After Montgomery: Tort Claims Dismissed, Contract Claim Survives, published in the New Jersey Law Journal 2025 ALM Global Properties, LLC.’s 8-6-2026 edition about a recent unreported (non-precedential) decision that was issued out of the United States… Continue Reading

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