2026 USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Scholarship recipients announced
Twelve exceptional law students from ABA-accredited law schools across the United States have been named recipients of… Continue Reading
USLAW Member Legal Alerts
AP&S Congratulates its Clients on Charter Communications, Inc.’s Successful Acquisition of Cox Communications
Posted September 10, 2026
Adler Pollock & Sheehan is pleased to congratulate our clients on the closing of Charter Communications, Inc.’s acquisition of Cox Communications. AP&S attorneys Alan M. Shoer and Todd D. Amaral served as Rhode Island regulatory counsel, guiding the transaction through the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers’ approval… Continue Reading
If EEO-1 Reporting Ends, Should Employers Continue Collecting Workforce Demographic Data?
Posted September 10, 2026
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently proposed eliminating the requirement for covered employers to provide workforce demographic information through the annual EEO-1 Report. If finalized, the change would reduce a longstanding federal reporting obligation for many employers. However, employers should not assume that elimination of the report will make… Continue Reading
Authorized Tariff Classifications: Control and Updates
Posted September 10, 2026
EC RubioRenewal Resolutions for the Certified Companies Scheme Registry (RECE): Control and Updating of Authorized Tariff Classifications Companies registered under Mexico’s Certified Companies Scheme Registry (Registro en el Esquema de Certificación de Empresas, RECE) have historically faced challenges in comprehensively identifying the tariff classifications authorized for the temporary importation of… Continue Reading
Authorized Tariff Classifications: Control and Updates
Posted September 10, 2026
EC RubioRenewal Resolutions for the Certified Companies Scheme Registry (RECE): Control and Updating of Authorized Tariff Classifications Companies registered under Mexico’s Certified Companies Scheme Registry (Registro en el Esquema de Certificación de Empresas, RECE) have historically faced challenges in comprehensively identifying the tariff classifications authorized for the temporary importation of… Continue Reading
The City of Omaha Modifies Tax Increment Financing Policy To Protect and Promote Affordable Housing
Posted September 9, 2026
The Omaha City Council (the “City Council”) has made a highly-anticipated change to directly tie its existing tax-increment financing (“TIF”) policy to affordable housing. Developers must now satisfy certain prerequisites that focus on affordable housing to receive TIF funding for residential projects. These changes result from the Planning Department convening… Continue Reading
Zwilling to Present Webinar on Confidentiality and Privacy Ethics in Employment Practices Liability Claims – ETHICS
Posted September 9, 2026
Course Description: EPL claims are a minefield of confidential information-from intimate details of harassment allegations to protected medical records to sensitive personnel files. One careless disclosure can expose you and your organization to liability, regulatory sanctions, and reputational damage. This program will give you a clear understanding of your confidentiality… Continue Reading
Favorable Trial Result: Medical Malpractice (Sarasota County, Florida)
Posted September 9, 2026
St. Petersburg Partner Jeffrey Goodis and Associate Taylor Kinmon recently obtained a favorable result in a medical malpractice trial in Sarasota County, Florida. Jeff and Taylor represented an interventional radiologist in this case that arose from a minimally invasive spinal procedure performed on the wrong vertebrae. The correct vertebrae was… Continue Reading
Wisconsin Child Labor Law Update: Compliance Considerations for Employers Hiring Minors
Posted September 8, 2026
Wisconsin has updated its child labor regulations, prompting employers that hire minors to review their compliance practices. Effective June 1, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) implemented Administrative Rule CR 26-015, a comprehensive update to the state's child labor regulations. The rule revises Chapter DWD 270, repeals Chapter… Continue Reading
Seacrest & Kalkowski, PC, LLO Joins Baird Holm on April 1, 2027
Posted September 8, 2026
Baird Holm is pleased to announce that Seacrest & Kalkowski, PC, LLO will join the firm on April 1, 2027. This exciting addition represents a significant milestone for our Lincoln office, strengthens our presence across Nebraska, and further enhances our industry-leading Real Estate Section. We are proud to welcome Kent… Continue Reading
Using Your House to Transfer Wealth
Posted September 8, 2026
There is an estate planning technique that allows you to gift live there. A qualified personal residence trust (a/k/a a house trust) permits you to transfer your residence to the trust and retain the right to live there for a certain number of years rent-free, which substantially lowers the value… Continue Reading