Impacting

Utah’s Chief Justice Raises Alarm Over Bill Impacting Judicial Independence, Warns of Eroded Public Trust

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court, Matthew Durrant, has voiced strong opposition against a proposed bill that he argues could significantly undermine public trust in the judiciary. In a recent letter directed to Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz and Senate President J. Stuart Adams, Chief Justice Durrant expressed concern over House Bill 512. This bill, championed by House Majority Whip Karianne Lisonbee, aims to create a legislative committee to evaluate judges up for retention elections. Chief Justice Durrant criticized the bill for potentially introducing partisan influences into judicial proceedings. … Read more

Governor Whitmer Enacts Key Amendments to Michigan’s Wage and Sick Time Laws, Impacting Workers and Employers Statewide

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Lansing, MI — On February 21, 2025, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer enacted significant changes to the state’s labor laws, signing two pivotal bills that amend the Michigan Wage Act and the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). These legislative adjustments arrived just in time to preempt the existing laws previously slated to take effect by judicial order. The revisions brought about by these new laws aim to adjust compensation dynamics and paid sick leave provisions in ways that will impact both workers and employers across the state. Among the key changes is an accelerated increase in … Read more

Illinois Rolls Out Over 290 New Laws in 2025 Impacting Business Operations and Employee Rights

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Springfield, IL — A vast array of new legislation is set to reshape the legal landscape for businesses and individuals in Illinois, as nearly 300 laws will come into effect in 2025. These new statutes cover an expansive range of topics from employment discrimination to landlord-tenant relations, providing essential updates that will impact various aspects of daily life and work in Illinois. Significant revisions have been made to the Illinois Human Rights Act, which now extends the deadline for filing discrimination charges from 300 days to two years, though this change does not extend to … Read more

Immigration Law Expert Alycia Moss Discusses the Complex Challenges and Constant Changes Impacting Idaho Businesses

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Boise, Idaho — Alycia Moss, a Boise-based attorney specializing in immigration law for over a decade, recently discussed the dynamic nature of her field and the particular challenges that businesses in Idaho face due to shifting immigration policies and visa limitations. With a career that took an unexpected turn into immigration law, Moss now finds herself at the heart of complex legal scenarios that impact both individuals and industries statewide. Moss, who joined Hawley Troxell’s immigration practice group in 2023, has represented clients before various immigration agencies including the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services … Read more