EB-5 Regional Center Program and Foreign Investors
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Congress recently passed Omnibus spending legislation that includes reauthorization of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program which has been suspended since June 2021. The EB-5 program has provided foreign direct investment to the U.S. while providing green cards to foreign nationals in return. The reauthorization of the program will help U.S. developers access capital from overseas while continuing to create jobs for U.S. workers domestically.
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Live from the 2022 Corporate Counsel Conference: Ep. 4
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Welcome and thank you for joining us for this special edition of We Get Work, live from Miami, Florida and CCC2022, Jackson Lewis’ premier workplace law conference. What follows are three short episodes on the impact of the pandemic and how it continues to shape workplace law, including our plenary session on COVID-19 trends, our program on the pandemic’s influence on gender equity in the workplace and the unique and ongoing challenges faced by the hospitality industry.
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Live from the 2022 Corporate Counsel Conference: Ep. 3
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Welcome and thank you for joining us for this special edition of We Get Work, live from Miami, Florida and CCC2022, Jackson Lewis’ premier workplace law conference. Next up: a summary of our sessions employee benefits and the far flung workforce--how COVID-19 and current legislation are changing the value proposition for employee benefits, preparing for fast moving mandates and capitalizing on opportunities benefits provide for hiring and retention.
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Live from the 2022 Corporate Counsel Conference: Ep. 2
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Welcome and thank you for joining us for this special edition of We Get Work, live from Miami, Florida and CCC2022, Jackson Lewis’ premier workplace law conference. What follows are two short episodes on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plenary session and the attorney wellness presentation—programs that reinforce that employers should continue to prioritize human capital in 2022 and beyond.
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Live from the 2022 Corporate Counsel Conference: Ep. 1
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Welcome and thank you for joining us for this special edition of We Get Work, live from Miami, Florida and CCC2022. What follows are conversations on the programs focused on three of the firm's core practices since its founding in 1958: labor relations, class action litigations and the trials and appeals practice. Also included is a summary of our spotlight on California, presented by our resource group leaders who address the unique issues facing CA employers.
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Preparing H-2B Visas to Address Staffing Shortages
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H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers present many challenges for employers seeking to bolster their workforce. As the labor market continues to change as a result of the pandemic, employers should understand the H-2B process and pitfalls with the program. On this episode of We get work™, we provide an overview of the H-2B visa and discuss whether this is a tool that employers can consider to address the labor shortages they are experiencing.
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Historic SCOTUS Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson
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Appointing justice to the United States Supreme Court is a decision that has an immediate and potentially decades-long impact on Supreme Court jurisprudence, as well as a lasting impact on a president’s legacy. On this episode of We get work ™, we discuss President Biden’s historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and how her background may influence labor and employment law in the years to come if her appointment is confirmed. To read more, and visit our website at
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Crossing Borders: Navigating the EU’s new Standard Contractual Clauses
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The EU Commission has published new Standard Contractual Clauses to facilitate transfers of personal data from the EU to countries lacking an EU adequacy decision, including the U.S. On this episode of We get work™, we discuss these new clauses and how they could apply to various cross-border transfer scenarios, including the transfer of human resource data in the technology industry.
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I-9 and E-Verify: Modern Day Siblings
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As the COVID-19 workplace begins its third year, employers working on federal contracts must understand updated I-9 compliance and their I-9 and E-Verify responsibilities when employees relocate or work remotely. On this episode of We get work™, we discuss employers immigration compliance requirements in obtaining visas for international personnel, avoiding common I-9 pitfalls, and the importance of reviewing your return to work polices when an employee relocates.
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Is There a Doctor in the House? Unfair Competition Enforcement Actions in Healthcare
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Non-solicitation clauses in physician shareholder and employment agreements are under increased scrutiny, and enforcement actions concerning non-solicitation covenants are on the rise. On this episode of We get work ™, we discuss how employment agreements and enforcement actions make it difficult for healthcare employers to recruit critical physician talent, while protecting their competitive posture in the market.
info_outlineShell shocked by 2020, employers are at a crossroads in 2021. Whether deciding to return to the workplace or remain virtual, a mix of business as usual combined with the realities of COVID-19 will influence practically every decision.
This episode of We get Work ™ introduces our 2021: The Year Ahead for Employers report/forecast and identifies the top issues and trends facing employers in the new year.