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- Mexico’s Regional Managing Partner Discusses USMCA Labor Enforcement Risks with Reforma
on July 20, 2026 at 4:38 amIn an interview with Reforma, Germán de la Garza shared his thoughts on how the USMCA's Rapid Response Labor Mechanism could be weaponized as a commercial pressure tool against Mexican exporters.…
- Partner Shares Thoughts on South Carolina's OSHA Challenge with Bloomberg Lawon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
In an interview with Bloomberg Law, John Surma shared his thoughts on the Fourth Circuit's ruling in McMaster v. DOL, which preserved South Carolina's ability to continue challenging OSHA's authority…
- Logan Booth Shares His Thoughts on Illinois' Landmark AI Safety Measures Act for Bloomberg Lawon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
In an interview with Bloomberg Law, Logan Booth shared his thoughts on Illinois' newly signed Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, noting that the law puts significant pressure on companies…
- The FP5: What to Expect From the Next Labor Dept Headon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
Keith Sonderling has been nominated as US Labor Secretary. In this week’s episode of the FP 5, we unpack what his leadership could mean for employers, from compliance-focused enforcement and key DOL…
- Fisher Phillips Welcomes Brandi Frederick in Birminghamon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, is pleased to announce that Brandi Frederick has joined the firm as a partner in its Birmingham, Alabama…
- Fisher Phillips Welcomes R. Nelson Williams in St. Louison July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
International labor and employment firm Fisher Phillips is pleased to welcome R. Nelson Williams as the Regional Managing Partner and leader of the firm’s expansion into St. Louis, Missouri. "Our new…
- Hospitality Co-Chair Warns of Legal Exposure Under California’s New Allergen Disclosure Lawon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
In an article published by Business Insurance, Alden Parker shared his perspective on California’s new law requiring restaurant chains with 20 or more locations to disclose major food allergens on…
- Labor Partner Details USMCA Compliance Obligations for Companies Operating in Mexicoon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
In an article published by El Economista, Germán de la Garza de Vecchi outlined the labor compliance obligations that companies operating in Mexico must meet under the United States-Mexico-Canada…
- The FP5: The Bill That Would Rewrite Labor Relationson July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
The House has passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act—a bill that could reshape US labor law. This week on the FP5, we break down the new bargaining deadlines, mandatory arbitration, potential impacts…
- Fisher Phillips Partner Testifies Before the Privacy Committee of the California State Assemblyon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
On July 1, 2026, Usama Kahf, partner and Co-Chair of Fisher Phillips’ Privacy and Cyber Practice Group testified before the Privacy Committee of the California State Assembly in support of Senate…
- Mining Matters: What’s new with MSHA jurisdiction? A review of recent important decisionson July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has jurisdiction over “mines” and mining and milling processes. But there is no bright line as to when MSHA has jurisdiction and when it does not. Inst
- The FP5: Hiring Humans in the Age of AIon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
AI is transforming hiring, but it’s also creating new legal risks. In this episode of the FP5 recorded at FP’s AI Evolution 2026 conference on June 25th, the gang talks AI-generated resumes,…
- Evan Shenkman Shares Thoughts on AI Data Qualityon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
In an article published by LawSites covering the launch of Courtroom Insight's MCP server, Fisher Phillips’ Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer, Evan Shenkman, underscored the foundational role…
- Immigration Partners Share ICE Enforcement Guidance at SHRM26on July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
In their remarks covered by SHRM, partners David Jones and Connie Yang delivered practical guidance for HR professionals preparing their organizations for potential ICE worksite enforcement…
- Regional Managing Partner Addresses Mexico's 40-Hour Workweek Reformon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
In his remarks at a recent speaking event, Germán de la Garza de Vecchi identified reduced productivity and profitability as the potential impacts under Mexico's landmark 40-hour workweek reform. He…
- The FP5: New Workplace Laws Employers Need to Know in Julyon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
July 2026 is bringing major employment law changes. This week on the FP5, we’re breaking down new laws you need to know about, including minimum wage hikes, non-competes, pay transparency, E-Verify,…
- The FP5: Global Workplace Trends in 2026on July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
What global trends are defining workplace law in 2026? On this episode of the FP5, we explore international trends including global whistleblower protections, the expansion of Japanese firms in North…
- Immigration Co-Chair Quoted for Her Insight on H-1B Fee Rulingon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
In an article published by HR Executive, Shanon Stevenson was quoted for her insight where she unpacks a Massachusetts federal court's decision to vacate the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B…
- Hospitality Co-Chair Shares Insight on Using Service Charges During World Cupon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
In an interview with Law360, Andria Ryan shared practical guidance for restaurants considering using mandatory service charges during the World Cup. Andria cautioned that implementing service fees,…
- Chair of Government Contracting, Compliance, and Reporting Practice Group Shares Thoughts on Rollback of EEO-1 Collectionon July 20, 2026 at 4:38 am
In an interview with Bloomberg Law, Sheila Abron shared her thoughts on the EEOC's proposal to rescind mandatory EEO-1 workforce demographic reporting, cautioning that employers who stop collecting…