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Supreme Court Clarifies Limits of Presidential Tariff Authority Under IEEPA

Alex Paterra February 20, 2026 No Comments

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark separation-of-powers decision holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs under [...]

NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo Challenges Noncompete Agreements as Violations of the NLRA

aprilviloria May 31, 2023 No Comments

Noncompete agreements have long been a contentious issue in the realm of labor relations, sparking debates over their fairness and impact on employee mobility. In a significant move, the National [...]

Understanding the EEOC’s New Guidance: Title VII and AI in HR-Related Uses

aprilviloria May 18, 2023 No Comments

Introduction The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various industries, including the field of Human Resources (HR). As AI-driven technologies become increasingly prevalent in the workplace, questions regarding [...]

National Labor Relations Board Changes Standard relating to discipline

Alex Paterra May 10, 2023 No Comments

On May 1, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made a landmark decision that will significantly change the standards relating to discipline or discharge of workers. The decision comes [...]

Supreme Court Rules that Title VII Protects LGBTQ Workers

Alex Paterra June 29, 2020 No Comments

On June 15, in a ground breaking opinion the Supreme Court issued its decision in three related cases, ruling (6-3) that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace [...]

The Paterra Law Firm’s Commitment to Black Lives Matter and Social Justice.

Alex Paterra June 15, 2020 No Comments

Like so many, I have been deeply affected by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the ongoing protests in our country. The Paterra Law Firm, LLC has represented hundreds [...]

FAQ PAYROLL PRECTION LOANS

Alex Paterra April 2, 2020 No Comments

Over the last week we have been fielding numerous calls from our clients regarding CARES Act payroll protection loans. With that in mind we decided to provide a few answers to the [...]

Payroll Protection Loan Overview

Alex Paterra March 30, 2020 No Comments

On March 27,2020, President Trump signed into law H.R. 748 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ( the CARES Act) H.R. 748 – The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, [...]

DOL Provides Guidance on Coronavirus Relief Bill

Alex Paterra March 25, 2020 No Comments

On March 24, 2020 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its first official guidance for employers and workers about the paid-leave provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act [...]

IRS and DOL Update

Alex Paterra March 24, 2020 No Comments

On Friday, the Internal Revenue Service and the DOL made announcements on how employers will be able to recover for monies paid to employees for sick leave. Additionally, the DOL also [...]

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