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 a declared national emergency. The case arose after President Donald J. Trump invoked IEEPA to implement sweeping import tariffs on goods from multiple countries, citing economic and […]
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 Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, has issued a memorandum that challenges the legality of noncompete agreements under the National Labor Relations Act […]
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 their compliance with anti-discrimination laws have arisen. To address these concerns, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued a significant technical assistance bulletin […]
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 after years of controversy over how employers should handle employee misconduct, and it has the potential to impact millions of workers across the United States. […]
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 discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. This interpretation of existing federal law, building off the longstanding prohibition against “sex” discrimination, was […]
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 of individuals and small businesses from many races, cultures, creeds, sexual orientation and ethnicities. The Paterra Law Firm, LLC denounces all forms of racism and […]
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 most Frequently asked question. GENERAL LOAN QUESTIONS How fast are these loans going to be processed and funded? The timelines are dictated by the SBA […]
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, (the “CARES Act”). The Act takes a number of major steps in providing small business with financial relief in the form of payroll protection loans. The […]
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