On October 25, 2025, the New York City Council enacted Local Law 145 (formerly Int. No. 780-A), which significantly updates the City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to broaden employees’ right to leave and align it more closely with the now-superseded...
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When Immigration Status Collides with California Family Law
Immigration law and family law frequently intersect in California courtrooms, yet they operate under vastly different legal frameworks and priorities. Recently, nowhere is this tension more pronounced than when undocumented parents face detention or deportation and leave behind U.S. citizen children.
Ninth Circuit Pauses Enforcement of California’s Climate-Risk Disclosure Law
In a significant development for companies operating in California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has temporarily halted enforcement of Senate Bill 261 (SB 261), the state’s new climate-risk disclosure law.
Nevada Supreme Court Signals Greater Protection for Employees
A recent Nevada Supreme Court decision may have significant ramifications for Nevada employers and what activities are considered compensable work. In Amazon.com Servs., LLC v. Malloy, the Nevad Supreme Court answered a certified question under Nevada Rule of Appellate Procedure (“NRAP”) 5 regarding whether Nevada incorporates the Portal to Portal Act (the “PPA”) in its wage and hour laws.
Full Disclosure: The Legal Realities of Financial Transparency in Divorce
When a marriage ends, one of the most critical steps in the divorce process is often the most overlooked: financial disclosure.
What Musicians Get Wrong About Trademarks
For many musicians, artists, music managers, and labels, building a strong brand is just as important as the music or art itself. Whether you are an independent artist or signed under a label, your name, image, and brand are what set you apart.
AI Tools for Evidentiary Purposes? – It’s Not Exactly What You’d Think
Over the course of 24 days California’s Pacific Palisades burned to the ground after strong winds fueled an underground fire to the point of catastrophe. Almost a year later, a 29-year-old Florida man has been charged in connection with starting the fire. Assisting in this indictment were ChatGPT prompts, which is somewhat unsurprising given AI’s pervasive use in contemporary society.
Smarter, Faster, Riskier? The Legal Realities of AI in Finance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping U.S. banking and financial services, promising greater efficiency, precision, and innovation. Yet as AI systems become more deeply embedded in core processes, they introduce an evolving set of legal, regulatory, and ethical challenges.
Mechanics’ Liens & Beyond: Mastering Nevada’s Construction Law, a Multi-Part Series
Nevada’s construction laws are complex, and compliance is critical. Contractors risk losing lien rights and may face disciplinary action, fines, or license revocation from the Nevada Contractors Board for violations of Nevada’s construction laws. TALG provides legal guidance to help contractors navigate these requirements effectively.
Why Corporate Formalities Don’t Shield Against Family Law
When a business is formed, its owners often take careful steps to protect their company from outside interference. One common tool is the “spousal waiver”. Unfortunately, many business owners only learn too late that these waivers, though commonplace, are not always enforceable in a California divorce.