KM&M is proud to announce that Dan Stone has joined the firm as a partner in our Los Angeles office. With more than 16 years of experience across entertainment, media, technology, sports, and labor and employment law, Mr....
Nov 11, 2025
Labor Relations
USCIS Announces End to Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for Most Applicants
Starting October 30, 2025, DHS implemented an interim final rule ending the automatic 540-day extension of employment authorization for certain foreign workers who file a renewal of their employment authorization document...
On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” described by the Administration as an initial step to reform the H-1B program. Effective 12:01 a.m....
Oct 13, 2025
Labor Relations
California and New York Pass Laws Allowing State Public Employment Relations Boards to Hear Unfair Labor Practice Disputes; NLRB Sues
California and New York have recently enacted similar laws that give the states’ respective Public Employment Relations Boards (PERBs) the authority to handle unfair labor practice charges filed by workers and their unions....
Oct 03, 2025
General Employment Issues
DOJ: Federal In-Office Work Directive “Does Not Preclude” Telework as a Religious Accommodation
On September 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a Memorandum Opinion stating that, “situational telework can and should be used as a form of religious accommodation,” in the federal workforce....
Sep 22, 2025
Immigration Law
Updated Guidance Regarding H-1B Entry Ban
The White House, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of State (DOS) have issued guidance (linked below) following the Presidential Proclamation signed by...
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has terminated its efforts to enforce the Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Non-Compete Rule”) it finalized in 2024. On September 5, 2025, the FTC issued a press release in which it...
Sep 08, 2025
Immigration Law
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Are Instructed to Apply in their Country of Nationality or Residence in Updated Guidance
Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has updated its guidance for nonimmigrant (e.g., B, E, F, H, J, L, O, TN, etc.) visa applicants: interviews should now be scheduled at the U.S. Embassy or...
Aug 22, 2025
General Employment Issues
New York City Issues Final Regulations on Paid Prenatal Leave
In our prior Client Alerts, we advised employers of New York State’s Paid Prenatal Leave Law, effective January 1, 2025. In summary, the statute amended Labor Law § 196-b to mandate that private-sector employers provide up...
Jun 26, 2025
KM&M News
Kauff McGuire & Margolis is on the move!
We are excited to announce that KM&M is relocating its New York City office. Beginning Monday, June 30, 2025, our new address will be: Kauff McGuire & Margolis LLP 810 Seventh Avenue 33rd Floor New York, NY 10019 We...