By: Jim Wagstaffe and The Wagstaffe Group This article discusses how to submit evidence with a summary judgment motion in federal court and covers topics such as the burden to show admissibility, declarations and affidavits, the sham affidavit doctrine...

While no federal statute requires that employers provide paid sick leave for employees, Executive Order 13706 mandates that, effective January 1, 2017, covered federal contractors give employees up to seven days of paid sick leave each year. See 80 FR...

By: George M. Sepsakos and Michael P. Kreps , Groom Law Group, Chartered This article discusses the implications of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ vacatur of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Fiduciary Rule 1 and related amendments to...

By: The Practical Guidance Real Estate Team This tracker provides an overview of New York climate change legislation that impacts real estate ownership and development. This document tracks legislation enacted at the state level and in New York City...

Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a final rule 1 to revise the definition of waters of the United States. THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES THE IMPACT OF THAT REVISION as well as considerations...