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Remote Work vs. Tax and The Hidden Liability

April 1, 2026

Remote work has expanded flexibility, but also tax and compliance exposure. In the United States, even one employee in another state can create tax nexus and compliance obligations. At the state level, rules vary significantly, requiring careful review. Internationally, remote workers can create a permanent establishment, triggering foreign taxation under OECD guidelines. What companies should…

TikTok, Data, and the New Digital Cold War

April 1, 2026

The global conversation around TikTok has shifted from social media to national security and data governance. U.S. lawmakers continue to evaluate restrictions tied to foreign ownership and data handling practices. Meanwhile, regulators in Europe are scrutinizing data transfers under GDPR frameworks. For companies using TikTok or similar platforms, this creates real legal exposure. Key risks…

AI Copyright Wars Begin: Who Owns What Anymore?

April 1, 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental—it is operational. And with that shift comes one of the most important legal questions of the decade: who owns AI-generated content? The U.S. Copyright Office has made clear that works created solely by AI are not eligible for copyright protection. At the same time, major lawsuits are emerging between…

“Kai su, teknon?”

March 3, 2026

Every March 15th, the internet collectively decides to roleplay as a doomed Roman dictator, turning a 2,000-year-old assassination into a high-tier meme holiday. The vibe is essentially “Historical Dark Academia meets Chaos,” where everyone uses Shakespeare’s “Beware the Ides of March” line to blame the universe for everything from a spilled latte to a late…

Employment-Based Green Card Update: March 2026 Filing Eligibility

March 3, 2026

The U.S. Department of State recently released the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, which notes significant changes across several employment-based green card categories. In almost all categories, the filing dates have been advanced in some way, which is good news for foreign nationals and employers alike. The Dates for Filing govern when a foreign national may…

Supreme Court Invalidates IEEPA Tariffs in 6–3 Decision/Refund Litigation Looms

March 3, 2026

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Supreme Courtissued a landmark 6–3 ruling striking down tariffs imposed by the administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court held that the executive branch lacks constitutional authority to impose tariffs under IEEPA because the Constitution vests the taxing power exclusively in Congress. According to the…

The Birking Battle Continues for Hermès

March 3, 2026

A group of U.S. consumers is urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to revive their class-action lawsuit against Hermès International SCA, alleging that the luxury fashion house unlawfully conditions access to its coveted Birkin handbags on buyers first spending large sums on other Hermès products. In their filings, the plaintiffs argued…

Limiting Credit Card Interest Rates: Consumer Protection or Unintended Consequences?

February 2, 2026

President Donald Trump recently called for a cap on credit card interest rates. Trump announced that, effective January 20th, 2026, credit card interest rates should be capped at a rate of 10%. This effectively means that beginning on January 20th, credit card issuers are being instructed to refrain from charging interest rates above 10%. The…

75-Country Immigrant Visa Suspension: What Does it Mean?

February 2, 2026

On January 21, 2026, the Department of State is expected to pause consular immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries. It is important to note that a pause is not the same thing as a permanent ban, nor is it the same as an automatic denial. In other words, it is expected that consular…

Status Symbols and Gatekeepers: The Business of Being “Birkin-Worthy”

February 2, 2026

Hermès, famed for its ultra-luxury Birkin and Kelly handbags, has long cultivated an aura of exclusivity — not just through scarcity but also through how it manages access to its most coveted products. Investigative reporting by Glitz, as reported on by Complex (https://www.complex.com/style/a/jaelaniturnerwilliams/hermes-tracks-client-access-bags), indicates that some Hermès sales associates research potential customers’ personal details —…

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