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On Friday, September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation entitled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” that appears to require a $100,000 payment to accompany any new H-1B visa petitions submitted on or after September 21, 2025.

Updates on key OSHA initiatives, including the heat stress standard, infectious disease rulemaking, enforcement strategies and more. Consequences of federal policy shifts on states that have State Plans, including how to manage enforcement with consistency. Effects of proposed budget cuts on safety oversight and resources.

Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP announces the addition of four new associates: Michael Cathey, Evan Nelson, and Maci O’Neal in the Little Rock office, and Minoah Milam in the Rogers office.

In the article, Jamie outlines her priorities for the year ahead, including attorney engagement, advancing technology in the profession, and strengthening the rule of law through public education and programs such as Mock Trial.

The Best Lawyers in America® list highlights outstanding attorneys across the country, with recognition based entirely on peer review. Within this list, the distinction of “Lawyer of the Year” is awarded to only one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan region, making it the publication’s highest individual honor. The Best Lawyers recognition reflects broader peer acknowledgment of excellence across practice areas, while the “Ones to Watch” category recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers for their professional talent and promise.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was signed into effect by President Trump on July 4, 2025. Included in the OBBBA was the “No Tax on Tips” provision, which grants service-sector workers an above-the-line deduction of up to $25,000 of qualified tip income earned between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. Also included is the “No Tax on Overtime” provision, which, during the 2025-2028 tax years, grants...

Chambers High Net Worth, an annual guide identifying the world’s leading high net worth advisors in the private wealth market, awarded Friday, Eldredge & Clark's Trust & Estates Group its highest ranking for Private Wealth Law in Arkansas in the 2025 edition.