By Rachael Jeanfreau and Philip Giorlando What is ICE’s Swamp Sweep? Federal authorities are reportedly planning a large-scale operation — dubbed “Swamp Sweep” — deploying approximately 250 ICE and Border Patrol agents to southeastern Louisiana and parts of Mississippi. The operation is expected to involve worksite enforcement and potential detentions, particularly in communities around New … Continue reading Heightened ICE Enforcement in “Swamp Sweep” Raises Risks for Employers

By Philip Giorlando and Fred Preis The IRS and U.S. Treasury issued new guidance on November 21, 2025, clarifying how employees and employers should handle the recently enacted federal income-tax deductions for qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation. The guidance also provides important transition relief for employers during the 2025 tax year. Key Points for … Continue reading IRS Issues New Guidance on “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime” Provisions

By: Scott D. Wilson The University of Pennsylvania won summary judgment in a female teaching assistant’s suit over sexual harassment by a male student, in part due to constraints on an employer’s liability for third-party conduct. While plaintiff Sophia O’Neill had evidence the student harassed her based on sex, she failed to show the university … Continue reading Court Narrows Employer Liability for Third-Party Harassment