By ERIN O’NEIL-BAKER

On October 1, 2013, hundreds of families across the United States were impacted by the federal government shutdown. Two of my undocumented clients were affected, when they appeared for their long-awaited decision in Hartford Immigration Court only to find a note on a locked door that read: “Immigration Court Closed Due To Government Shutdown!!!!!”

Employment Law: Maintaining A Green Card While Working Abroad

By LAUREN M. SIGG and MEGAN R. NAUGHTON

As businesses become more global, companies are transferring more and more employees, including managers, executives, and lawyers, to work at facilities outside of the United States. This can lead to complications, however, when the employee is a U.S. lawful permanent resident.

Employment Law: Employers Gain Edge In Defending Retaliation Claims