USCIS updates guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence in its Policy Manual, consolidating and revising information on Form I-751. For more information:

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-updates-guidance-and-clarifies-policy-on-family-based-conditional-permanent-residence

A prominent law firm recently secured the largest commercial lease in the United States this year and is relocating its office in Midtown Manhattan. For more information:

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/paul-weiss-nyc-move-is-largest-commercial-lease-in-us-this-year

Changes to Federal Rule of Evidence 702, effective from December 1, are a gentle reminder to judges regarding expert testimony. For more information:

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/updated-evidence-rule-warns-judges-against-junk-science

While in Atlanta, Fed President Powell is set to disclose his perspectives on the economy, with policymakers appearing more at ease about maintaining current interest rates. For more information

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-30/fed-officials-shift-tone-but-remain-wary-of-markets-aggressive-rate-cut-bets?srnd=economics-v2&embedded-checkout=true

Effective November 1, employers in the United States are mandated to adopt a new, more concise I-9 form. The I-9 form is a crucial document used by employers to verify an employee’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. While the updated form has been accessible from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services since August, it is now a requirement for employers as of November 1, as noted by the HR association.

https://www.masslive.com/news/2023/11/new-shorter-i-9-form-required-beginning-nov-1-what-it-means-for-you.html

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) appears likely to withstand a challenge to its funding structure, as indicated by recent oral arguments before the US Supreme Court. Legal experts observed that even conservative justices showed reluctance to conclude that the CFPB’s funding via the Federal Reserve violated the Constitution’s appropriations clause.

CFPB’s Survival Odds Improve After Supreme Court Hears Challenge (bloomberglaw.com)

A federal judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit accusing McDonald’s and Wendy’s of deceptive advertising by showcasing larger, juicier burgers in their ads than what is actually served in their restaurants.

https://apnews.com/article/mcdonalds-wendys-false-advertising-lawsuit-9b60d8ff04b52635a14dcdef5a44d68f

In a significant move for Germany’s climate policy, lawmakers in Berlin approved a contentious bill on Friday aimed at phasing out fossil-fuel heating systems. This decision follows extended internal debates within the governing coalition, impacting the coalition’s approval ratings and sparking widespread discussions.

https://apnews.com/article/germany-climate-heating-scholz-coalition-legislation-6c811fc41def83ae36e29a29de49bdaf