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NLRB General Counsel Updates Case Handling Guidance

April 24, 2026 - The goal appears to be encouraging settlements At the end of February 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel, Crystal S. Carey, issued updated case handling guidance to all regional directors. GC Memorandum 26-03 (the Memo) reinforces, clarifies, and in some cases redirects prior directives concerning unfair labor practice investigations, settlements, and evidentiary […]

Leadership Academy: Legislative and Executive Branches

April 23, 2026 - The final module of the 2026 Leadership Academy session took place on Friday, April 3rd, focusing on the legislative and executive branches of government and exploring how change occurs through their actions. Following a State House tour, the class continued with programming at Orr & Reno’s Concord office, where Lindsay (Whitelaw) Nadeau and Cam Lapine […]

Nicole A. Forbes Named to 2026 40 Under Forty Class

March 16, 2026 - Orr & Reno is proud to celebrate Nicole A. Forbes, Director and Chair of the Family Law Department, on being named to the 2026 40 Under Forty class. Nicole has built a practice grounded in thoughtful strategy, empathy, and results, guiding clients through complex family matters with clarity and professionalism. As a collaboratively trained family […]

A Model of Relational Leadership

March 12, 2026 - Reflections from Justice James P. Bassett on service and public trust. In a recent New Hampshire Union Leader piece, retired Supreme Court Justice James P. Bassett shared reflections from a Leadership Unplugged discussion on the principles that define effective leadership. He emphasized the enduring importance of integrity, strong relationships, and consistent follow-through in public life, […]

Immigrant Visa Processing Paused For 75 Countries

March 6, 2026 - State Department seeks to limit applicants deemed likely to use public benefits The United States Department of State (DOS) recently issued a Visa Processing Update that further limits who can legally immigrate to the United States. As of January 21, 2026, the United States of America is “indefinitely pausing” the issuance of visas for nationals […]

EEOC Rescinds Harassment Guidance

March 2, 2026 - On January 22, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the Guidance), which had been completed in the spring of 2024. The Guidance disappeared from the EEOC website within hours of the announcement. This document was created to serve as the agency’s principal handbook […]

The New Process for Awarding H-1B Visas

February 27, 2026 - Changes to the “lottery” will favor higher-paid foreign nationals seeking US employment The FY2027 H-1B Cap registration period — 12 PM EST on March 4, 2026, until 12 PM on March 19, 2026 — will be different this year. This registration period will be the first time the administration’s “weighted” selection process will be used, […]

A New Era Begins at the EEOC

February 6, 2026 - With a Republican majority and quorum now in place, things may start to happen In early October 2025, as a government shutdown was ongoing, the U.S. Senate confirmed Brittany Bull Panuccio to serve on the Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission), for a term expiring in 2029. This action establishes a Republican majority […]

Federal Immigration Policy Developments

February 4, 2026 - Processing and vetting changes will affect travelers, visa holders, and employers The final weeks of 2025 saw a considerable flurry of activity in federal immigration policy. Announcements from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the United States Department of […]

More Time to Comply

January 28, 2026 - OSHA extends HazCom compliance schedule by four months In May 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published the final rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that updated the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS or HazCom). At the time, the rule included various phase-in compliance periods that would begin 18 months after […]

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