Data Privacy South Korean firms lock down devices for China business trips New inspection rules drive stricter controls on phones, corporate data, and remote access, particularly in sensitive sectors Compliance Hong Kong cracks down on employers breaching foreign worker ratio Fresh sanctions under the ESLS come amid tighter recruitment checks and tougher penalties for firms that fail to prioritise local workers Community Clark Hill adds H-2A and H-2B expertise to Houston team Ashley Foret Dees joins from BAL, supported by team of attorneys and paralegals Community Manifest looks to reshape global immigration with AI-powered law firm Tech firm wants to break legal industry status quo by scaling legal brand built around automation, local counsel, and common quality standards Politics Burnham’s freedom of movement remarks reignite Brexit tensions Comments raise questions about future mobility across the Channel, with employers watching for progress ahead of new talks Recruitment Swiss hiring levy could raise costs and trigger legal uncertainty, lawyers warn Foreign-hire surcharge to redistribute wealth to Swiss residents would likely conflict with free-movement rules, straining relations with the EU Politics Republicans seek to raise H-1B hiring costs for visa-dependent employers Companion bills would increase the salary threshold for wage exemptions and non-displacement rules Residency Canada to award extra points for high-wage jobs as LMIA requirement scrapped Skilled talent can gain up to 150 more CRS points for qualifying Canadian work experience or job offers. But will changes bring increased fraud risks? Politics NZ First pledges to scrap employer-accredited work visa for “shortage-led” system But ditching AEWV system “like solving nail biting by removing one’s teeth”, says lawyer RESEARCH GML Elite The GML Elite is a list of 57 leading teams around the world that have, in the last 12 months, demonstrated significant nous in the handling of one or more elements of complex, multifaceted global mobility projects. Events Global Mobility Summit - New York Global Mobility Lawyer is delighted to announce that the inaugural Global Mobility Summit - New York will take place on 15 October 2026.The half-day event will bring together senior in-house counsel, global mobility managers, HR experts and private practice lawyers to explore the latest trends and developments in employment, immigration, social security, and tax laws that affect the movement of workers across borders. Recruitment The end of “domestic-first” hiring? Firms brace for borderless talent drive Artificial Intelligence Why mobile workers shouldn’t trust ChatGPT for travel advice Settlement Support Travel incentives, wellbeing policies crucial for relocation decisions