Hawley Troxell

06/10/2026

Meta just launched the largest private-sector commitment to the skilled trades with a job guarantee in American history. America's Workforce Academy offers paid training in electrical, plumbing, fiber tech, and other trades, with an industry-recognized credential in 5 weeks and a career upon completion.

06/03/2026

Several significant immigration developments have emerged in recent weeks that may affect employers’ hiring practices, workforce planning, immigration sponsorship strategies, and compliance obligations.

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Several significant immigration developments have emerged in recent weeks that may affect employers’ hiring practices, workforce planning, immigration sponsorship strategies, and compliance obligations. Most notably, USCIS has issued new guidance regarding adjustment of status applications that co...

05/05/2026

03/02/2026

AI can draft your book.But can you legally own it?In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert sit down with intellectual property attorney Bradlee Frazer to unpack the legal realities behind AI-generated content, copyright ownership, and Amazon’s KDP Terms of Service.I...

01/27/2026

As employers look toward the March 2026 registration window for the Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B cap season, the H-1B landscape is undergoing one of the most significant overhauls in decades.

In her latest blog post, Hawley Troxell Immigration attorney Michelle Williams offers a practical breakdown of the new rules, enhanced filing requirements, and potential cost changes employers must know to increase success and compliance.

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As employers look toward the March 2026 registration window for the Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B cap season, the H-1B landscape is undergoing one of the most significant overhauls in decades.

01/07/2026

We are please to announce attorneys Landon Brown and Kenneth Shumard have been elected as equity partners and Erin Tognetti has been elected as an income partner. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding attorneys for continuing Hawley Troxell's proud tradition of excellence!

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We are pleased to announce attorneys Landon Brown and Kenny Shumard have been elected as equity partners and Erin Tognetti has been elected as an income partner.

01/07/2026

We are pleased to announce that Gjording Fouser, led by Trudy Fouser, has joined forces with Hawley Troxell, uniting as 85 attorneys strong under the Hawley Troxell banner.

Please join us in welcoming Stephen Adams, Eric Stokes, Madison Miles, Jack Gjording, Heidi Otto, Margaret Mehl, and Heather Perry to the firm!

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Hawley Troxell, a premier full-service business and litigation law firm known for its exceptional legal services and commitment to client success is pleased to announce the addition of the GjordingǀFouser team, led by Trudy Fouser.

12/16/2025

Let’s Create More Key-Turning Moments This Holiday Season 🔑

Right now, more than 350 Treasure Valley families have no place to call home, no safe place to exhale, and a constant worry about what tomorrow will bring.

This year, with community support, CATCH has already:

- Housed 394 neighbors, including 95 families and 185 children
- Responded to 21,000 calls via its Housing Crisis Hotline
- A proven track record: 80% of graduates remain housed after one year

CATCH isn’t a temporary fix. Their model provides:

- First month’s rent and move-in costs
- Ongoing rent support during stabilization
- Personalized case management & behavioral health support
- The community resources and care that families need to thrive

Hawley Troxell is proud to support CATCH through Avenues for Hope, and we’re inviting you to join us to help fund more key-turning moments for local families. When you give, make sure to put Hawley Troxell in the “custom field/donor message section.”

Give here: https://www.avenuesforhope.org/organizations/catch-idaho

12/11/2025

As we approach the commencement of the 2026 Idaho Legislative Session, it is timely to review the provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Because no one (except tax attorneys) wants to read an 870-page bill to find out how, if at all, their taxes will change in the coming years, Hawley Troxell attorney Jillian Christiansen published an easy-to-digest explanation of the tax provisions in the Act affecting individuals and businesses.

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As the commencement of the 2026 Idaho Legislative Session approaches, it's timely to review the provisions of the OBBBA and how they might affect individuals and businesses.