In an earlier post, I discussed public records legislation that would have removed the trade secrets exemption for businesses contracting with state agencies. But HB 459 died in the process during the 2018 session that ended in March, along with three other pieces of...
Month: April 2018
USCIS Temporarily Suspends Premium Processing for H-1B Cap Cases… Again
USCIS has announced another temporary suspension of Premium Processing for cap-subject H-1B petitions, including those seeking an exemption for individuals with a master’s degree or higher. However, unlike last year, they will continue to accept Premium Processing for...
Florida Supreme Court Holds Chapter 558 Construction Defect Notice May Trigger Duty to Defend
Florida’s Construction Defect Statute provides an opportunity to resolve construction defect claims prior to litigation. It was instituted to streamline construction defect claims and encourage early alternative dispute resolution. Pursuant to Chapter 558, a claimant...