What Your Foreign Business Needs to Know About Working in the U.S.
Giselle Carson Oct 1, 2018 in Immigration
As the world’s largest market and the land of opportunities, the United States attracts many foreign businesses seeking to grow. These businesses often have a difficult time finding qualified workers to fill critical and unique jobs. In many cases, foreign businesses need to hire non-U.S. nationals for their U.S. operations. Unfortunately, they find that U.S. immigration law is very complex and ever-changing. Annual quotas and other intricacies of the system make the timing of applications […]
Continue ReadingFAQs about the Cap-Gap and H-1B Petitions Still Pending Adjudication
Giselle Carson Oct 1, 2018 in FAQ
Are you and your employees still waiting for a cap-subject H-1B petition adjudication? You are not alone. Foreign nationals and their employers have been facing more uncertainty, scrutiny, and challenges over the last two years. Since filings currently cannot be upgraded to premium processing, we may be waiting well beyond September 30, 2018 for USCIS to complete the adjudication of these pending petitions. Here are answers to FAQs to help you and your employees plan […]
Continue ReadingShareholder Meagan L. Logan featured in Trial Advocate Quarterly
Marks Gray P.A. Sep 28, 2018 in civil litigation
Shareholder Meagan L. Logan’s article, Lozman v. City of Riveria Beach, Florida: The Absolute Bar Rule is No Longer Absolute is featured in the Summer 2018 issue of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association’s Trial Advocate Quarterly. Ms. Logan is practice is concentrated in the areas of civil litigation, employment and labor law, municipal liability, appellate law and insurance defense. She is AV® Preeminent ™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Rising Star by Florida’s Super […]
Continue ReadingAs a two-time immigrant, Giselle knows the process from both sides. She recently shared her immigration story with the non-profit Generation W. Read her story.
Continue ReadingTips for Business Owners: Carefully Select and Protect Trademarks
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Sep 20, 2018 in Intellectual Property
A trademark identifies a product’s source. It helps customers differentiate your business from competitors. If you develop a good reputation, customers know they can trust products bearing your trademark. Service marks are close cousins to trademarks and serve a similar purpose. They just identify the source of services, instead of goods. But not all logos or business names qualify for registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the accompanying protections. Consider […]
Continue ReadingThe O-1A is a work visa for those with extraordinary achievement in science, education, business, or athletics. Download a PDF of the flowchart.
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