As a result of the DOS’ Global support Strategy program, the U.S. Embassy in India has implemented a new online processing system which is expected to streamline appointment scheduling, simplify fee payments and provide new delivery options. The program includes a...
Year: 2012
Five Marks Gray Attorneys Named 2013 Best Lawyers in America
Five attorneys with Marks Gray were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013. Jeptha F. Barbour - Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation Edward L. Birk - Employment Law Susan S....
Shareholder, Allison H. Hauser moderated a panel discussion on ‘Ethical and Professional Challenges of Attorney’s Fees and Costs’
On October 2, 2012, the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims will presented “Ethical and Professional Challenges of Attorney’s Fees and Costs.” A panel of Judge Lazzara, Judge Rosen, and Bar Counsel Annemarie Craft discussed examples of fee and cost issues...
Attorney Michael Kendall inducted as a Member of the E. Robert Williams American Inn of Court
On September 18, 2012, Michael Kendall was inducted as a Barrister member of the E. Robert Williams American Inn of Court. The American Inns of Court are modeled after the English Inns of Court. By encouraging collegiality among law students, lawyers and judges, the...
Attorney Michael Kendall Successfully Argued Before the Florida Supreme Court
Michael Kendall argued before the Florida Supreme Court on Friday, September 7, 2012. Michael and Marks Gray attorney Mary Bland Love represented a physician who was sued for medical malpractice. Michael and Mary successfully obtained a summary judgment in favor of...
Russia and U.S. Immigration Agreement Good for Business
As of September 9, 2012, Russian and American travelers for business or tourism will be eligible to receive visas valid for multiple entries during a period of 36 months. The agreement eases visa processing time for travelers from both countries (under 15 days in most...
The End of the Paper I-94 Card
Many nonimmigrants arriving at U.S. air and seaports will soon no longer receive a paper I-94 card. These travelers will only be issued a stamp in their passport and CBP will create an electronic record for arriving nonimmigrants. Most of those arriving at a land...
Newly Authorized Young Immigrants Seeking Work
About 2 million previously undocumented young immigrants could gain temporary relief from deportation under President Obama’s deportation deferral program which took effect August 15. What will this mean for employers? How should they deal with existing employees who...