Shareholder Edward L. Birk Moderates Florida Bar Media and Communications Law Committee
Marks Gray P.A. Sep 29, 2014 in News
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On September 22 and 23, Marks Gray’s Ed Birk participated in the Florida Bar Media and Communications Law Committee’s 25th annual Reporters Workshop at the Supreme Court of Florida. As chair of committee, Ed attended the annual media awards ceremony conducted at dinner on Monday night at the top of Capitol. During dinner, he sat with Chief Justice George Labarga and Bar President Gregory Coleman, as well as several recipients of the media awards and […]
Continue ReadingShareholder Edward L. Birk Moderates Seminar on Florida's Sunshine Law
Marks Gray P.A. Sep 26, 2014 in News
On September 18, 2014 Marks Gray shareholder Edward L. Birk moderated a day-long seminar titled, What You Need to Know about Public Records and Open Meetings in Florida. The seminar provided important information about the public’s right to information and how state and local agencies can be sure to comply with Florida’s broad public records and open meetings laws. Public records officials from state, local, and quasi-governmental organizations attended the seminar to learn the ins […]
Continue ReadingQ: What is a B-1 Visa? A. The B-1 visa is for business travel such as to consult with business associates, attend a scientific, educational, professional or business conference, settle an estate, or negotiate a contract. The definition of “business” in this instance is limited, and does not generally allow for gainful employment. Citizens of one of the 37 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program can apply to obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization […]
Continue ReadingResearch shows that tea drinkers live a longer and healthier life than those who do not drink tea. Tea contains numerous antioxidants and, according to the study, those who drink it have lower blood pressure as well as a lower BMI. The study further states tea drinkers have lower cholesterol levels, smoked less tobacco, were physically more active than non-tea drinkers and had a reduced risk of developing heart problems. To find out more information related to […]
Continue Reading“Our company,” instead of Employer’s Name, on PERM Notice Proves Insufficient
Giselle Carson Sep 15, 2014 in Immigration News
During the first step of the “green card” process, an employer is required to post a “Notice of Filing” announcing their intent to file a labor certification. On August 28, 2014, the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) held that an employer’s name must be explicitly stated on the Notice of Filing. In Matter of Tera Technologies, Inc., the employer argued that it complied with the regulations, because it used the phrase “our company” on its notice and that […]
Continue ReadingThere was a slight forward movement in most of the employment and family-based categories. All EB-5 visa categories, including China, are current. The increased visa demand requires holding the India EB-2 preference date at May 1, 2009, to keep usage within the FY2015 annual limit, and DOS has advised that India EB-2 is likely to retrogress to 2005 sometime soon. Those eligible to apply for adjustment based on the current priority dates should plan to do it soon before […]
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