You have evaluated someone’s use of your trademark or copyright-protected work and believe it constitutes infringement. It is now time to consult with your intellectual property lawyer. Preparing ahead of time will make your initial contact with legal counsel more...
Month: January 2019
Marks Gray in the Community: Armed Forces Half Marathon & Atlantic Beach Day of Service
Thyra in the Armed Forces Half Marathon Thyra recently ran the Armed Forces Half Marathon to support local Veterans and deployed Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines. Gabriela's Atlantic Beach Day of Service Gabriela recently participated...
Architecture Designated as STEM Subject – But Status Quo for Immigration
In 2018, Congress passed a bill which officially recognized architecture as a STEM subject. This is significant for the profession as it will lead, among others, to a needed more diverse workforce and increase funds to promote and modernize education in architecture....
What Must We Do to Overcome the Costly Stream of Changes to Legal Immigration?
We’ve all faced the onboarding delays, uncertainties, and emotional roller coasters during the current adjudication process. We’ve also experienced the relief, happiness, and positive momentum from a case approval. As I look at what’s in store for us in 2019, it...
FY2019 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions Still Untouched Pending Adjudication
It’s hard to believe, but as we start to prepare for another H-1B season, a number of fiscal year 2019 H-1B cap-subject petitions are still pending with the California Service Center. Many of these petitions have yet to receive their initial review. Essentially, they...
Marks Gray, P.A. is pleased to announce Logan K. McEwen joins the firm.
Logan K. McEwen is an associate who practices in the areas of commercial litigation, intellectual property, and real estate. He assists businesses to navigate through regulatory compliance, consumer relations, business-to-business agreement, and litigation issues. He...
5 New Year Tips for Business Owners
Happy New Year! As we start off 2019, here are a few tips for business owners that can help prevent bigger problems down the road. Read and make sure you understand all contracts you sign. I am always amazed at the number of business owners who come to me for...
The First Amendment and the “Purported Fan” Who Posted an Ugly and Hateful Image of FSU Coach Being Lynched
On November 24, the FSU Seminoles lost to the Florida Gators 42-14, giving the football team a 5-7 record and making them ineligible for a bowl game for the first time in over 30 years. Following that loss, a man named Tom Shand posted an image in a Facebook group of...