Day Laborers & NC’s Lowest Responsible Bidder law (News Note) by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 3/14/2012 Triangle Grading and Paving is a Triad-area company with multiple public contracts, 18 since 2000 from the NC Department of Transportation alone. Frequently the low bidder, Triangle Grading has a long history of performing...more
Financial Services L&E Advisory: 12 Issues to Watch in 2012 by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. on 2/17/2012 For employers in the financial services industry, 2012 is already shaping up to be a mixed bag. While showing some signs of life, the economy continues to be a primary driver of employment law issues as it struggles to...more
Two State citizens under the Constitution of the United States of America by Dan Goodman on 10/26/2011 There are two state citizens under the Constitution of the United States of America. One is at Article IV, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution. The other is at Section 1, Clause 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment. Legal...more
Yes there is a citizen of a State and a citizen of the United States by Dan Goodman on 10/26/2011 There is a citizen of the United States, and a citizen of a State who is not a citizen of the United States. Legal authority quoted, cited and linked....more
CBP to Eliminate Courtesy Notice of Liquidation for Certain Entry Filings, Effective September 30, 2011 by Duane Morris LLP on 8/18/2011 On August 17, 2011, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a final rule in the Federal Register, stating that effective September 30, 2011, and to be implemented soon thereafter, CBP will cease the issuance of...more
Employers: Make Sure Your Agreement with Electronic I-9 Providers Is Adequate For Peace of Mind by Poyner Spruill LLP on 8/16/2011 As most employers know, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is increasing its efforts to stop illegal employment. Short-staffed and lacking resources to perform a lengthy stake-out and raid at an employer’s premises,...more
Do You Need IMAGE? ICE to Present on Changes to the ‘ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government And Employers’ by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 8/8/2011 Agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) recently met with Snell & Wilmer attorneys to discuss the ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (“IMAGE”) program. The idea of IMAGE was born in...more
GRASMICK'S BORDER REPORT-U.S. Immigration for Canadian Businesses and Professionals by Joseph Grasmick on 7/15/2011 1. SNAGGED SYSTEMS ANALYSTS; 2. SOUTHERN PORTS AND TNs; 3. FRAGILE NEXUS CARDS....more
Immigration Up Updates at the AILA National Conference in San Diego - VISASERVE by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 6/19/2011 The American Immigration Lawyer's Association recently held its National Convention/Meeting in San Diego, California. Government officials from the USCIS, CBP and ICE spoke about new updates and developments in their...more
Recent Supreme Court Decisions Clarify Important Patent Issues by Bryan Cave on 6/13/2011 In separate decisions over the past week, the Court has clarified three important aspects of patent law. On May 31, the Court held in Global-Tech Appliances, Inc. v. SEB SA that inducement of patent infringement requires...more
16 tips for companies establishing a U.S. business presence by Timothy Andersson on 6/9/2011 This document contains 16 tips for succeeding in the US legal environment. If you are considering establishing a subsidiary United States, these tips can help you avoid unnecessary trouble and expense....more
The Strong Firm - Strong Points Newsletter by The Strong Firm P.C. on 3/1/2011 In this edition: Latest News: The latest in activities of the firm in the news and our community. Commercial Development Remains Strong in the Woodlands: The Woodlands area continues to defy the odds as commercial...more
Important Export Control Changes: Further Relaxation Of Certain Requirements Governing The Export Of Encryption Software; Export... by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 2/7/2011 Further Relaxation of Certain Requirements Governing the Export of Encryption Software On Friday, January 7, 2011, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published amendments to the Export...more
Suspension of Implementation of Part 6 of the Updated Form I-129 Regarding Export Control Questions by Duane Morris LLP on 12/24/2010 On December 22, 2010, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on its website that employers will not be required to complete Part 6 of Form I-129 containing the new export control / ITAR questions until...more
Export Control Certification Required For Companies That Hire And Seek Visas For Certain Foreign National Employees by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 12/9/2010 Beginning on December 23, 2010, companies petitioning for certain non-immigrant visas to employ foreign persons in the United States will, when completing a Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker – Form I-129, be required to...more