Commercial Law & Contracts, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law

Proposed Senate Bill Would Adversely Impact Outsourcing Companies

by Steve Semerdjian | Loeb & Loeb LLP on 5/15/2013

A comprehensive new Senate immigration bill includes provisions governing the award of nonimmigrant visas for highly skilled workers (H-1B visas) that are likely to adversely affect outsourcing companies that use a U.S.-based...more

Business Law Newsletter - May 2013

by Rachelle E. Hill, James V. Irving, Alecia Schmuhl | Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC on 5/6/2013

In This Issue: - Subpoenas: What Are They and What Do You Do If You or Your Business Receives One? - Sequestration and the Continuing Resolution’s Effect on Government Contracting - New I-9 Creates Risk...more

Will New Immigration Legislation Impact "Landed" Outsourcing Rates?

by Roger C. Roy Jr. | Pillsbury Global Sourcing Practice on 4/15/2013

Many years ago, I walked through a client's IT development organization where all the "Onshore" resources from the client's ADM provider sat in a sea of cubicles. I was there to identify the causes of some issues that had...more

Shorts on Long Term Care April 2013

by Kenneth L. Burgess, Jennifer G. Parser | Poyner Spruill LLP on 4/10/2013

In this issue: - What’s In A Word? N.C. Court of Appeals Invalidates Nursing Home Arbitration Clause Based on Language of the Agreement - “The Climb” — NC Activities Directors Win National Award for Their Work...more

Construction E-Note - March 28, 2013

by Edward Brown, Nancy Carey, C. William Daniels, Jr., James McCarten, Anton Mertens, Bruce Rawls, Anna Scully, Peter C. Vilmos | Burr & Forman on 3/29/2013

In This Issue: - The Emperor’s New Economic Loss Rule - The Architect's Role in the Construction Project - USCIS Introduces New Form I-9 - Considering Construction Delivery Methods on Public Works - The...more

Focus On Public Policy - March 2013: Federal Budget 2013

by Cyrus Reporter | Dentons on 3/22/2013

On March 21, 2013, Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the Conservative government’s new budget entitled Economic Action Plan 2013. As expected, the key themes are job creation, skills development, infrastructure...more

The U.S. Mission in Mexico Increases Corporate Eligibility to Participate in its Business Facilitation Program

by Marcy Stras | Cozen O'Connor on 1/15/2013

The United States Embassy in Mexico city announced the expansion of its Business Facilitation Program (BFP) that allows access to expedited visa processing for employees of qualifying firms traveling to the U.S. on company...more

Sponsorship Licence Renewal Deadlines Approaching

by Morgan Lewis on 11/7/2012

Employers that applied for sponsorship licences in November 2008 must renew now to avoid losing the ability to sponsor overseas workers in the future....more

Employment Flash - September 2012

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/28/2012

In This Issue: - New York Labor Law Expands Permissible Wage Deductions...1 - NLRB Holds Prohibiting Union or Nonunion Employee Discussions of Workplace Investigations Unlawful...1 - Supreme Court Rules...more

Doing Business in North America: Volume One: United States

by Miller Canfield on 5/30/2012

Table of Contents: - Types of Businesses and Operations... 1 - Establishing A Business... 3 - Labor and Employment... 4 - Immigration... 9 - Payments To Foreign Persons...11 - Customs...12 - Federal Income...more

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

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

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

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

Employment Law Commentary: Collision Course: Conflict Between United States Supreme Court and California Judicial Interpretation...

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/4/2010

In our April 2009 Employment Law Commentary, entitled “Arbitration Agreements in Light of 114 Penn Plaza v. Pyett,” we contrasted the United States Supreme Court’s and California courts’ approaches to enforcement of...more

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Proposed Senate Bill Would Adversely Impact Outsourcing Companies

Business Law Newsletter - May 2013

Will New Immigration Legislation Impact "Landed" Outsourcing Rates?

Shorts on Long Term Care April 2013

Construction E-Note - March 28, 2013

Focus On Public Policy - March 2013: Federal Budget 2013

The U.S. Mission in Mexico Increases Corporate Eligibility to Participate in its Business Facilitation Program

Sponsorship Licence Renewal Deadlines Approaching

Employment Flash - September 2012

Doing Business in North America: Volume One: United States

Day Laborers & NC’s Lowest Responsible Bidder law (News Note)

Financial Services L&E Advisory: 12 Issues to Watch in 2012

Employers: Make Sure Your Agreement with Electronic I-9 Providers Is Adequate For Peace of Mind

Do You Need IMAGE? ICE to Present on Changes to the ‘ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government And Employers’

Immigration Up Updates at the AILA National Conference in San Diego - VISASERVE

Suspension of Implementation of Part 6 of the Updated Form I-129 Regarding Export Control Questions

Export Control Certification Required For Companies That Hire And Seek Visas For Certain Foreign National Employees

Employment Law Commentary: Collision Course: Conflict Between United States Supreme Court and California Judicial Interpretation...

Codigo do Trabalho 2009 (Labour Code 2009)

The Neufeld Memo Can Change The Whole H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Landscape in the U.S.

Summary of SEC Final Rule Updates From 2009 That Impact the 2010 Proxy Season

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Serves 652 Businesses with Notices of Inspection for a Form I-9 Audit

Government Contractors Are Spared E-Verify (For Now) But Face Debarment for Hiring Illegal Immigrants

Employment Law Commentary: Volume 21, No. 4 - April 2009

The H-1B Season is Upon us ... Other Options for H-1B Lottery Losers!

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