The US Supreme Court allowed a limited version of Trump’s travel ban to take effect. Here’s what you should know about the decision. The court ordered to keep in place part of the lower court injunctions, but reimposed the travel ban for foreign nationals “who lack...
Year: 2017
Marks Gray Supports 6 Marathons in 6 Days
Marks Gray was proud to support business litigator Michael Freed’s recent fundraising efforts for Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA). Freed ran from Tallahassee to Jacksonville – 6 Marathons in 6 Days – to raise money and bring awareness to the need for legal aid for...
Book Excerpt: FAQs about Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 Students
Here is an excerpt from the “F-1 Visa for Students” chapter in Giselle Carson’s book Beyond the H-1B: A Guide to Work Visa Options for Employers, Foreign Nationals, and Graduating Students, which is available for purchase on Amazon. Is CPT a separate visa status? No,...
KISS’ Gene Simmons – and the Importance of a Proper Trademark Search
Recently, The Hollywood Reporter wrote that rock star Gene Simmons of KISS filed a trademark application to register the “devil horns” hand symbol. He claimed that he first used the hand gesture in commerce on November 14, 1974. Unfortunately, the hand gesture may be...
Marks Gray P.A. Launches Newly Revamped Website
Marks Gray P.A., lawyers for enterprise, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly revamped website. The new website is located at the same address: https:// www.marksgray.com/. The site features clean, uncluttered design, enhanced content, a comprehensive...
USCIS Plans for a New Form I-9
The latest Form I-9 just went into full effect on January 22, 2017, but there’s another Form I-9 in the works already! USCIS planned to issue the new form by July 17th, 2017. However, the new administration put a freeze on all new regulations, so it may be delayed...
Top Occupations, States, and Employers for H-1B
The Department of Labor recently released the top occupations, states, and employers submitted for the H-1B. Perhaps not surprisingly, the top five occupations are related to computer sciences. California submitted nearly 25% of the applications received. And some of...
Bill Corley of Marks Gray P.A. presents on “Winning the Mediation” at the MedMarc Seminar in Naples, Florida
Bill Corley of Marks Gray P.A. recently presented on “Winning the Mediation" at the MedMarc Seminar in Naples, Florida. Only .4% of civil cases filed in Florida go to trial, which makes winning the mediation of crucial importance. About Mr. Corley: William Corley,...