The State Department has rapidly activated its expanded “online presence review” announced last week for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants starting December 15, 2025, and U.S. consulates in India are already rescheduling thousands of H-1B/H-4 visa appointments into...
Your updated, no-surprises guide to consulates, visa risks, CBP inspections, and reentry challenges. The holiday season brings well-deserved rest and reunions—and we continue to receive many questions about travelling abroad because international travel, under the...
In the social media era, the rise of so-called “dupes” (lower-priced look-alike versions of popular products) has shifted from a fringe practice into a mainstream consumer trend. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram actively promote comparison shopping, and entire...
Dear Clients and Friends, USCIS has quietly implemented a broad pause on adjudicating immigration benefits for individuals born in — or citizens of — 19 designated countries. This is a major escalation in what has become an era of intensified vetting, and it has...
Intellectual property disputes often make headlines when they involve patents, trademarks, or counterfeit goods. But a recent California ruling affirming an $833 million judgment in favor of Propel Fuels against Phillips 66 illustrates that trade secrets, though less...
When individuals hear a celebrity is being sued over song lyrics, it can sound like tabloid fodder – something not to be taken very seriously. And it is true that Kimberly Marasco’s 2024 complaint alleging that Swift and her collaborators used elements of her poetry...
Lise Sobéron spent two years developing a mobile app called Wondermum to help parents in France with local listings, workshops, chat rooms, and advice. Her company is based in Normandy. On April 1, 2025, DC Comics sent a letter asserting that the use of “Wondermum”...
As the holiday season approaches, many foreign national employees are planning international trips to visit loved ones. While these breaks are well-deserved, they can also bring unexpected immigration challenges—especially for those in H-1B, L-1, O-1, F-1, or parole...