By Crystal T. Broughan and Edward L. Birk As fast-paced as the internet has made the transmission of news and information, it can be tempting for media outlets and bloggers to grab the first eye-catching image relevant to a story. But any trusted intellectual property...
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Forbes: Frightening Data on H-1B Crackdown
Forbes recently highlighted alarming data on how the H-1B adjudicatory process is affecting U.S. businesses and in particular the IT services sector. If you’re a frequent reader of my newsletter, you know about the unprecedented number of Requests for Further Evidence...
Attorney Gerald W. Weedon named a 2019 Ultimate Attorney
Marks Gray, P.A., is pleased to announce that attorney Gerald "Jerry" W. Weedon has been selected as a 2019 Ultimate Attorney by the Jacksonville Business Journal. The Ultimate Attorney list honors those who have helped elevate the legal profession and have shaped...
Attorney Michael A. Manning Joins Marks Gray, P.A.
Michael A. Manning Marks Gray, P.A., is pleased to welcome Michael A. Manning to our firm as our newest associate attorney. Michael A. Manning practices in the area of commercial litigation, with a focus on government liability, medical liability, professional...
Can a Court Squelch Public Statements by a Criminal Defendant Before Conviction?
Long-time Republican political operative, staunch Trump supporter, and self-described “dirty trickster” Roger Stone has never been one to hold his tongue in the face of controversy. Even in the wake of criminal indictment on five counts of making false statements, one...
California Court Rules Social Media Posts Are Not Always a First Amendment Right
We have a Constitutional right to express ourselves on social media, right? Social media is the new public square, a traditional public forum, right? Not so fast… Generally true. But there are narrow situations where a court may lawfully restrict social media use. A...
Supreme Court Rules You Must Have a Registered Copyright to Sue for Infringement
United States Supreme Court Pillars of Justice and Law Copyright is automatic. The second you create a unique work, you own the copyright for that work. You do not have to apply to own the copyright. You do not have to register. You do not really have to do much of...
What Are the Options Beyond the H-1B?
Unfortunately, some new H-1B petitions will not be accepted this year or might not get approved. I explore the options beyond the H-1B with my clients. But I’m so passionate about helping our clients achieve their immigration goals that I took the time to write a book...