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USCIS has paused adjudications for immigration benefits for individuals tied to 19 countries — affecting work visas, green cards, and more.
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...
$833 Million Trade Secret Verdict Offers a Stark Warning for Businesses
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...
After Dismissal, Artist Files 2nd Amended Complaint against Taylor Swift
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...
Is Wondermum (the App, Not the Name) Too Similar to Wonder Woman?
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”...
NEWS
Marks Gray Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Rising Stars and Super Lawyers
We are proud to announce that seven Marks Gray attorneys have been named 2025 Florida Rising Stars, and eleven attorneys have been selected for the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers. These honors reflect our firm’s deep commitment to legal excellence, innovation, and client...
Aviation Attorney Ed Booth interviewed by Live 5 News regarding falling drones in Folly Beach, S.C.
TV Live 5, the NBC affiliate in Charleston interviewed Aviation Attorney Ed Booth and ran the story on their 6pm local news. The recent drone show malfunction at Folly Beach during New Year’s Eve celebrations underscores the urgent need for stricter oversight in this...
Aviation Attorney Ed Booth interviewed by News4Jax regarding drone incident in Orlando, Florida
Residents in Orlando, Florida, reported sightings of mysterious objects in the night sky, sparking curiosity and speculation. Aviation attorney, Ed Booth explained that these objects were likely drones, given their flight patterns and lighting configurations. He...
Marks Gray Celebrates 125 Years of Making a Mark on Jacksonville History
Service to Community Includes Unequaled Contributions to Major Moments Marks Gray, one of Jacksonville’s oldest and most respected law firms, is celebrating 125 years of service to Northeast Florida’s businesses, residents and community. The firm is commemorating the...
Videos
Q&A- Giselle Carson | January 2025 Q&A | Corporate Immigration & Compliance
The uncertainties of a new administration are already looming as we approach inauguration day. Stay ahead of the game and watch our January Q&A to calm your nerves. In this session, we unpacked the tough questions on U.S. immigration policy and what...
Q&A with Giselle – Who is caring for you?
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' where every month, I engage in a dynamic Q&A session answering your business immigration questions, offering valuable insights for corporate employers and their foreign workers. The questions featured are carefully selected for...
Q&A with Giselle – for YOU – October 2024
In this session, my Q&A will include: ✅Why is it so hard for workers to come legally to the U.S.? ✅What are the key differences between Trump’s and Harris’ immigration proposals? ✅How can employers best prepare for potential changes in U.S. immigration policy?...
Crystal Broughan: Video Series – How much does it cost to register my trademark? – Episode 6 | Notice of Opposition and Petition to Cancel
Petition to Cancel The trademark owner may need to file a Petition to Cancel another trademark registration if a prior registration is preventing the registration of your trademark. This is possible if your trademark has priority in commerce or if the other trademark...
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