Insights
Associate Tyler J. Oldenburg Named Shareholder
Marks Gray, P.A. is pleased to announce attorney Tyler J. Oldenburg as a new shareholder. Mr. Oldenburg has been a member of the firm since 2011. His practice is focused on litigation, including all aspects of business disputes, non-compete litigation, bankruptcy as...
Giselle Carson Speaks to the NE Florida Paralegal Association
On January 4, Marks Gray attorney Giselle Carson spoke about current issues in U.S. immigration, the growing shortage of high-skilled workers, and the global competition for talent at the Northeast Florida Paralegal Association’s continuing legal education luncheon....
Avoid Common Legal Pitfalls of Start-up Businesses
You have a vision for a product or service. So, you create a start-up business and start plowing ahead, ready to make that vision a reality. But did you take a moment to stop and protect your vision? You cannot protect an idea itself, but there are many important ways...
Tweets, DACA, and Immigration Reform
President Trump started 2018 with a tweet saying “Democrats are doing nothing for DACA… We are about RESULTS”. And Marks Gray immigration attorney Giselle Carson, JALA Director of the Refugee Immigration Project Mariana Munoz, and former DACA student “Maria” started...
Immigration Outlook for 2018
As we begin 2018, we expect ongoing efforts to transform and limit our legal immigration system without Congress’ approval. Some of the policies and changes being looked at include: Eliminating the work authorizations for certain H-1B spouses; Overhauling the H-1B...
Summary of 2017’s Major Immigration Policy Changes
The current administration has set a goal of slowing down the legal immigration process to achieve a reduction in immigration and arguably protect US jobs. As a result, last year saw its fair share of policy upheavals, including: Three successive travel bans; The...
Turning 70½ in 2018? What You Need to Know about RMDs
Are you one of the millions of Americans with an IRA or 401k who have recently turned 70 or will reach that age in 2018? There are a few rules you need to know to avoid heavy penalties by the IRS for failure to take the proper required minimum distribution, commonly...
Can You Register Your Domain Name as a Trademark?
A domain name can become a trademark only if it is used as a trademark. Simply registering a word or words as a domain name does not itself establish trademark rights. Remember, a trademark identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services. The key is...