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New Rule for Group Registration in the US Copyright Office
The US Copyright Office issued a final rule this week for Group Registration of Short Online Literary Works. The Final Rule amends the regulations to establish a new type of copyright registration for works distributed online by individual writers that do not qualify...
Here’s a Peek at What a USCIS Field Office Visit Will Be Like For You Right Now
As many USCIS field offices throughout the country start to reopen and return to work, USCIS has started developing new in-person guidelines. Want to get a better idea of what to expect from a USCIS field office visit right now? Check out this recent Notice of...
Words Have Power, So BOLDLYWRITE!
Communication via the written word is a talent that many people attempt to master. Maybe you dream of writing a novel but do not have any idea how to start. Or you have a blog that you are struggling to maintain. However you’re struggling with writing, you might...
Infographic: What to Expect at Your Next USCIS Field Office Visit During Coronavirus
Use In Commerce – Are Your Specimens Acceptable?
Filing a trademark application can be challenging for some businesses, especially when it comes to acceptable specimens of use in commerce. The USPTO has very specific guidelines on what is acceptable. And they have become stricter in the past two years about what...
Ocasio-Cortez Apologizes for Blocking Critic on Twitter
While our courts continue to apply and set precedents for free speech liberties in the digital age, Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is receiving accolades for her handling of the First Amendment violation suit against her for blocking a critic on...
Are You Ready to Complete I-9 Verification for an F-1 STEM OPT EAD? Read This First.
Some F-1 students may apply for work experience for up to 36 months, something that benefits both them and employers. To enjoy this benefit, F-1 students have to correctly apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and go through the I-9 Verification...
Alert for Post Covid-19 Workplaces: What You Should Know Right Now about I-9 Compliance
Over the past few months, many employers took advantage of pandemic-inspired relaxation of Form I-9 review policies that allowed for employers to examine employment eligibility documents remotely. Now that many physical locations are reopening, things are changing...