Insights
How to Improve Your Chances with the New H-1B Cap Registration Process
There’s a new H-1B cap registration process this year, and it’s starting soon. We’re staying alert to changes. And we’re sharing with you key dates, tips, insights, and tools to help improve your chances of success and make the process run as smoothly as possible. If...
Information You Need To Know Before You File A Copyright Application
Filing a copyright application can seem like an easy process until you get stumped. So here are a few issues to think about before you complete the application: What type of work are you trying to register? Literary Work – books, poetry, directories, catalogs,...
Photographers and Owners of Copyright Registrations, Beware of State Sovereign Immunity Issues!
Photographers frequently encounter businesses and individuals who want to use their work without giving credit or paying for the right to use the photos. A pending copyright infringement case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court may make it easier for states to get...
Yoga in the Courthouse
If you’re a regular reader of these news bites, you’ve probably seen mentions of Jacksonville Bar Association’s Yoga in the Courthouse. It’s a program we regularly participate in to support the health and wellness of legal professionals. But yoga is beneficial for all...
So You Want To Register Your Trademark: What Do You Need Before You Begin
“I want to trademark my logo, what do I need to do?” This is a common question we hear from potential clients. My first inclination is to let the potential client know that the logo, if it is being used in commerce to identify the source of a company’s goods and...
Why Is the I-94 So Important?
Simply put, an I-94 record contains all of the most important information related to a nonimmigrant’s stay in the United States, including detailing how long they can remain in the country and what kinds of things they can do while here. Moreover, it serves as proof...
Why Strategic Preparation for New H-1B Cap Filings Is Needed Pre-Registration
This year, significant changes to the H-1B cap-subject application process are expected to go into effect. There are still many unknowns, a high likelihood of RFEs, and a very tight deadline. For the highest chance of success, it is crucial to begin strategic...
The Outlook on Immigration in 2020
Forbes did a fairly comprehensive report on what to expect on immigration this year - from H-1B adjudications and policy changes related to H-4s and L-1s to worksite enforcement. Here are some highlights of what to expect: The high rate of H-1B RFEs and denials will...