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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...
USCIS Announces Funding Crisis, Premium Processing in Phases. Marks Gray Explains What It Means for Your Case.
Recently, USCIS said if it does not receive $1.2 billion in emergency funds from Congress, it would furlough thousands of employees at the start of July. On the flip side, after suspending service for several months, they released a schedule for the phased reopening...
Artist’s Copyright Claim Against Art Collective May Prove Futile with Nothing in Writing
In 2015, three years after the art collective Meow Wolf initially approached her, artist Lauren Adele Oliver agreed to add her Space Owl to their exhibit House of Eternal Return. According to Oliver, they sold her on the idea by offering her both membership in the...
Sarah Palin Revives Lawsuit Against NY Times
In 2017, the New York Times published an article regarding a printed map Sarah Palin’s political action committee distributed. It included superimposed images of crosshairs over Democratic congressional districts to be challenged in future elections. As I wrote then,...
The Potential Impact of COVID-19 on Future Tort Litigation
As COVID-19 continues to impact the physical and financial health of the country, the future impact on tort-based litigation could be significant. As a result of the financial, operational, and cultural changes associated with COVID-19, businesses, government...
Download My Free eBook “Trademark Basics and Best Practices for Businesses”
In my many years as an IP attorney, I have helped businesses with countless trademarks. Over this time, I have not only become well-acquainted with trademark law and the value and reasons for registering a trademark, but also the types of questions and concerns people...