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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...
In the Profession: Courage Is Grace Under Pressure
Proud of our team's work and courage in completing various, complex H-1B work visa filings while working remotely. Grateful for one client’s note: "Great news. Thank you, for all the hard work and persistence getting this thing pulled together - remotely, no less. I...
Happy Memorial Day from Marks Gray Immigration
Let us honor those who gave their lives for our country. Our warmest wishes to you and your family on Memorial Day. From the Marks Gray Immigration Team
Are You Reading Fake News?
Stories and complaints about “fake news” are continuing to capture headlines. The pandemic has heightened our need to identify reliable sources of information and learn how to think critically about what we are reading, hearing and watching each day. Media...