Family Court to see more cases as final phase of ‘Raise the Age’ law goes into effect in 2019
The final phase of New York’s “Raise the Age” law is effective October 1, finally making way for both 16- and 17-year-olds to be referred to Family Court instead of being…
Children and divorce: Negotiating a successful co-parenting plan in your divorce settlement
Divorce may be the end of a marriage, but when children are involved, it is the beginning of co-parenting. That means parents still have to work together and raise their children.…
Pension Orders and Divorce: Secure interests at the time of your agreement or divorce
Most divorcing couples know that a pension acquired in whole or in part during a marriage, is in fact a marital asset just like their house, and as such, is subject to…
H-1B visas: New rule suspended for upcoming filing period, but employers should continue filing preparations
The H-1B Nonimmigrant Professional worker visa filing period is fast approaching and employers should be working with their immigration attorneys to prepare their submissions in…
Employers Should be Preparing Now in Advance of the H-1B Visa Cap Deadline
The H-1B Nonimmigrant Professional worker visa filing period is fast approaching and employers should be working with their immigration attorneys to prepare their submissions in…
Should federal civilian employees count out 2019 raises? Not so fast
Despite an Executive Order calling for no raises this year, federal civilian employees shouldn’t be too quick to count them out. At least not yet. Although the prospect of no…
Changes in Control or Ownership Could Silently Sink Many Veteran-Owned Businesses
Background Did you know that if you are a qualifying small business you can be eligible for substantial economic benefits? The federal government and many state governments –…
EUIPO Cancellation Division Cancelling “BIG MAC” EUTM No. 62638
As you may have heard, an Irish company, Supermac’s (Holdings) Ltd filed a cancellation proceeding against McDonald’s European Trademark EUTM 62638, on the basis of non-use. A…
Federal laws keep marijuana illegal for military personnel, despite state legalization
Even as medical and recreational use of marijuana becomes legal for those over 21 in many states, U.S. military personnel face severe consequences if they use marijuana or other…
Employees in New York State could benefit from new, proposed ‘call-in’ rules
Employees may benefit from New York State’s revised proposed rules for “call-in” pay and scheduling. Employers, however, may face challenges complying with the new rules, if…