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Rohit Kapuria (SAUL), and Kate Kalmykov (Greenberg Traurig) will host a webinar to discuss best practices for making a partial EB-5 investment of less than $800K to start the EB-5 process and lock in the current USCIS Form I-526E filing fee amount before an ~$8K fee increase on April 1, 2024. They...
In a recent announcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) revealed pivotal final rule aimed at fortifying the integrity of the H-1B registration process and minimizing the potential for fraud. This comprehensive update includes beneficiary-centric selection, flexible petition start...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has put forth a Proposed Rule in January 2023 (“Proposed Rule”), suggesting fee increases and other modifications. Under this proposal, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) increase filing costs for many immigration benefit petitioners and...
On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) announced its proposal to amend the Ground Water Quality Standards (“GWQS”) under N.J.A.C. 7:9C to change the ground water quality criteria for 65 constituents of Class II-A ground water. NJDEP is also...
“PFAS” is an acronym for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a family of thousands of widely used manmade chemicals that resist grease, oil, water and heat. PFAS has been used in firefighting foams, protective coatings and stain-resistant garments and carpets. PFAS are mobile and persistent; they...
EPA Compliance Audit Guidance: New Owner, Voluntary Disclosure, Admission of Liability, Penalty Mitigation The CLE course will address the EPA's most recent guidance for environmental counsel related to its audit policy. The panel will provide an overview of the EPA's incentives to companies that...
Certain immigrant investors using the EB-5 Program will not be restricted by Florida S.B. 264, creating restrictions on certain nationals owning direct or indirect real estate in the State of Florida.
On October 31, 2023, a Missouri jury awarded the plaintiff class in Sitzer/Burnett v. Nar, et al a $1.78 billion damages verdict against several real estate brokerage companies and the National Association of Realtors, based on a finding that the defendants conspired to fix commission being paid by...
A previous article discussed the rising prevalence of mediation in large chapter 11 bankruptcies, especially its use in previously rare scenarios such as plan confirmation. Part II considers a more traditional mediation topic: adversary proceedings.
Financial Poise Webinars™ announces “Focus on Manufacturing,” a live webinar premiering November 9th at 2:00 PM CST. This webinar is co-produced by West LegalEdCenter™ and part of the “ Chapter 11- Industry Focus 2023 ” series. It will feature Jonathan Friedland (Much Shelist, P.C.); Ken Yager...
On November 7, 2023, the City Council of Chicago approved a referendum that will put Chicago’s ‘mansion tax’ on the 2024 primary ballot on March 19, 2024. If passed, the measure would change the amount of real estate transfer taxes the City of Chicago imposes on commercial and residential properties...
Andrew Bockis will discuss "What Lawyers Should Know About Hydrogen Hubs" at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's Oil & Gas Law Conference 2023. This conference explores recent legislative and case law developments as well as technological advancements in the oil and gas industry. In addition to being a...