July 7, 2020 – The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued a broadcast message on July 6, 2020, announcing an imminent new Temporary Final Rule regarding online coursework permitted for students in F and M nonimmigrant status. SEVP is part of the National Security Investigations Division of U.S. Immigration…
June 23, 2020 – On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation that suspends the entry of foreign nationals on certain employment-based nonimmigrant visas into the United States. This Proclamation also extends, effective immediately, Presidential Proclamation 10014 issued on April 22, 2020, which suspended the entry of certain immigrants…
Ulmer Managing Partner Scott P. Kadish was interviewed by Law360 to discuss how law firms are handling the process of reopening offices to attorneys and staff after closures precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic. In the article, Scott outlines Ulmer’s approach and how the firm is working to keep employees safe…
June 9, 2020 – Late last week Congress approved and the President signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“Flexibility Act”). This new bill attempts to address some of the more troubling requirements when applying the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) to actual business situations. PPP was created by…
The legislative and regulatory changes for employee benefit plans in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic are coming in almost daily, which can make it difficult for employers to determine where to start in addressing these changes amid the current chaotic environment. But as employees begin returning to work and resume…
More than 200 “COVID” and “CORONA”-formative applications have been filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to date. More humorous attempts to register the term include eight applications for “QUARANTINI” in connection with goods and services ranging from alcoholic beverages and vitamin and mineral supplements to downloadable podcasts.…
May 29, 2020 – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will resume premium processing for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, in phases throughout the month of June. Effective June 1, 2020, USCIS will accept Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service for all eligible Form I-140 petitions. Effective June 8, 2020, USCIS…
When it comes to PPP loan forgiveness, there are still many difficult questions that need to be answered. Join Ulmer Partners Alan W. Scheufler and Bradley D. Kaplan, and Marcum Managing Director Dawn Minotas for a live webinar to discuss the problems and issues borrowers need to know. During the webinar, presenters…
As we navigate court closures, postponements, re-openings, and electronic proceedings, the future holds a gamut of claims and potential litigation. Join Ulmer Partner Jeffrey S. Dunlap for a webinar, during which Jeff will discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on litigation, including: • Anticipated claims resulting from the coronavirus…
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