It is extremely important that employers notify Miller Canfield immediately if they wish to file any H-1B CAP petitions. Miller Canfield must conduct a complete and thorough evaluation of the employee's eligibility for H-1B CAP sponsorship, as well as register the employer under the new electronic registration process, prior to the opening of the initial registration period on March 1, 2020.
This alert summarizes the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 ("SBRA"), the Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need ("HAVEN") Act, and the Family Farmer Relief Act.
The new California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA") became effective on January 1, 2020, providing new rights and protections for consumers and their data privacy.
Employers, plan sponsors, and plan administrators ring in the New Year with new recordkeeping and administrative challenges for 2020 and beyond. The SECURE Act is publicized as the most significant change to the laws governing employer-provided retirement plans since the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
'Tis the season of making resolutions for the new year. Here are the top three things you can do to ensure that you protect and enhance the value of your trademarks and brands in the coming year.
On 20 July 2018, the Sejm enacted an “Act on the transformation of the right of perpetual usufruct of housing properties into freehold ownership”, which provided for the conversion of perpetual usufructs of housing properties to freeholds as of 1 January 2019. One year on is a good time to reflect on how the Act is working out in practice.
Selecting the individual or organization to carry out the provisions of an estate plan is one of the most critical and difficult tasks involved in the estate planning process. To make the proper selection, you must understand what the individual or organization does and what to expect regarding interaction with interested parties and beneficiaries. It is a complicated and personal decision. We provide this information to help as you consider your choices.
Higher education institutions and other athletics organizations should start considering how the changes could affect their relations with student-athletes.
