by Janna Glavan | Jul 8, 2024 | Best Law Blogs, Business
Recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and lower court judges are casting doubt on the FTC’s new rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts for most American workers. The ban was announced in April 2024 and is scheduled to take effect on September 4,...
by Janna Glavan | Jun 21, 2024 | Best Law Blogs, Immigration
You may have heard about President Biden’s new immigration initiative for spouses of U.S. citizens, but it’s not in force yet. Here are the key things you need to know about this new program, courtesy of the American Immigration Lawyers Association....
by Janna Glavan | Apr 24, 2024 | Best Law Blogs, Business
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule that would ban almost all non-competition agreements for U.S. workers. Non-compete clauses are commonly included in employment contracts to prevent an employee from quitting one company to work for one of...
by Janna Glavan | Feb 16, 2024 | Best Law Blogs, Immigration
For the first time since 2016, USCIS is changing the fees it charges for virtually all immigration filings. Unlike most other federal agencies, USCIS is almost entirely fee-funded, with 96% of its operating budget coming from filing fees and only 4% from...
by Janna Glavan | Jan 16, 2024 | Best Law Blogs, Immigration
Congratulations to Chuck on being named (again) as one of Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers for immigration law!
by Janna Glavan | Dec 21, 2023 | Best Law Blogs, Business, Immigration
This just in! The long-awaited domestic visa renewal pilot program was formally announced today. This new program will allow certain employment-based visa holders to apply for a new visa by mail from inside the U.S., instead of having to visit a U.S. Consulate...