Investor Visas Available for Israel Citizens
05/20/2019
On May 1, 2019 a treaty investor agreement between the United States and Israel became effective, giving Israeli citizens the ability to apply for an E-2 investor visa.
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Facts About the 116,000 Rejected Immigration Petitions
04/26/2019
On April 11, the Immigration Service announced that it received 201,011 H-1B petitions during the filing period from April 1-5, 2019. This number far exceeded the congressionally-mandated cap.
Judicial Hellholes
03/21/2019
The Twin Cities of Minnesota rank ninth on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s (“ATRF”) 2018 Judicial Hellholes Watch List ®.
File H-1B Petitions by April 1, 2019
02/14/2019
The H-1B visa allows employers to hire foreign nationals to work in professional positions. There are 65,000 new U.S. visas available for employees with a bachelor’s degree (or higher) and an additional 20,000 visas for employees with a master’s degree (or higher).
Discoverability of Reinsurance Information: Reinsurer Access to Privileged Documents
01/03/2019
In coverage disputes between an insured and an insurer, it is not uncommon for the policyholder to pursue discovery of the insurer’s communications with its reinsurers regarding the claim.
The ADA and Website Accessibility
11/30/2018
Today, most organizations are familiar with the general requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, One aspect of ADA’s protections has, until recently, gone largely unnoticed and un-litigated.
Revising Employment Agreements and Computer Policies to Protect Confidential/Proprietary Information Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
09/18/2018
When state law fails to offer protection, Federal courts may offer remedy under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) (18 U.S.C. § 1030).
Legislature’s Bill Would Redefine Sexual Harassment in Minnesota
05/09/2018
During the last week of April, Minnesota House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin introduced a bill that would redefine sexual harassment under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Recent Developments in Excess, Surplus Lines, and Reinsurance
03/30/2018
Case law developments affecting the reinsurance industry addressed a number of issues in the last year.
Unanswered Legal Issues: Blockchain “Smart Contracts”
03/27/2018
Many businesses have recognized the potential benefits that blockchain offers and have begun incorporating the technology into their businesses.
