The immigration process might intimidate you, especially if you experience disabilities that interfere with your mobility and comprehension. Fortunately, you can still participate in the naturalization test and you can also request modifications. Communicating...
Year: 2022
Preparing for a potential “termination for convenience”
For those companies in Florida about to enter into contract negotiations with a new client, a number of different factors merit consideration. One that few many deem necessary to ponder is the potential for terminating the contract prematurely. Many might consider...
4 good reasons to protect your intellectual property rights
Perhaps you are launching a new business, or perhaps you are about to release innovative new products to the general public. Protecting your intellectual property (IP) rights, such as trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets or proprietary know-how, is essential. Here...
Avoid these 3 mistakes when leaving a business partnership
Business is all about weighing risks and rewards. Forming a partnership can be a great way to pool resources and reap massive rewards, but there is always the risk that things can turn sour. You might find that you need to exit your partnership if profits do not meet...
What does your priority date mean?
For a variety of reasons, the U.S. continues to be appealing to citizens of other countries. In fact, according to the Migration Policy Insitute, more than 700,000 foreign nationals became legal permanent residents of the U.S. in 2020 alone. Some of them, though,...
The USCIS is trying to improve processing times
If you have ever tried to obtain an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, you have probably experienced some frustration with processing times. After all, it is not uncommon for petitioners and applicants to wait months or even longer to receive an answer. Officials with...
Can you keep competitors from stealing your aesthetics?
Before becoming large corporations, many business ventures were small startups. Even though small businesses do not always succeed, thousands launch every single day. In fact, according to SalesForce, American entrepreneurs started more than 4.4 million small...
How dangerous is falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen?
As you probably know, being a citizen of the U.S. comes with some meaningful benefits. For example, as a citizen, you can vote in U.S. elections and compete for certain government jobs. You also have a U.S. passport, which enables you to travel freely to many...
Signs that an owner needs to sell their business
Many business owners are very attached to their company. This is understandable, as they have likely put a lot of effort into it over the years. However, while an owner may feel attached to their business, there can still be situations when it is best for them to walk...
What should you know about non-disclosure agreements?
Businesses use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to protect valuable proprietary information from others. They are often provided to new hires to ensure they maintain secrecy when it comes to trade secrets and intellectual property. They can also benefit businesses in...