Amid the ever-evolving landscape of business and workforce dynamics, the recent buzz around the H-2B visa lottery has sent ripples of anticipation and concern through companies reliant on foreign workers. As immigration and labor shortages continue to weave intricate challenges,
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Navigating Michigan’s “One Recordable Event” Rule
In Michigan, every document submitted for recordation with a register of deeds must adhere to MCL 565.201. Among these requirements, the first line of print on the first page of the instrument must display a single statement identifying the recordable…
Are You Getting Bang for Your Buck with Canadian Trademarks?
On January 1, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) introduced significant increases to the government fees it levies on actions before the Canadian Trademarks Office, including fee increases of over 30% for filing applications and renewing registrations. Similar fee…
Providers Face Government Scrutiny Over COVID Coverage For Uninsured
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was enacted in March 2020 as part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The FFCRA, among other things, provided funds for diagnostic testing and services for people without insurance for COVID-19.…
Beyond Closing: The Power of a Gap Indemnity
In a typical real estate transaction, there’s often a critical period between the closing and the official recording of documents—a period aptly known as the “gap.” This “gap” introduces a degree of risk, leaving room for unexpected encumbrances like liens…
NY Doctor Indicted for Medicare Fraud Related to Genetic Testing and Equipment
The government is continuing to take a close look at laboratory testing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On February 21, 2024, a federal grand jury in New Jersey issued a superseding indictment against a New York physician. The…
No Vaccine, No Employment? Know Your State Law
The new Texas ban on vaccine mandates may be just the start.
COVID-19 vaccination mandates have been the subject of litigation and the target of state legislation since the vaccines became readily available. While several states enacted laws that prohibited…
Introducing the USCIS’s New Online Organizational Account
In February 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) launched its new online Organizational Account, which allows for the online filing of H-1B petitions and enhances collaboration between clients and legal representatives. The Organizational Account automatically upgraded the legacy…
How Did They Get My Protected Health Information?
It is no secret that protected health information (or “PHI”) is more and more at risk for cybersecurity attacks. In 2022 (the most recent year this statistic is available), the Department for Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights…
The Difficulty of Defining a Disability—Anxiety
In today’s world, countless individuals suffer from anxiety in its various forms. According to the World Health Organization, in 2019, 301 million people in the world had an anxiety disorder, which makes anxiety disorders “the most common of all mental…