Registering a Trademark in Vietnam: What International Businesses Need to Know
Vietnam has become a key manufacturing and consumer market in Asia, with a fast-growing middle class and an increasingly sophisticated legal framework for intellectual property. If you plan to
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Neil Young’s “Chrome Hearts” Band Faces Trademark Lawsuit: What It Means and How the Case Could Play Out
The Importance of Conducting Trademark Clearances
Though this post focuses on U.S. trademark clearance, the core principles apply globally because most trademark systems assess conflict risk similarly. Specific rules, procedures, and timelines vary by country. We flag the key international differences below.
The Importance of Conducting…
Tech Layoffs, Talent Realignment, and the Opportunity for Startups, Workers, and Investors
The past year has brought dramatic changes to the technology sector. Major companies have announced large-scale layoffs while at the same time making unprecedented investments in artificial intelligence and automation. This combination raises difficult questions. Why are companies cutting tens…
How to Form a Foreign-Owned U.S. Limited Liability Company That Avoids Bank Rejections, 5472 Penalties, and State Registration Traps
Forming a Foreign-Owned U.S. LLC that Avoids the $25,000 Form 5472 Penalty and Bank Account Rejections
Despite all the geopolitical issues swirling around the United States (or perhaps because of them), our law firm has never been busier helping foreign…
USCIS Clarifies the New $100,000 H-1B Fee: Who Pays, When to Pay, and the Narrow Exception Path
USCIS Clarifies the new $100,000 H-1B fee.
Effective for petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, USCIS requires a $100,000 supplemental payment on new H-1B petitions tied to entry. Existing H-1B holders and beneficiaries of routine in-U.S. changes of…
Protect Your Oregon Real Estate Purchase With an Attorney
What Makes Oregon Real Estate Different
Oregon does not require attorney review for most residential deals, which tempts buyers and sellers to go it alone. That choice can be expensive. Oregon’s standard real estate forms are good starting points, not…
H-1B Lawsuit Update: What Employers Should Know About Exemptions, Timing, and Preparation
Will the $100,000 H-1B Fee Apply to You? 2025 Employer Action Guide
What’s Happening With H-1B Visas Right Now?
After our last blog post, many readers reached out with questions about whether their petitions will be subject to the…
A Guide to Selling Your Oregon Home Without a Realtor: For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
FSBO in Oregon: The No-Nonsense Guide to Selling Your Home and Keeping More of Your Proceeds
For Sale By Owner (FSBO) works best in strong Oregon sub-markets like Portland neighborhoods and Bend when the property is clean, the seller is…
Selling a Home in Oregon? What You Need to Disclose and What You Don’t
Oregon Home Seller Disclosure Requirements: A Complete Legal Guide
If you’re selling residential real estate in Oregon, you want to present your home in the best light possible. But you also need to be careful, because Oregon law requires sellers…