A charge of insider trading can have serious criminal and civil consequences for the accused. In fact, frequently, the accused will face parallel investigations by both the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, local state authorities are increasingly pursuing securities fraud prosecutions, including insider trading cases. A knowledgeable defense attorney can make a difference in an insider trading case. This article will review both the legal aspects of an insider trading case as well as the techniques investigators use to uncover and investigate insider trading. Read Robert Heim's full article.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule requiring employers to pay a $10.00 non-refundable fee for each H-1B cap registration submitted, once the electronic system is implemented. This final federal rule becomes effective on December 9, 2019 and will affect H-1B cap-subject petitions filed in the April 2020 cap season.
For foreign nationals working in the United States on temporary work visas, it is best to plan well in advance for international travel. Verify all immigration documents are in order prior to your departure for that long-anticipated holiday visit to friends and family to assure that the return trip is not bumpy!
Intellectual Property partner and co-chair of the Reputation Management practice Mark Rosenberg authored an article featured in Law360 titled, “Navigating Amazon Marketplace IP Disputes.” In the article, Mark focuses on Amazon’s evolved processes, procedures and issues for IP disputes arising from the Amazon Marketplace, including the Amazon Brand Registry and the Neutral Patent Evaluation Procedure.