The December Visa Bulletin (the infamous “waiting line”) shows forward movement or at least no backward movement for all family-based categories. The continued short waiting line for spouses and minor children for permanent residents (F2A) is...
According to a recently published report of the U.S. Congressional Research Service, the United States and the People’s Republic of China (‘China’) expanded economic ties substantially over the past three decades. Total U.S.-China trade rose from $5...
The determination of the territorial scope of the current EU Directive n° 95/46 is still under dispute both before national Courts and the European Court of Justice (ECJ). This issue may soon become moot with the adoption of future data protection...
On November 7, Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (RBS) entered into a consent decree with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) agreeing to pay $153.8 million in settlement of allegations concerning RBS’s disclosures in connection with an RMBS...
There was no shortage of drama this week as actor Alec Baldwin appeared in court in Manhattan to testify in the criminal trial of a woman accused of harassing and stalking him.
It’s a relatively simple mathematical calculation to quantify the negative impact of bullies in the workplace, yet managers in organizations everywhere allow toxic behavior to persist. This week’s object lesson comes from the NFL Miami Dolphins,...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (“MGCB”) released the revenue and wagering tax data for September 2013 for the three Detroit, Michigan commercial casinos. The three Detroit commercial casinos posted a collective 6.8% decrease in gaming revenues...
What’s your Band Brand? One of the common questions that artists and bands always ask is, “How can I secure that my band brand so we are the only ones allowed to use that name and protect my logo?” If you end up being the next Rolling Stones, you...
Last week I attended an invitation only round table organized by Karen Hedlund, Deputy Administrator for the Federal Railroad Administration. The round table was held in conjunction with the High Speed Rail Conference held at LA Metro's headquarters...
