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Being Second = Being Last!

In our last article, we wrote about “firsts” in relation to patents, trademarks, and copyrights. That essay was limited to U.S. laws and regulations. As you can imagine, laws and regulations across the globe are different. In other countries, being “first” is much more important than it is in the United States. PATENTS Since 2013, the “first to file” a

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employee whistleblowers

Whistleblowing 101: Protection Laws to Know Before You Speak Up

What does it mean to be a whistleblower? Quite simply, a whistleblower in the employment context is someone who raises concern to their employer — verbally or in writing — that the company is violating some law. Blowing the whistle on corporate misconduct is a big decision because of the real risk that it could result in retaliation. Retaliation may

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Voluntary Departure

Can Immigrants Deport Themselves? An Explanation of Voluntary Departure

Throughout the course of the 2024 presidential election campaign, talk of mass deportations and a crackdown on illegal immigration has been the center of many debates. As an immigration attorney, I represent many foreign nationals who are facing deportation from the United States. Many of my clients are respondents in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts, which are housed under

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Being First is Important

Every January brings a burden to each of us: New Year’s Resolutions! Many of these resolutions include “firsts” that we try to implement throughout the new year (or typically… just through the first few weeks of the new year). This January, you may notice that this is the first monthly IP column by Z. Peter Sawicki with a new co-author

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divorce across statelines

Crossing State Lines: Legal Considerations for Divorce and Relocation

Divorce is a challenging process in any situation, but it becomes even more complicated when your spouse relocates to another state. Whether they’ve moved for work, to be closer to family, or for a fresh start, a long-distance divorce adds layers of logistical, legal, financial and emotional complexity. However, there are many ways to navigate a two-state divorce. Determining Jurisdiction

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Being Second = Being Last!

In our last article, we wrote about “firsts” in relation to patents, trademarks, and copyrights. That essay was limited to U.S. laws and regulations. As you can imagine, laws and regulations across the globe are different. In other countries, being “first” is much more important than it is in the United States. PATENTS Since 2013, the “first to file” a

Read More »
employee whistleblowers

Whistleblowing 101: Protection Laws to Know Before You Speak Up

What does it mean to be a whistleblower? Quite simply, a whistleblower in the employment context is someone who raises concern to their employer — verbally or in writing — that the company is violating some law. Blowing the whistle on corporate misconduct is a big decision because of the real risk that it could result in retaliation. Retaliation may

Read More »
Voluntary Departure

Can Immigrants Deport Themselves? An Explanation of Voluntary Departure

Throughout the course of the 2024 presidential election campaign, talk of mass deportations and a crackdown on illegal immigration has been the center of many debates. As an immigration attorney, I represent many foreign nationals who are facing deportation from the United States. Many of my clients are respondents in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts, which are housed under

Read More »

Being First is Important

Every January brings a burden to each of us: New Year’s Resolutions! Many of these resolutions include “firsts” that we try to implement throughout the new year (or typically… just through the first few weeks of the new year). This January, you may notice that this is the first monthly IP column by Z. Peter Sawicki with a new co-author

Read More »
divorce across statelines

Crossing State Lines: Legal Considerations for Divorce and Relocation

Divorce is a challenging process in any situation, but it becomes even more complicated when your spouse relocates to another state. Whether they’ve moved for work, to be closer to family, or for a fresh start, a long-distance divorce adds layers of logistical, legal, financial and emotional complexity. However, there are many ways to navigate a two-state divorce. Determining Jurisdiction

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