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IP Border Crossing Guards

There has been a lot of news lately about governments and individuals stealing intellectual property (IP) from U.S. companies and taking that IP outside the U.S. In those news reports, very little is usually said about the law and why such activities are illegal. The United States government has numerous laws and regulations governing the export of sensitive information, including

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How To Get An H1B Visa

The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa allowing U.S. employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills to work in the U.S. for a specific time period.

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Do You Have to Pay Your Lawyer If You Fire Him?

When it comes to legal matters, it’s crucial to have reliable legal representation. However, there may be situations when you find yourself dissatisfied with your lawyer’s services and contemplate firing them. In such cases, questions regarding payment obligations often arise. Do you still have to pay your lawyer if you decide to terminate their services? This article will delve into

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E1 Visa for Treaty Trader

With an E-1 Treaty Trader visa, non-U.S. nationals can enter the United States. However, they must be an owner or qualifying employee of an eligible non-U.S. business coming here to conduct substantial international trade.

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Amgen Supreme Court decision: Citing to The Telegraph and Light Bulb Patent Battles

On May 18, 2023, the United States Supreme Court decided Amgen Inc et al.. Sanofi et al., a case on patents covering antibodies engineered by scientists that help reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.  While the technology at issue was new, the Court relied on its precedent dating back nearly 170 years ago to unanimously hold that the Amgen’s patents

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Understanding the Difference between Probation and Parole in Illinois

One part of criminal law that many people misunderstand is the difference between probation and parole. Because the terms are similar, they are often confused with one another, but these are two very different things. Here is a closer look at the difference between probation and parole. What Is Parole? Parole is an option for many guilty parties after serving

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Rediscover Yourself Through Divorce Discovery

There are many things that you discover about yourself and your spouse during the divorce process. As you look back at your relationship, you may ask: Why did we get together? How did we get off track? Or where do we go from here? The legal discovery process goes beyond an emotional introspection to a practical one, with questions such

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Section 271(e)(1) Defenses in Patent Infringement Cases: An Analysis of U.S. Supreme Court Cases

The field of patent law is complex and evolving, constantly addressing the intersection between innovation and intellectual property rights.  One critical aspect of patent infringement cases is the availability of defenses to accused infringers.  Section 271(e)(1) of the United States Patent Act provides a specific defense for certain activities, but because the Section has been noted by Justice Scalia to

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IP Border Crossing Guards

There has been a lot of news lately about governments and individuals stealing intellectual property (IP) from U.S. companies and taking that IP outside the U.S. In those news reports, very little is usually said about the law and why such activities are illegal. The United States government has numerous laws and regulations governing the export of sensitive information, including

Read More »

How To Get An H1B Visa

The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa allowing U.S. employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills to work in the U.S. for a specific time period.

Read More »

Do You Have to Pay Your Lawyer If You Fire Him?

When it comes to legal matters, it’s crucial to have reliable legal representation. However, there may be situations when you find yourself dissatisfied with your lawyer’s services and contemplate firing them. In such cases, questions regarding payment obligations often arise. Do you still have to pay your lawyer if you decide to terminate their services? This article will delve into

Read More »

E1 Visa for Treaty Trader

With an E-1 Treaty Trader visa, non-U.S. nationals can enter the United States. However, they must be an owner or qualifying employee of an eligible non-U.S. business coming here to conduct substantial international trade.

Read More »

Amgen Supreme Court decision: Citing to The Telegraph and Light Bulb Patent Battles

On May 18, 2023, the United States Supreme Court decided Amgen Inc et al.. Sanofi et al., a case on patents covering antibodies engineered by scientists that help reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.  While the technology at issue was new, the Court relied on its precedent dating back nearly 170 years ago to unanimously hold that the Amgen’s patents

Read More »
probation

Understanding the Difference between Probation and Parole in Illinois

One part of criminal law that many people misunderstand is the difference between probation and parole. Because the terms are similar, they are often confused with one another, but these are two very different things. Here is a closer look at the difference between probation and parole. What Is Parole? Parole is an option for many guilty parties after serving

Read More »

Rediscover Yourself Through Divorce Discovery

There are many things that you discover about yourself and your spouse during the divorce process. As you look back at your relationship, you may ask: Why did we get together? How did we get off track? Or where do we go from here? The legal discovery process goes beyond an emotional introspection to a practical one, with questions such

Read More »

Section 271(e)(1) Defenses in Patent Infringement Cases: An Analysis of U.S. Supreme Court Cases

The field of patent law is complex and evolving, constantly addressing the intersection between innovation and intellectual property rights.  One critical aspect of patent infringement cases is the availability of defenses to accused infringers.  Section 271(e)(1) of the United States Patent Act provides a specific defense for certain activities, but because the Section has been noted by Justice Scalia to

Read More »

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