Instacart labor conflict affects local shoppers, reflects widespread issue
Megan Morris parks in the Wegmans lot in Johnson City from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to work as an on-demand shopper for Instacart, a grocery delivery service conducted through apps. She…
H-1B visas: New rule suspended for upcoming filing period, but employers should continue filing preparations
The H-1B Nonimmigrant Professional worker visa filing period is fast approaching and employers should be working with their immigration attorneys to prepare their submissions in…
Employers Should be Preparing Now in Advance of the H-1B Visa Cap Deadline
The H-1B Nonimmigrant Professional worker visa filing period is fast approaching and employers should be working with their immigration attorneys to prepare their submissions in…
Should federal civilian employees count out 2019 raises? Not so fast
Despite an Executive Order calling for no raises this year, federal civilian employees shouldn’t be too quick to count them out. At least not yet. Although the prospect of no…
Changes in Control or Ownership Could Silently Sink Many Veteran-Owned Businesses
Background Did you know that if you are a qualifying small business you can be eligible for substantial economic benefits? The federal government and many state governments –…
EUIPO Cancellation Division Cancelling “BIG MAC” EUTM No. 62638
As you may have heard, an Irish company, Supermac’s (Holdings) Ltd filed a cancellation proceeding against McDonald’s European Trademark EUTM 62638, on the basis of non-use. A…
Federal laws keep marijuana illegal for military personnel, despite state legalization
Even as medical and recreational use of marijuana becomes legal for those over 21 in many states, U.S. military personnel face severe consequences if they use marijuana or other…
Employees in New York State could benefit from new, proposed ‘call-in’ rules
Employees may benefit from New York State’s revised proposed rules for “call-in” pay and scheduling. Employers, however, may face challenges complying with the new rules, if…
Redemption possible when charged with a crime in the military, but hire a good lawyer
Lawyers learn about the law by reading old cases and breaking down each facet into separate and distinct elements, or commonly known terms that demonstrate repetition and…
New Year’s checkup: Achieve your goals by knowing where your business stands
With each new year, we often re-examine ourselves — our health, our habits, our goals — and make resolutions for the upcoming year. Every business owner, entrepreneur, board…