PART ONE Visitor Visas and Business Travel – USA Contributed by Chris McHattie and Ed McGinty We’ve all seen it; the poor soul being “interrogated” by the “militaristic” Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) Officer. As you walk by you, he’s being escorted behind the “mirrored glass” for further questioning. Later, you wonder what ever happened Read more about Meditations of an Immigration Lawyer[…]
How to “Form,” “Register,” License and Permit Your Business in the USA First things first, “registration” should not be confused with “formation.” Formation generally refers to the basic step of creating an entity such as a limited liability company or a corporation. “Registration,” on the other hand, normally refers to “registering to do business” in Read more about HOW TO “REGISTER” YOUR BUSINESS IN THE USA[…]
Contributed by Ed McGinty So You1 want to do business in the U.S.! One of the issues You’ll need to understand and be able to do, is traveling to and from your home country and the U.S. In order to do this, you are going to need a Visa, which can be confusing, but we are Read more about U.S. Work Visas and Immigration Information[…]
By Natalie Keller, Law Clerk A couple of months ago I was asked to draft an article about Trump’s “Twitter ban,” whether that ban was “legal” and what it meant for big Tech generally – (http://mchattielaw.com/social-media-ban/). I tried my best to write an unbiased article, arguing both sides, but by the time it was posted, Read more about Retort: Social Media Censorship – Is Big Tech Taking Away Your Rights?[…]
Jack Welch coined the phrase “change or die.” Today’s global business environment may have changed that to “expand or die.” It seems if you’re not growing, then you’re losing market share. So the question is, how hard is it to break into the U.S. market? The myth is that it is challenging to enter the Read more about “Nuts and Bolts” Checklist for Successful U.S. Business Expansion[…]
Three bills recently heard by the New Jersey Senate Labor Committee pose to shake up New Jersey employment law. These three bills, A492, A4278, and S2747, address matters involving employees’ intellectual property rights, reporting services for employer service violations, and employer disclosure of wage information. The Bills will either establish new law or significantly change Read more about 3 Bills to Shake Up New Jersey Employment Law[…]
The McHattie Law Firm is proud to announce that Winifred Campbell, Esq. has been named to the 2017 Super Lawyers New Jersey Rising Stars list. This designation recognizes Ms. Campbell’s success in business litigation and this marks her second consecutive year on this prestigious list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Read more about Winifred Campbell named NJ Rising Star by Super Lawyers[…]
By Winifred E. Campbell Twenty-one states filed a lawsuit, State of Nevada v. United States Department of Labor, in September, alleging the revisions to the overtime regulations, known as The Final Rule (“the Rule”), were unconstitutional. United States Magistrate Judge Amos Mazzant of the Eastern District of Texas, appointed by President Obama, issued a preliminary Read more about Perhaps It’s Not So Final: Texas Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction on The Final Rule on Overtime Regulations[…]
The McHattie Law Firm is extremely pleased to announce that Joseph J. DiDonato has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Mr. DiDonato, a licensed patent attorney, concentrates on matters related to intellectual property and business, providing practical legal advice that considers both business plans and the protection of products or services. Mr. DiDonato’s experience extends Read more about Welcome Joseph J. DiDonato to the McHattie Law Team[…]
The McHattie Law Firm was recently awarded a summary judgment from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”), winning a contested trademark opposition proceeding without the need for trial. Summary judgment is only granted less than 15% of the time by the TTAB. The Firm was able to secure summary judgment through its diligent use Read more about McHattie Law Firm awarded a summary judgement from TTAB[…]