Its that time of year for H-1B petitions. Under U.S. law, the federal government can only issue 65,000 new H-1B visas each year (plus an additional 20,000 H-1B visas set aside for petitioners who have advanced degrees).
Under current law,...
March 21, 2012 3:39 am / no comments
Malaysia-based Genting Group’s massive $236 million investment in Miami is sure to have a massive economic impact on South Florida’s business community.
For one group of professionals , the planned resort is already generating a windfall...
March 19, 2012 4:22 pm / no comments
The foreclosure rate in Miami, and the rest of Florida, remains one of the nations’ highest. If you or somebody you know is struggling with a default or foreclosure, there’s help available.
The U.S. Department of Housing and...
January 29, 2012 12:05 am / no comments
As a Miami business attorney, I handle a wide variety of commercial disputes. Typically, these lawsuits are based on the alleged breach of contract by one or more parties.
Notice that I’ve emphasized the word “alleged” to stress...
November 22, 2011 4:05 pm / no comments
With all the news lately about sexual harassment in the work place, it’s a good time for employers to review their sexual harassment policies and procedures.
As a Miami business attorney, I serve as general counsel to a variety of companies....
November 8, 2011 7:01 am / no comments
As a Florida business attorney based in Miami, I see lots of lawsuits. By far, the most frequent case that comes across my desk involves some type of business dispute or investigation.
Whether an ex-business partner sues a company for a share...
October 17, 2011 4:23 pm / no comments
As a Miami business attorney, I serve as general counsel for a variety of companies across different industries. While each business and industry may be different, one aspect they all share is the need for a CEO succession plan.
I mention this...
October 13, 2011 6:49 pm / no comments
The Florida Bar held its 9th Annual International Litigation and Arbitration conference in Miami, Florida earlier this year. As Program Chair of the Conference, I had the privilege to sit in on some great panels. The panel called “Your...
September 3, 2011 1:57 am / 98 comments
My grandfather was an immigrant entrepreneur. He came to the United States in the 1940’s. With two young daughters to support, he worked his tail off seven days a week. He could have probably made due working just five days a week. But that...
September 3, 2011 1:47 am / 1 comment
As a business lawyer in Miami, I counsel clients on a variety of matters. I was recently contacted by a client who lost several million US dollars due to negligent investment advice. Because the firm is based overseas, the Miami client did...
September 3, 2011 1:17 am / no comments