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The Gimme – Joint Ventures and Certified 8(a)s
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant A certified 8(a) can enter into a joint venture with other small businesses (whether or not they are also 8(a)), and as long as all JV members are small and the JV agreement meets. If you have questions about this…
LawMatters – November 2018
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but we still have much to be thankful for here at Offit Kurman. We are pleased to welcome the attorneys of Schreibstein and Tucker, who will officially join our Howard County office in Maple Lawn, Maryland next week—our fourth law firm affiliation this year. This past month also saw numerous…
Paid Sick Leave: Navigating a Web of State and Local Laws
As Published in The Legal Intelligencer An employee calls out of work because of the flu. Simple enough. But, should the employer pay the employee for the day? Should it be designated as a sick day? Does it matter what state or city they are in? An employee calls out of work because of the flu….
The Coffee Showdown: Baristas’ Lawsuit Demonstrates Sensitivity Around Taxing Employees’ Tips
Starbucks, one of the nation’s top coffee retailers, is currently being sued by several baristas for allegedly improperly withholding pooled tips. Baristas, who are responsible for preparing customers’ drinks, regularly receive tips that they “pool” or split among those working on a shift. Starbucks elected to tax the tips. The related lawsuit, initiated by the…
Is THAT Legal? – Sunflower Edition
[quiz-cat id=”64233″] “Is THAT Legal?” shines a light on not-so-obvious statutory and/or regulatory laws the existence of which you might find surprising and serves to remind that consulting a knowledgeable legal advisor before acting might just help you avoid breaking a law you didn’t even know existed! . . . . If you have any questions or concerns,…
CFIUS Reform: A Consideration for Foreign Investors
The Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (“FIRRMA”) was signed into law on August 13, 2018. The purpose of FIRRMA is to address national security concerns over foreign exploitation of certain investments which were outside of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) jurisdiction. As background information, CFIUS is an…
What to Know Before Renewing a Green Card after an Arrest
If you are a permanent resident renewing your green card, it is important to be aware that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will review any criminal records.[1] There are several crimes considered as deportable offenses, including some criminal offenses that lack a conviction. When filing Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card[2],…
Expedite request for an I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
Syed Law Firm has had recent success with an expedite request for an I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). [1] A United States Citizen (USC) had petitioned for a K-1 fiancé(e) visa for his foreign native fiancée. While the USC was teaching abroad in Northern Iraq, he met and fell in love with a foreign native…
Filing the I-864 and I-864A: Sponsors, Taxes, and Poverty Guidelines
When filing for an I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, it is common to also file an I-864A Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member[1] and an I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA.[2]. Most family-based immigrants and some employment-based immigrants file these forms to show that they have financial support and…
Types of Businesses Eligible for an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
What Type of Business is Eligible for an E-2 Visa? For a foreign national that wants to start up or buy a business in the United States, the E-2 Investor Visa[1] is a great option. This is a non-immigrant visa that allows for a national of a treaty country to enter the U.S. for work…
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