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A $100,000 fee to hire an H-1B worker. Two days’ notice. No exemptions for hospitals losing doctors or universities mid-research project. On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation conditioning the entry of H-1B workers on their employers paying a six-figure fee, effective September 21. Hospitals scrambled to retain staff, tech companies froze hiring,
FDA Declares 54% of Vapes Illegal: What Importers Must Know Now According to the FDA, 54% of vape products currently sold in the United States are unauthorized and illegally distributed. On September 30, 2025, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary issued a public notice titled Encouraging Retailers to Stop Selling Illegal Vapes, announcing that the agency
Oregon Zoning: How It Affects Property Values and What You Need to Know You found a property that checks every box: great location, solid bones, reasonable price. Before you commit to buy, remodel, or develop, ask one critical question: What does the zoning actually allow? Zoning laws and land use rules quietly shape what you
Earnest Money Deposits in Oregon Real Estate: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know In Oregon’s competitive real estate market, earnest money disputes have become increasingly common. The average dispute now involves tens of thousands of dollars, and missed deadlines are the leading cause. Just last month, a Portland couple lost their $20,000 deposit after
Registering a Trademark in Japan: What International Businesses Need to Know Because Japan applies a strict first-to-file rule, opportunistic filers often racing to register brands before the rightful owners can act. If you don’t secure protection early, you risk rebranding, expensive buybacks, or losing the brand entirely. This guide walks you through every step of
H-1B Lottery Overhaul: What Employers Need to Know About the New Wage-Based System The H-1B lottery has always been a source of uncertainty. Every year, employers prepare registrations and hope that the odds break their way. Until now, the system has been a simple draw: one chance per beneficiary, regardless of the job, the salary,
The $100,000 H-1B Fee: What the USCIS Proclamation Really Means When the White House rolled out its proclamation under INA § 212(f), it sounded like a wall was about to come down. The text tied the $100,000 requirement to entry into the United States. Employers rushed to interpret what that meant, workers abroad wondered if
On September 19, 2025, the White House issued a proclamation that could reshape how American companies hire foreign professionals. Beginning at 12:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday, September 21, 2025, any U.S. employer who wants to bring in an H-1B worker from outside the country must pay a $100,000 fee. If that fee is
How Mid-Market Companies Cut Legal Costs 40% Without Losing Global Reach Specialized expertise, agile teams, and innovative fees are reshaping international legal services. Global businesses are asking a hard question: does Big Law (with its $2,000+ hourly rates) still deliver value in cross-border deals? Increasingly, the answer is no. Companies are finding that boutique international
Hiring Abroad: Employment Law Traps You Can Avoid Read This First This post is meant to do two things: highlight that employment law outside the United States is complicated and very different from what you may be used to, and convince you that you need to localize your employment practices before you hire It is
