Fee

Confusion Reigns as New H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Urgent Return of Foreign Workers

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Washington, D.C. — A recent executive order from the White House regarding H-1B visas has created confusion among immigration attorneys and employers. The order introduces a hefty $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants, prompting many visa holders currently outside the United States to consider returning before the fee becomes effective. Initial responses from legal experts indicate a scramble for clarity among immigration lawyers as they attempt to navigate the implications of this sudden change, which was unveiled late Friday. The order lacks specific details, leaving many, including employers and visa holders, with more questions than … Read more

Bay Area Attorney Voices Concerns Over New $1K H-1B Visa Fee Impact on Immigrants

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San Francisco, California — A Bay Area immigration attorney is speaking out in response to recently announced increases in fees for H-1B visas, a popular option for skilled foreign workers. The new fee structure, which imposes an additional $1,000 charge, is raising eyebrows among legal experts and potential applicants alike. The H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialized fields, such as technology and engineering. This latest fee hike has drawn criticism, as many advocates voice concerns about the potential financial burden it places on businesses and applicants. Immigration lawyers argue … Read more

Court Upholds Ruling Against Strategist in Copyright Dispute, Denies Expanded Fee Claims for Problem-Solving Charts

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SAN FRANCISCO — A legal dispute involving strategic problem-solving charts has concluded with an unfavorable outcome for Dr. Mary Lippitt and her company, Enterprise Management Ltd. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision, denying Lippitt’s request to augment her previous copyright infringement award of $8,000 and to claim additional attorneys’ fees. In an opinion released on Thursday, the appeals court determined that Lippitt and her organization failed to demonstrate that the lower court had misused its authority in declining to award those fees. The court’s ruling emphasized that there was … Read more

Judge Rules Against Jackson Walker LLP in Controversial Fee Dispute Linked to Ex-Bankruptcy Judge’s Secret Ties

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas federal judge is grappling with a dispute over fees involving Jackson Walker LLP, a prominent law firm, as federal bankruptcy officials argue that the firm should not have the right to a jury trial. This issue is connected to a contentious case involving a former bankruptcy judge who is alleged to have maintained a secret relationship with a past partner at the firm. The federal government’s bankruptcy watchdog has invoked the Seventh Amendment in its argument, asserting that the law firm’s entitlement to a trial by jury does not apply … Read more