This free, one-hour webinar on April 21 is designed to help business owners and executives understand cybersecurity best practices using an integrated, threefold approach that involves people, processes and technology.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announces H-1B cap for 2017 has been met
As anticipated, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 7, 2016 that it reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year 2017. USCIS has also received more than the limit of 20,000 H-1B petitions filed under the U.S. advanced degree exemption, also known as master’s cap. As a result, USCIS […]
The March 8, 2013 edition of the I-9 form remains effective
On March 31, 2016 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services advised that until further notice, employers should continue using the current version of the employment eligibility verification form I-9 (03/08/13 edition) even after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number expiration date of March 31, 2016, has passed. The form I-9 edition number is […]
Disclosure settlement scrutiny, customized financial data (Securities Edge recap, March 2016)
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Gunster’s VentureBuzz (April 2016)
Here is your roundup of recent significant events in the worlds of technology, entrepreneurship, startups and venture capital investing in Florida and beyond.
Gunster stands out as a top choice in Florida bank deals
For many years, Gunster has been a leader in handling strategic acquisitions and capital raises in the banking sector. The firm continues this success moving forward in 2016 and currently has several transactions in the pipeline. Below are some of Gunster’s recent bank mergers and securities offerings. Because bank mergers, branch acquisitions, holding company formations, taking […]
Department of Homeland Security enhances training opportunities for international students in STEM fields
The Department of Homeland Security published a final regulation, effective on May 10, 2016, which will strengthen and enhance the Optical Practical Training program for international students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
Gov. Scott signs pro-business records request update into law
On Wednesday, March 9, Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a measure into law aimed at protecting private companies that provide contractual services to government entities from abusive tactics in connection with their obligation to keep and provide records related to the public services they provide.
Corporate venture capital, pros/cons; protections for new companies (Securities Edge Jan-Feb 2016 recap)
Here is your recap of important topics our securities & corporate governance attorneys blogged about on The Securities Edge recently, including corporate venture capital (& whether it’s good for your startup), congressional meddling into the business of the SEC, and a turning tide of restrictions on newly public companies.
Gunster adds a shareholder and associate to new Boca Raton office
Gunster is growing their private wealth services practice by welcoming Seth R. Kaplan as shareholder and Joshua N. Goldglantz as an associate in the recently opened Boca Raton office. The Boca Raton office celebrated its grand opening on March 1.