Since April 1, the USCIS received nearly 233,000 H-1B visa petitions, meeting the 65,000 general cap and the 20,000 advanced-degree cap for FY 2016.
Florida Microfinance Act program open for business
Small businesses and entrepreneurs in Florida may find the microfinance loans provide a much-needed potential source of capital at a critical stage in their development – especially in industries where technology has substantially reduced the amount of capital required to start a business.
H-1B cap reached for fiscal year 2016
As anticipated, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 7, 2015 that it reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year (FY) 2016.
Join AWRA and FICE for a joint technical meeting
The Florida section of American Water Resources Association and the Florida Institute of consulting engineers are organizing the May 15 technical meeting to be held at the Lake Worth Drainage District, in Delray Beach, Florida to commemorate the LWDD 100-year anniversary.
Obama’s proposed tax plan; same-sex marriage benefits; utilizing trusts | Family Wealth Compass – March 2015
This publication offers a timely roundup of estate and trust planning tips, information and news, courtesy of Gunster ‘s private wealth services attorneys.
See you in Tampa for ‘What keeps your board up at night?’ on April 29
The Florida subchapter of the Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals will meet on Wednesday, April 29, in Tampa.
SEC attacks employer’s confidentiality statement – employers are advised to take notice and adjust accordingly
The SEC’s action could have a far-reaching effect on employer confidentiality provisions. Businesses should review and update their policies and be prepared for the possibility that other governmental agencies may follow suit.
Data breaches drive CEOs to consider cyberinsurance
If a CEO has not thoroughly weighed the pros and cons of cyberinsurance, one has to question whether his or her fiduciary duty has been met.
FWC releases species management plan draft, accepting public comment
On Feb. 9, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released its first draft of the Imperiled Species Management Plan, a project it has been working on over the last five years with the input of a multitude of partners and stakeholders.
Recent legal cases allow third parties to seek damages from environmental consultants
Several legal cases have allowed third parties to seek damages from consultants for their activities in ways that are often surprising.