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USCIS Accepting CW-1 Petitions Under CNMI Disaster Recovery Act

On February 19, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is now accepting CW1 nonimmigrant visa petitions under the CNMI Disaster Recovery Workforce Act.

H1B Registration Period for FY 2021 Cap Season

On January 9, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the implementation of an H1B registration process for all H1B cap-subject petitions. The registration period will run from March 1, 2020, thru March 20, 2020.

Justice Sotomayor Dissents from Decision to Lift Public Charge Stay

On February 21, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States stayed a statewide injunction entered by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the implementation of the public charge rule in Illinois by a vote of 5-4.

Registration Period for FY 2021 H1B Cap Begins on March 1, 2020

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2021 H1B cap will open at noon EST on March 1, 2020. This initial registration period will end on March 20, 2020.

Supreme Court Stays Illinois-Specific Injunction Against Public Charge Rule

On February 21, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States granted the Federal Government’s application to stay the preliminary injunction entered by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the enforcement of its public charge final rule in Illinois.

New Public Charge Rule Takes Effect Nationwide

On February 24, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began implementing the public charge final rule, which it had published in August 2019, nationwide.

Muchowlaw is Counsel to Upcoming Public Television Film,

Muchowlaw is Counsel to Upcoming Public Television Film, "When My Time Comes," from the book by award-winning investigative reporter, Diane Rehm, with forward by John Grisham.

The President Should Preserve not Attack the Rule of Law

Would you want the President or Attorney General to personally intervene in your criminal case for political reasons? I wouldn’t. That’s why, as a former DOJ prosecutor and Special Asst. to the Asst. Atty. General, Criminal Division, I have joined with over 2,000 DOJ former prosecutors and officials to support efforts to prevent political interference in criminal cases.

BCSE and Bloomberg New Energy Finance Release the 2020 Clean Energy Fact Book

BCSE and Bloomberg New Energy Finance Release the 2020 Clean Energy Fact Book Check out the Clean Energy Fact Book. It’s perhaps the best, single, authoritative source on clean energy—filled with facts and charts. Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) have released the 2020 Fact Book on Clean Energy at a press conference in DC. David Muchow is General Counsel to BCSE and on the Board of Directors.

Basic SEC Rules for Startup Companies

Starting a Company? Don't solicit investments until you consult an attorney regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and State Registration Rules regarding soliciting and receiving investments.

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