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DHS Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking That Would Modify the H-1B Lottery Selection Process
Modification of H-1B Lottery Selection to Increase Odds of Selection for Highest Paid Beneficiaries On September 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed
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CRE Legal Minute Podcast: Retail Leasing and Good Guy Guarantees
Phillips Lytle attorneys Joe Heins and Allen Major team up to discuss good guy guarantees and how they can affect commercial leases. Joe and Allen provide insights into the benefits
Read articleUpdate on USCIS’ Implementation of the H-1B Proclamation
On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Trump Administration published a Proclamation requiring that all H‑1B visa petitions be accompanied by a $100,000 fee. The order also prohibited the re-entry to
Read articleH-1B Executive Order to Take Effect at Midnight: Any H-1B Workers Outside the U.S. Should Return Immediately
On Friday night, September 19, 2025, the Trump administration published an executive order requiring that all H-1B visa petitions be accompanied by a $100,000 fee. The order takes effect at
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Consumers’ Research v. FCC, Part II
U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Fifth Circuit Court's Dismantling of the Universal Service Fund (USF) On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Consumers’ Research
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Founders’ Agreements: What to Know, How to Execute and Other Burning Questions Answered
Founders' Agreements provide strong foundations to build businesses. The startup world abounds with cautionary tales about going into business with friends, colleagues or family members. Starting a business with someone
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Made in Western New York
A transformation is underway in the region's manufacturing industry. Buffalo Business First’s "Made in Western New York" issue will take a look at the many industries that make up our
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Women Leaders Navigating Businesses in Times of Change
Women at the Table Executive Leadership Forum Women leaders in Western New York shared their thoughts and insights on the challenges and opportunities regarding rapid innovation, workforce evolution, economic shifts
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Buffalo Business First Real Estate State of the Region
2025 Real Estate Outlook: Putting the Pieces Together for Project Success Join us on September 10, 2025, for a program featuring key real estate stakeholders. Kimberly Nason will moderate a
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What Are Dark Patterns and How Are They Being Used to Manipulate On-line Consumer Behavior
Think Like a Lawyer, Talk Like a Geek 2025: Get Fluent in Technology Companies seeking a competitive advantage for their businesses online may be using "Dark Patterns" (deliberately deceptive design
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