February 21, 2020

Violeta Petrova to Speak at Labour Mobility Update

Violeta Petrova will speak at Labour Mobility Update – A New Immigration Framework on March 2, 2020. Hosted by BritishAmerican Business, the event will take place at Buzzacott in London. This program will explore the question: What does the new immigration framework need to look like in order for the UK economy to flourish in a post-Brexit environment?

Program Overview

The December general election has fixed the Brexit timetable for 2020 and the new Government has reinforced its commitment to completing the UK’s transition to an independent nation state by 1 January 2021. The transition will include ending the free movement of people and the introduction of new systems and controls for attracting the skills, investment and labour that the country will need in order to main its competitiveness in a global economy.

Meanwhile, the prospect of a UK-US trade agreement presents an opportunity to strengthen what is already one of the world’s leading bilateral trade and investment partnerships by further deepening cooperation in labour mobility, making it easier for UK professionals to do business in the US, and vice-versa.

The panel will consider:

  • Who does the UK need to attract in the new economy?
  • What are the best mechanisms for attracting and selecting the people the country needs?
  • How to maintain public confidence in the immigration system
  • The UK’s revamped immigration system and the Migration Advisory Committee’s recommendations
  • Is the “Australian-style” scheme fit for purpose in the UK?
  • A view from America – is Brexit an opportunity for transatlantic movement of talent and investment?

Violeta Petrova is a Senior Counsel in Gibney’s Immigration Group. She represents large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap clients in U.S. business immigration , including nonimmigrant and permanent residence matters.  She has also assisted individual clients with family-based and employment-based visas.

January 2, 2020

Brian Brokate and Angelo Mazza to Speak at Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement 2020

Gibney intellectual property partners Brian W. Brokate and Angelo E.P. Mazza will speak at the Practising Law Institute’s Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement 2020 event on January 16, 2020. Brian Brokate is also co-chair of the event. This will be the ninth year that Brian and Angelo have participated in this program.

Angelo will lead the first panel “Current Government IP Enforcement Programs.” Topics include:

  • DOJ’s IP prosecutions in the context of the latest technology trends
  • Federal criminal vs civil IP enforcement
  • What crimes DOJ prosecutes and determining factors
  • CHIP program at the judicial district level
  • Substantiating advertising claims: The science of compliance
  • “Made in USA” and other promotional promises
  • “Influencer” marketing and applying truth-in-advertising principles in social media
  • Data security, consumer privacy, and the Internet of Things

Brian Brokate will speak on the “Anticounterfeiting Update” panel. Topics include:

  • Direct liability: 2019 case law updates and trends
  • Getting it right. Seizures and ex parte remedies: Practical guidance on drafting an effective order and executing same
  • Contributory liability: Effective strategies against online and brick and mortar retailers
  • The President’s Memorandum on Combating Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: An update on actions taken by the federal government
  • Implementing an Enforcement Program in China
  • An overview of the government agencies involved in the protection of intellectual property rights
  • The online marketplaces and social media platforms that every brand should be aware of
  • Practical tips for implementing an anticounterfeiting program in China
  • The recent trade war and its impact on the sale of counterfeit goods

For more information and to register visit the PLI website.

January 2, 2020

Immigration 2020: UK/US Transatlantic Trends and Developments

Gibney is partnering with British American Business to host the program “Immigration 2020: UK/US Transatlantic Trends and Developments” on January 22, 2020.

Policies and rules impacting transatlantic immigration seem to change daily, directly impacting how business meet their talent acquisition objectives. Immigration and mobility leaders will provide an update on recent developments in UK & US immigration and share recommendations to help businesses prepare for the changes ahead. This program will include insights on:

  • Recent developments in UK immigration and immigration reform
  • The evolving US immigration policies and how 2020 regulatory changes may affect business and exchange visitors, intracompany transferees, and professional workers
  • The impact of recent UK / US developments on companies, and how businesses are developing their global talent pipelines while navigating these challenges.

Speakers will include Violeta Petrova, Senior Counsel, Immigration Group, Gibney and Ben Sheldrick, Managing Partner and Head of Business Immigration at Magrath Sheldrick LLP. The event will be moderated by Stephen Maltby, Chair of Immigration at Gibney.

November 18, 2019

Nicolo Rivolta Discusses Visa Options For Tech Start Ups at Belcham Catalyst

Nicolo Rivolta discussed visa options for emerging businesses at Belcham Catalyst in San Francisco yesterday. Belcham Catalyst is a collaborative accelerator program in San Francisco for promising high-tech companies that prepares them for successful growth and scaling. Nico discussed E-2/new company visas as well as the B-1 visa option as an alternative to the H-1B category.

Nicolo is an immigration attorney in the San Francisco office. He focuses on U.S. business immigration, providing long-term strategy planning to employers and foreign nationals and helping navigate complex immigration laws.

October 30, 2019

Violeta Petrova and Ruby Li to Speak on Business Visa Trends

Immigration attorneys Violeta Petrova and Ruby Li will speak at the annual staff retreat of Cultural Vistas. Cultural Vistas is an organization that provides J-1 sponsorship for interns and trainees.  Violeta and Ruby will provide an overview of business visa classifications and an update on current trends.  The presentation will take place on November 5 in New York City.

Ruby Li handles all aspects of corporate U.S. immigration law, including nonimmigrant visas, permanent residence, citizenship and immigration support for corporate restructuring. She also assists clients with family-based immigration matters, consular processing, re-entry permits and naturalization. Ruby also has experience in the U.S. EB-5 Investor Category.

Violeta Petrova represents large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap clients in U.S. business immigration, including nonimmigrant and permanent residence matters.  She has also assisted individual clients with family-based and employment-based visas.

October 29, 2019

David Johnson Partners to Discuss Immigration at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator

David Johnson is partnering with Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator on November 8. ERA Global helps global startups enter the US market through acceleration programs at ERA’s New York City offices.

David will discuss immigration issues to consider for international companies expanding into the US Market. David Johnson leads Gibney’s Emerging Business Group.

About Emerging Business
Having represented entrepreneurs and start-up businesses for decades, Gibney’s Emerging Business Group guides entrepreneurs though all stages of the start-up and business lifecycle. We are uniquely structured to serve the full spectrum of our clients’ needs efficiently under one roof. Learn more.

October 28, 2019

Zarina Syed Chairs Business Immigration Update 2019 Event

Immigration Senior Counsel Zarina H. Syed is the Program Chair for the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) upcoming “Business Immigration Update 2019.” The event is sponsored by the NYSBA’s Special Committee on Immigration Representation and the Committee on Continuing Legal Education. The program will take place on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM at the Convene Conference Center in New York.

Topics will include:

  • Hot Topics & Recent Legal Updates
  • Non-Immigrant Visas Part 1: Non-Petition Based Filings/Consular Processing (E, F, J, etc.)
  • Non-Immigrant Visas Part 2: Petition Based Filings (H, L, etc.)
  • Immigrant Visas Part 1: PERM Labor Certifications, I-140s (EB-2, EB-3), National Interest Waivers
  • Immigrant Visas Part 2: EB-5 Investor, I-140’s (EB-1), I-485 Adjustment of Status
  • Immigration Compliance
  • Immigration Ethics
October 8, 2019

David Johnson to Discuss U.S. Immigration for Entrepreneurs at Innovate46

David Johnson will join the Swedish Energy Agency and The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, New York (SACCNY) at the Innovate46 conference. He is presenting on immigration issues and how to obtain visas for cleantech companies. Innovate46 in a unique conference hosted by SACCNY, serving as a platform for Swedish startups looking to expand to the United States.

About Emerging Business
Having represented entrepreneurs and start-up businesses for decades, Gibney’s Emerging Business Group guides entrepreneurs though all stages of the start-up and business lifecycle. We are uniquely structured to serve the full spectrum of our clients’ needs efficiently under one roof. Learn more.

October 3, 2019

Zarina Syed to Discuss Immigration Basics with Emerging Businesses

Zarina Syed will discuss immigration basics at the Grow to Market 2019 program on October 4. She will focus on key issues for entrepreneurs including common U.S. work visa categories and recent policy changes. Innovestor’s Grow to Market supports emerging Finnish companies planning to establish their business in the U.S.

About Emerging Business

Having represented entrepreneurs and start-up businesses for decades, Gibney’s Emerging Business Group guides entrepreneurs though all stages of the start-up and business lifecycle. We are uniquely structured to serve the full spectrum of our clients’ legal needs efficiently under one roof.
Learn more.

October 2, 2019

Brian Brokate Discusses Emerging Trends in Privacy Law at IGAL

Brian Brokate, Chair of the Intellectual Property Group, attended the conference for The Intercontinental Grouping of Accountants and Lawyers (IGAL) in Frankfurt, Germany from September 23-28. Brian spoke on Emerging Trends in Privacy Law in the United States during the conference. Topics included: the California Consumer Privacy Act; a survey of recent state laws; recent proposed federal legislation; and emerging trends on enforcement and consent.

Brian was also reelected to IGAL’s Board of Directors for another three year term. He will serve as Secretary and director of North American recruitment.

IGAL is a leading business network of legal and accounting firms whose members offer superior services related to legal, financial, tax and insolvency matters to companies and individuals with international activities, as well as expert and personal assistance to reduce the obstacles of doing business in a foreign environment and at a distance.

Brian Brokate has extensive experience assisting companies in investigation and enforcement procedures to combat trademark and copyright infringement. With a niche focus on anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy, he handles all stages of civil anti-counterfeiting and infringement litigation as well as state and federal criminal actions. Learn more.