Employers
The Trump administration's sudden implementation of a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has left employers, students, and workers worldwide in a state of confusion and concern. Introduced on Friday, the fee took effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Sunday, sparking fears that existing visa holders might
Employers
The Trump administration's sudden policy changes to the H-1B visa program have caused widespread confusion and concern among employers, students, and workers in the US and abroad. The new policy, which took effect on Sunday, imposes a $100,000 fee on companies that seek to renew their H-1B
Legal fees
Indian IT companies and their employees are breathing a sigh of relief after the White House clarified that the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee will not affect current visa holders or those who have already filed petitions. The fee, which was announced by US President Donald Trump last Friday,
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration's recent order hiking H-1B visa application fees has left many Indian professionals and immigration lawyers in a state of confusion. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sparked controversy when he stated that companies would have to pay the US government $100,000 per H-1B employee per year,
Social services
The United States Court of Federal Claims has issued a decision awarding attorneys' fees and costs to Shane Gabis, a petitioner in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Gabis had filed a petition alleging that he suffered encephalitis as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on September
Social services
The United States Court of Federal Claims has issued an opinion in the matter of Kristena Rivera, parent and natural guardian of L.R., a minor, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. After a thorough review, Chief Special Master Corcoran granted the motion for attorney's
Social services
The United States Court of Federal Claims has issued an opinion awarding attorneys' fees and costs to Alexander Terry, a petitioner in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The decision, dated August 14, 2025, authorized the payment of $60,071.65 to cover the costs of litigation. This amount
Social services
Petitioner Will Gallaway filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in January 2021, alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine he received on October 25, 2019. After a thorough analysis, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Petitioner entitled to compensation and awarded
Lawyers
Romanian courts have struggled with the issue of court costs, particularly the success fee claimed by lawyers, which is a significant component of litigation expenses. A recent study published in the journal Challenges of the Knowledge Society has shed light on the implications of this issue. The research suggests that
Lawyers
The legal team acting for Noraidah Lamat, mother of the late Zara Qairina, has issued a statement to clarify viral allegations that she was seeking donations for herself or to cover legal expenses. The statement confirmed that a bank account number had been used to receive public contributions following Zara&
Lawyers
Lawyers on Monday petitioned the Supreme Court to temporarily stop looming fee hikes at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), citing what they claim is an "illegal" order and the impact on millions of Filipinos and foreign travelers. The petitioners, led by Joel Butuyan, argue that the Manila International
Lawyers
A group of lawyers has filed a petition with the Supreme Court to temporarily halt the planned increases in fees at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), citing concerns over the legality of the Manila International Airport Authority's Administrative Order (AO) No. 1 and the Naia Public-Private Partnership
