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Spain Legal Fees, Court Costs, and Litigation Budgets: A Guide for Foreign Companies

Spain Legal Fees, Court Costs, and Litigation Budgets: A Guide for Foreign Companies - Harris Sliwoski LLP Spain legal fees can surprise foreign companies. Learn how lawyer fees, VAT, MASC, court costs, arbitration, and litigation budgets really work.

Federal Court Strikes Down the $100,000 H-1B Fee: Why the Decision Matters and What Comes Next

Federal Court Strikes Down the $100,000 H-1B Fee: Why the Decision Matters and What Comes Next - Harris Sliwoski LLP On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a significant decision invalidating the Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B payment requirement. The court granted summary judgment to a coalition of states, concluding that the Executive Branch exceeded its authori...

Adjustment of Status Is Not an “Extraordinary” Benefit. It Is How the System Was Built.

Adjustment of Status Is Not an “Extraordinary” Benefit. It Is How the System Was Built. - Harris Sliwoski LLP The USCIS Adjustment of Status Memorandum Since USCIS published Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 on May 21, 2026, immigration lawyers, employers, universities, and foreign nationals have spent the last several days trying to assess the practical and legal implications of what may become one of the most...

Registering a Trademark in Venezuela: What International Businesses Need to Know

Registering a Trademark in Venezuela: What International Businesses Need to Know - Harris Sliwoski LLP Registering a trademark in Venezuela? Learn the filing process, first-to-file risks, SAPI requirements, timelines, enforcement options, and key mistakes to avoid.

Buying Property in Portugal in 2026: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know Before They Sign

Buying Property in Portugal in 2026: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know Before They Sign - Harris Sliwoski LLP Buying property in Portugal in 2026? Learn what foreign buyers need to know about taxes, visas, due diligence, rentals, and closing risks.

Buying Property in Spain: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know Before They Sign

Buying Property in Spain: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know Before They Sign - Harris Sliwoski LLP Everything foreign buyers need to know before buying property in Spain, including legal risks, taxes, visas, financing, due diligence, rentals, and closing costs.

Deepfakes, Voice Cloning, and AI Impersonation: The Global Rules Are Already Here, and They Don’t Agree

Deepfakes, Voice Cloning, and AI Impersonation: The Global Rules Are Already Here, and They Don't Agree - Harris Sliwoski LLP Deepfakes, voice cloning, and AI impersonation are now global compliance issues. Countries are regulating them differently, and businesses need to keep up.

DMCA Agent Requirements for Online Businesses

DMCA Agent Requirements for Online Businesses - Harris Sliwoski LLP Designating a DMCA agent is easy. Building a compliant DMCA process is not. Learn what online businesses need to protect their safe harbor.

Washington Bench Trial or Jury Trial? How the Choice Can Change Your Entire Case

Washington Bench Trial or Jury Trial? How the Choice Can Change Your Entire Case - Harris Sliwoski LLP Washington bench trials and jury trials require different strategies. Learn when each works best, how Washington jury demand rules affect your case, and what businesses should consider before waiving a jury.

Trade Secrets in the AI Economy: Why Businesses Need Stronger Protection Now

Trade Secrets in the AI Economy: Why Businesses Need Stronger Protection Now - Harris Sliwoski LLP Learn how your business can protect trade secrets in the AI economy with practical steps to reduce risk and strengthen legal protection.