Immigration Newsflash - February 1, 2002

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Immigration Newsflash - February 1, 2002

February 01, 2002

Immigration Practice Group

In This Newsflash:
- INS Fees to Increase as of February 19, 2002 for Certain Applications and Petitions

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FCC Reaches an Uneasy Compromise Governing Broadband Network Build-Outs and the Unbundling of Network Elements

Final SEC Regulations Require In-House and Outside Counsel to Report Securities Violations

International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Issues 2002 Master Agreement

Update: Sarbanes-Oxley Rules Applicable to Open-End Investment Companies

Final Proxy Voting Rules, Proposed Compliance Program Rules, and Proposed Suspicious Activity Reporting for Mutual Funds

Immigration Newsflash - January 17, 2003

Immigration Newsflash - January 7, 2003

Supreme Court Decision in NextWave Case May Have Positive Implications for Financial and Wireless Telecommunications Sectors

The Work Safety Law of the Peoples Republic of China: Expanded Workplace Safety Requirements

Hospitality Report - Special Edition 2002

INS Further Expands Special Registration to Certain Male Foreign Nationals Already Present in the U.S.

Immigration Newsflash - December 2, 2002

Expanded Disclosure Requirements Under California Corporate Disclosure Act

Remember: California Does Not Allow the Sale of Gift Certificates with Expiration Dates!

Hospitals Beware: CMS Scrutiny on Medicare Outlier Payments

DOL Field Assistance Bulletin: Disclosure and Other Obligations Relating To Float

Opening of A-Share Market in the Peoples Republic of China

Predispute Mandatory Arbitration Agreements and the New ERISA Claims Procedure Regulations

Proposed Exemptions from Commodity Pool Operator and Commodity Trading Advisor Registration

Proposed SEC Regulations Require In-House and Outside Counsel to Report Securities Violations

Immigration Newsflash - November 14, 2002

Congress Passes Terrorism Insurance Legislation: President Bush Expected to Sign Early Next Week

Form ADV and Other Investment Adviser Matters

DOL Issues Interim Final Rules Relating to Notice of 401(k) Blackout Periods Under Sarbanes-Oxley

Overview of the Department of Labors Proposed PERM Regulations

An Overview of Japans New Soil Contamination Control Law: Has Superfund Come to Japan?

Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Disclosure Controls and Procedures and the Related CEO and CFO Certification Analysis and Recommendations

Immigration Newsflash - October 1, 2002

Immigration Newsflash - September 22, 2002

Accelerated Form 4 Reporting Requirements Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Markets Shakes Up Regional

FinCEN Proposes Anti-Money Laundering Regulation Applicable to Unregistered Investment Companies

Key Provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

NASD Corporate Finance Filings Electronic Filings Become Mandatory

New Visa Lottery Registration Information

Loan Prohibition and Anti-Retaliation Provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

New INS Rule Allows for Concurrent Filing of I-140 Visa Petitions and I-485 Adjustment Applications

Proposed Amendments to SEC Rule Regarding Investment Advisers Custody of Funds or Securities of Clients

Proposed Rules on Customer Identification Programs Issued for Certain Financial Institutions

Regulating ERISA Claims Procedures: New Rules for Handling Benefit Claims

So You Don't Think Retirement Plan Fiduciaries Need Section 404(c) Protection!

Pension Reform Act I: Accounting Industry Reform Act Enacted; Next Step: Pension Reform Legislation

Nasdaq Corporate Governance Rulemaking Proposals

NYSE Standards Committee Proposes Changes to Current Listing Standards

SEC Anti-Fraud Rule 10b-5 Broadly Construed by Supreme Court

China Loosens Restrictions on Investment in Fund Management Sector: Minority Investment Now Permitted

Investment Management Industry Reminder: Investment advisers, brokerdealers and investment companies need to comply with a key provision of Regulation S-P by July 1, 2002

Safe Workplace Obligation Trumps ADA Right to Job that Poses Risks to Employee

Immigration Newsflash - June 1, 2002

California Civil Code Section 3110.5

California Adopts Registration Exemption for Certain Investment Advisers with Fewer than 15 Clients

Governments New War on Global Money Laundering Places Greater Demands on Corporations: Governmental Coordination and Cooperation Has Never Been Greater

Interim Final Rules on Anti-Money Laundering Programs Issued for Investment Companies, Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Institutions

Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 86-128 to Permit Discretionary Trustees to Execute Securities Transactions through Affiliated Broker-Dealers

Proposed Revisions to Medicare Provider-Based Rules: Fewer Restrictions for On-Campus Facilities; Delay in Effective Date

June 30, 2002 Deadline for Maintaining Perfection of Certain Security Interests Under Revised UCC Article 9

Supreme Court Rules that Seniority-Based Decisions Ordinarily Will Pass Muster Under the ADA

Virginia Supreme Court Finds Unenforceable a Non-Competition Agreement with Broad Language Prohibiting Former Employees from Working In Any Capacity for a Competitor

April 24, 2002 Deadline for Establishment of Anti-Money Laundering Programs

Eighth Circuit Decision Opens ERISA Door to Performance Fees and Also Narrows Defined Benefit Plan Participants Ability to Bring ERISA Class Actions

FCC to Auction Spectrum in Upper and Lower 700 MHz Bands

Loopholes Stamped Out But No Increases In Stamp Duty Rates

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down DOL Regulation That Punishes Employers Who Give More Generous Leave Benefits

Immigration Newsflash - March 22, 2002

Federal OSHA Prepares to Launch 2002 Targeted Inspection Program

Terrorism Insurance Coverage

Immigration Newsflash - March 1, 2002

Supreme Court Raises Bar For Dismissing Discrimination Complaints

Annual Updating Amendment for SEC-Registered Advisers

Enhancing Policies and Procedures of the Audit Committee

New DOL Guidance: Financial Services Firms Can Provide 401(k) Plan Participants with Asset Allocation Advice Payable out of Plan Assets: Advice may Result in Plan Investment in Funds Managed by the Ad

Maryland Opinions Clarify Meaning of Wages Under Wage Payment Act, But Raise Questions Regarding Legality of Policies that Condition Payments Upon Continued Employment

New ERISA Exemption Permits Cross-Trading Between Index Funds and Other Passively Managed Accounts

Sampler of Unusual Protective Employee Benefit Plan Provisions

The United States Supreme Court Issues Decision in National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Gulf Power Company

Toxic Mold: The Next Asbestos?

Immigration Newsflash - February 1, 2002

Immigration Newsflash - January 18, 2002

Amendments to California Law Impose Additional Responsibilities on Employers

FCC Remains Vigilant in Enforcing the Junk Fax Prohibition Imposes a Fine in Excess of $1 Million

Year-End, Quarterly and Other Filings Under Section 13 and Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

The FTC Cracks Down on U.S. Origin Claims and Made in U.S.A. Labels

SEC Announces New Policy on Cooperation

SEC Extends Section 28(e) Research Soft Dollar Safe Harbor to Certain Riskless Principal Transactions

Superfund Reform/Brownfields Legislation Enacted

The Advent of the Euro

Immigration Newsflash - January 1, 2002

AIMR Issues Proposed Guidelines for Best Execution

Divergence of California Tax Law from Federal Law

New Rule on Fund Names Becomes Operative in 2002

Terminating or Refusing to Hire an Individual Who Refuses to Sign a Non-Compete Agreement Violates California Public Policy and Justifies Punitive Damages Award

Immigration Newsflash - December 1, 2001

New Federal and State OSHA Recordkeeping Rules Take Effect January 1, 2002

Immigration Newsflash - November 1, 2001

Immigration Newsflash - November 1, 2001 (early edition)

Coping With New U.S. Terrorism Orders Barring Transactions With Entities That Support Terrorism

Dont Say We Didnt Warn You: Time Is Fast Running Out For Most Effectively Addressing EGTRRA-Related Benefit Plan Changes

The New Anti-Terrorism Act: Consequences for U.S. and Foreign Corporations

Veterans Rights Under The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

Immigration Newsflash - September 1, 2002

Paul Hastings Named One of CIO-100

2001 Estate and Gift Tax Changes: A Time to Reevaluate Your Estate

INS Establishes Premium Processing Program

New York State Green Buildings Tax Credit

The California Department of Industrial Relations Issues Opinion Letter Limiting Employers' Right To Make Deductions From The Salaries of Exempt Employees

Physician Recruitment Arrangements: The OIG Looks Beyond Hospitals in Health Professional Shortage Areas

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Freelance Writers in Closely-Watched Copyright Case

Atlanta City Council Passes Broad Anti-Discrimination Ordinance

Percentage Payments Under New Stark II Regulations

United States Supreme Court Rules That the Federal Arbitration Act Applies to Pre-dispute Arbitration Agreements in the Employment Context

New California Court of Appeals Case Expands Upon Test For Determining Whether Administrative Employees Are Exempt From State Overtime Laws

Correspondent Banking Relationships Facing Greater Scrutiny For Money Laundering Violations

California Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Organizations Subject to Environmental Cleanup Orders