Updates & Events

In July 2019, the U.S. Trademark Office announced it would implement new rules to clarify what constitutes an acceptable specimen to show use on goods.

Fredrikson & Byron, in association with Faegre Baker Daniels, acted as legal counsel to APi Group, Inc. in its sale to J2 Acquisition Limited for approximately $2.9 billion.

Attorney Kayla C. Hoel has joined Fredrikson & Byron in the Immigration Group. Hoel advises clients navigating the complexities of Immigration law.

Fredrikson & Byron announces the addition of seven associates to the firm’s Minneapolis office.

The results of Fredrikson & Byron’s 2019 board elections have been announced.

Last week, four courts issued injunctions barring the Trump administration from implementing the controversial public charge rule that would dramatically change the way immigration law operates in the United States.

Affected LCA programs include the H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visa classifications

USCIS has reminded employers that they may accept only unrestricted Social Security cards for I-9 verification purposes, and they have updated the form accordingly.

The Department of State recently issued a reminder about upcoming changes to domestic air travel documentation requirements under the Real ID Act, which requires all state-issued identification documents to meet a set of minimum security standards.

After just six months serving as Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Kevin McAleenan handed in his resignation on October 12. McAleenan was the fourth DHS Secretary of the Trump administration.