October 2022

A mandamus is typically issued when an officer or other authority is compelled to perform a duty and fails to do so despite a written demand. A writ of mandamus will only be issued to overturn an unlawful order.

There are multiple types of entities and partnerships. When choosing a business structure, find the one that will work for you and your partners, and the vision for the company. Other considerations include management plans, taxes, transferability of ownership interests, and liability. Be sure to consult with an attorney and tax specialist when choosing a type of business entity.

A demand letter is a formal notice written on behalf of a client by a licensed attorney. It outlines the dispute between the client and the opposing party demanding the opposing party to act on the dispute.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are business transactions in which the ownership of companies, other business organizations, or their operating units are transferred to or consolidated with another company or business organization. As an aspect of strategic management, M&A can allow enterprises to grow or downsize and change the nature of their business or competitive position.

DS-160 is an online non-immigrant visa application form required by US consulates for temporary travel to the United States and is submitted to the department of state. Each applicant – including children – must have their own Form DS-160 visa application.

DACA is an administrative relief program that shields qualifying immigrants who arrived in the United States as children from deportation.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows the applicants to enter the United States as full-time students at a recognized college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution, or to participate in a...