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E-2 Visa: What Counts as a Qualifying Investment?

October 13, 2026

E-2 Visa: What Counts as a Qualifying Investment?

October 13, 2026

For foreign entrepreneurs considering a business in the United States, the E-2 Treaty Investor visa can provide a way to enter the country to develop and direct a qualifying U.S. business.

One of the central requirements is the investment itself. The E-2 rules do not simply focus on how much money an investor has available. They also consider how the funds are committed, whether the investment is substantial in relation to the business, whether the investment is subject to commercial risk, and whether the business is a genuine commercial enterprise.

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October 13, 2026

How Trademark Classes Affect the Scope of Your U.S. Trademark Protection

October 6, 2026

How Trademark Classes Affect the Scope of Your U.S. Trademark Protection

October 6, 2026

When a business applies for a U.S. trademark, it must identify the goods or services connected to the mark. Those goods and services are organized into international trademark classes used by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

For business owners, understanding trademark classes is important because a trademark registration is tied to the goods or services identified in the application. The class number is part of that process, but the specific goods or services listed are also important in determining the practical scope of the registration.

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October 6, 2026

The $100,000 H-1B Fee: Where Things Stand and What May Come Next

September 29, 2026

The $100,000 H-1B Fee: Where Things Stand and What May Come Next

September 29, 2026

Businesses that rely on skilled foreign workers have spent the past year following one of the most closely watched changes to the H-1B program in recent memory. A presidential proclamation introduced a $100,000 payment requirement for certain new H-1B petitions. Court challenges followed, and the requirement now sits between conflicting rulings, a presidential extension, and a separate proposed rule.

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September 29, 2026

Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Drafting Service Agreements

September 22, 2026

Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Drafting Service Agreements

September 22, 2026

Businesses regularly use service agreements when working with consultants, agencies, technology providers, contractors, and other service providers. A service agreement can help define what each party is expected to do and establish the terms governing the relationship.

However, a contract may not provide much protection if important terms are vague, incomplete, or inconsistent with the way the parties actually intend to work together.

A well-drafted service agreement should clearly reflect the commercial arrangement and address the issues that may create uncertainty or disputes later.

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September 22, 2026

Choosing Between an LLC and a Corporation for Your U.S. Business

September 15, 2026

Choosing Between an LLC and a Corporation for Your U.S. Business

September 15, 2026

Choosing a legal structure is one of the early decisions a business owner must make when starting a business in the United States. Two common options are a limited liability company (LLC) and a corporation.

Both structures can provide liability protection, but they differ in how they are formed, governed, taxed, and operated. The appropriate choice depends on factors such as the nature of the business, ownership structure, plans for raising capital, tax considerations, and the state where the business is formed.

Understanding these differences before forming a business can help owners establish a structure that better fits their current needs and future plans.