Canada Eases Border Restrictions

As per the officials, fully vaccinated Canadian citizens and permanent residents who test negative for the coronavirus will be exempted from two weeks of quarantine when returning to the country. In addition, the government is eliminating the need for fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents who are air travelers to spend three days quarantining in an authorized hotel upon arriving in the country. It is likely that these exemptions could also apply for temporary residents and students who travel to Canada for essential purposes as well.

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Biden's Immigration Reform to Begin with DHS Policy Change

As per a report by The New York Times, a blueprint, titled “DHS Plan to Restore Trust in Our Legal Immigration System” has been proposed by the administration. It is currently only in its drafting stages and will go through several versions before finalization. However, it is important to note that the drafting process is under the full control of the executive, and therefore does not require congressional approval from the House or Senate. Therefore, the President will have full power to influence a number of important administrative changes to the US immigration system.

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The Consequences of Ignoring Equity Principles in the 21st Century

Oftentimes it is the courts who serve as the last resort for those who feel they have been treated unfairly by the government or private actors. It is often the efficiency and effectiveness of a court applying equity principles which prevents mass revolts, civil strife and economic malaise. The courts are the last gatekeepers of justice and equity, and though legislators and rule makers should be applying these principles in their decision making as well, the courts exist to weed out any failures of government in this regard.

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The Rise of Cyber Crime in the Pandemic Era

Even in the hard times of the pandemic, fraudsters are finding ways to hunt. In early 2020, when the coronavirus started to spread rapidly, a large increase in government expenditure became necessary at all levels of the global economy. In addition, digital transactions became normalized in all facets of daily life. This created an opportunity for scammers to pose as government entities in order to falsely offer funds to suspecting victims, or demand immediate payments of fines or taxes.

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European Parliament Approves Brexit Deal, But Uncertainty Remains.

Last week, the European Parliament voted to finally ratify the Trade Co-Operation Agreement between the UK and the European Union. This move will ensure that quota and tariff free trade in goods will remain in force across the region. However, the Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) has been operating provisionally since January, and is not without significant stumbling blocks.

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Cryptocurrency Investments and your Rights

The concept of digital money has been in existence for over a decade now, yet it has only become popularized since 2017. In April 2021, the cryptocurrency market topped $2 trillion in its valuation for the first time, and Bitcoin is currently valued at 1.15 Trillion dollars in total.

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USA to lose 'world's largest economy' Status to China Due to Immigration Policy According to Study

The United States of America is at the risk of losing it's status as the world largest economy to China in the next 10 years, according to a study conducted by an immigration advocacy group founded by tech industry leaders, in conjunction with George Mason University. The report projects that the American economy will be three-quarters the size of China’s by 2050 under the current U.S. population trends and immigration levels.

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Introducing Dr. Ariel Humphrey!

For any of our clients who require premium IP, tech law, or e-commerce related legal assistance, as well as any EU/US based legal assistance, we have just the right strategic partnership in place for you!

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Starting your Side Hustle Part 3: Make it Easy to get Paid

Perhaps the most important step in starting your business is making sure it’s easy to get paid. In the past, simple cash payments with proper invoicing and receipts were sufficient for most businesses. However, in the digital age, it is important to have yourself setup to receive payments online in a quick, efficient and secure manner.

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Starting your Side Hustle Part 2: Advertise your Offer

E Commerce is becoming more and more important in the modern world. Therefore, an easy way to begin attracting customers for your side hustle is to build a web page showcasing your skills, products and offerings. However, you have to be careful to mitigate liabilities through your terms and conditions, so that your business stays secure.

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