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Greg Berk

Sheppard Mullin's Nota Bene

EB5 Talk

John Tishler

Michael Hofmann

Brian Miller

Robert Friedman

Michael Roberts

John Carroll

Susan Jackson

Bob Cornish

Jonathan Meyer

Brian Weimer

Jonathan Aronie

Scott Giordano

Mike Scarborough

Paul Kim

Ben Huffman

OwlTail

For some foreign nationals hoping to live and work in the U.S. E-2 can be either exactly what they need or serve as a bridge to a Green Card via another visa, like EB-5. E-2 does not offer long-term certainly but it can get an investor and his or her family into the U.S. within months. Find out what rules are less restrictive than those with other visas, like EB-5. Discover some notable differences — like the amount of active involvement in an investment business. And get an expert’s inside scoop on why you should file an E-2 petition with an embassy and not USCIS. Learn from immigration attorney Greg Berk, who has over 20 years experience, on E-2 best practices. And why he declares, “it is a great visa to get somebody here quickly.” The American Bar Association just published Greg's book Immigration Checklists and Practice Pointers.

For some foreign nationals hoping to live and work in the U.S. E-2 can be either exactly what they need or serve as a bridge to a Green Card via another visa, like EB-5. E-2 does not offer long-term certainly but it can get an investor and his or her family into the U.S. within months. Find out what rules are less restrictive than those with other visas, like EB-5. Discover some notable differences — like the amount of active involvement in an investment business. And get an expert’s inside scoop on why you should file an E-2 petition with an embassy and not USCIS. Learn from immigration attorney Greg Berk, who has over 20 years experience, on E-2 best practices. And why he declares, “it is a great visa to get somebody here quickly.”  The American Bar Association just published Greg's book <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/393411589/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Immigration Checklists and Practice Pointers</a>.

An introduction to E-2 visas - Requirements and best practices with Greg Berk

Kelly Hensley

Denise Giraudo

Furloughs. Layoffs. Loss of work visas. The state of employment in the U.S. is in flux due to the coronavirus, and employers and employees are left to figure out how to best deal with the changing regulations in this space. Joining me for this conversation are three guests: Kelly Hensley, Denise Giraudo, and Greg Berk. Kelly Hensley is a partner in the Sheppard Mullin Los Angeles office and is Leader of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group. She specializes in labor and employment counseling and wage and hour matters. Denise Giraudo is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin’s Washington, D.C. office. Denise counsels and represents management in a wide range of labor and employment litigation matters. She regularly and successfully represents employers before state and federal courts as well as various local and federal administrative agencies. Greg Berk is a partner in Sheppard Mullin’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. He leads the Firm’s immigration practice and is based in Orange County, California. He is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. What We Discussed in This Episode:  What labor and employment issues are employers dealing with because of COVID-19? What should employers know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act? What is a furlough and what must employers do if they plan on engaging in furloughs? Are employees able to obtain any type of Federal relief during a period of furlough or unemployment? What is the CARES Act? How do furloughs and layoffs impact employee benefits such as health insurance? Will unemployment rates continue to rise, or have they plateaued at this point? Why is it important for employers to stay in contact with their labor counsel? In terms of work visas, how is the pandemic affecting the immigration status of certain types of employees? How are students with F-1 visas affected?  Contact Information: Sheppard Mullin Coronavirus Insights page  Kelly’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Denise’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Greg’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday.  If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in  Apple Podcasts,  Stitcher Radio,  Google Play, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show.  Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:  LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   Sheppard Mullin website  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Furloughs. Layoffs. Loss of work visas. The state of employment in the U.S. is in flux due to the coronavirus, and employers and employees are left to figure out how to best deal with the changing regulations in this space. Joining me for this conversation are three guests: Kelly Hensley, Denise Giraudo, and Greg Berk. Kelly Hensley is a partner in the Sheppard Mullin Los Angeles office and is Leader of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group. She specializes in labor and employment counseling and wage and hour matters. Denise Giraudo is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin’s Washington, D.C. office. Denise counsels and represents management in a wide range of labor and employment litigation matters. She regularly and successfully represents employers before state and federal courts as well as various local and federal administrative agencies. Greg Berk is a partner in Sheppard Mullin’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. He leads the Firm’s immigration practice and is based in Orange County, California. He is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. What We Discussed in This Episode: <ul> <li>What labor and employment issues are employers dealing with because of COVID-19?</li> <li>What should employers know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?</li> <li>What is a furlough and what must employers do if they plan on engaging in furloughs?</li> <li>Are employees able to obtain any type of Federal relief during a period of furlough or unemployment?</li> <li>What is the CARES Act?</li> <li>How do furloughs and layoffs impact employee benefits such as health insurance?</li> <li>Will unemployment rates continue to rise, or have they plateaued at this point?</li> <li>Why is it important for employers to stay in contact with their labor counsel?</li> <li>In terms of work visas, how is the pandemic affecting the immigration status of certain types of employees?</li> <li>How are students with F-1 visas affected?</li> </ul> Contact Information: Sheppard Mullin Coronavirus Insights <a href="https://www.sheppardmullin.com/coronavirus-insights" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">page </a> Kelly’s Sheppard Mullin <a href="https://www.sheppardmullin.com/dgiraudo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">attorney profile</a> Denise’s Sheppard Mullin <a href="https://www.sheppardmullin.com/dgiraudo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">attorney profile</a> Greg’s Sheppard Mullin <a href="https://www.sheppardmullin.com/gberk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">attorney profile</a> Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday.  If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sheppard-mullins-nota-bene/id1434557969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sheppard-mullins-nota-bene?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher Radio</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ik3spc76qzkbnshaddtccqi4wum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play</a>, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show.  Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sheppard-mullin-richter-&amp;-hampton-llp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SheppardMullin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SheppardMullin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a> <a href="https://www.sheppardmullin.com/publications-podcasts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sheppard Mullin website</a>  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Labor, Employment, and Immigration in a Pandemic World with Kelly Hensley, Denise Giraudo, and Greg Berk [NB 077]