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Jennifer Grady
- May 20, 2020
- 5 min
40% of Laid off Employees Won’t Be Re-hired. What Will You Do If You’re One of Them?
by Jennifer Grady, Esq. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released unemployment data on May 8 showing that the U.S. economy lost over 20 million jobs in April, and the unemployment rate spiked to 14.7 percent, the worst since the Great Depression. However, due to the way the reporting was calculated, this number is estimated to be closer to 20%. A recent white paper from the Becker Friedman Institute at the University of Chicago (COVID-19 Is Also a Reallocation Shock) e
Jennifer Grady
- Feb 26, 2020
- 3 min
Webinar 03/05/20: How Will The California AB-5 Law Affect The Event Planning Industry?
In the the biggest piece of employment news in the last year, on September 18, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law A.B. 5, solidifying a tighter standard of rules for classifying a worker as an independent contractor. The new standard, known as the Dynamex standard, codifies and expands the earlier California Supreme Court decision, Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles. It took effect on January 1, 2020, and affects anyone who is
Jennifer Grady
- Dec 20, 2017
- 4 min
Exciting News for Foreign Entrepreneurs: The International Entrepreneur Rule Is Back!
Great news for foreign entrepreneurs looking for a way to pursue startup opportunities in the United States! A Federal Judge has blocked an effort by the Trump Administration to delay implementation of the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), also known as the Entrepreneur Parole Rule, an Obama-era program that would give international entrepreneurs the opportunity to come to the United States to develop and operate start-up businesses. Although the IER was published duri
Jennifer Grady
- Jul 27, 2017
- 4 min
Visa Options for Entrepreneurs and Recent Grads: H-1B Visa through Global Entrepreneur in Residence
In the absence of an official “startup visa”, and in lieu of the International Entrepreneur Parole Rule, which has now been postponed until March 2018, organizations and programs exist that help entrepreneurs from around the world establish their businesses in the U.S. These programs are generally geared towards assisting international students who have developed a technology or innovation with launching a start-up in the U.S. that creates high-paying jobs. H-1B Visa through
Jennifer Grady
- Oct 19, 2016
- 2 min
The Grady Firm Attorneys Speak to Students at UCI Blackstone Launch Pad on business and visa options
Founding Attorney, Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. Jennifer Grady, Esq. is an experienced speaker and accomplished mentor in the areas of business, employment, and immigration law. She has lectured extensively throughout the US, Canada, Argentina, and Chile about business and immigration topics for entrepreneurs. If you are interested in engaging Jennifer as a speaker or trainer at your company or organization, or to learn more about the event, please contact us. Anthony E. Mance,
Jennifer Grady
- Sep 20, 2016
- 2 min
Immigrant Entrepreneurs May Be Able to Remain in the U.S. on Parole Under New Rule Proposed by DHS
On August 31, 2016 , the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed an amendment to its regulations in an effort to increase and enhance entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation in the United States. The proposed rule would allow for the use of “parole” on a case-by-case basis for certain Startup entrepreneurs whose entry into the United States would provide a significant public benefit through “the substantial and demonstrated potential for rapid business growth an
Jennifer Grady
- May 31, 2016
- 3 min
California Employers: Prepare for New Overtime Rules Effective December 1, 2016
On May 18, 2016, President Obama and Secretary Perez announced the Department of Labor’s final rule updating overtime regulations, to the disappointment of many employers. The new rule, which will automatically provide overtime pay protections to over four million workers within its first year of implementation, goes into effect on December 1, 2016. The Department published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on July 6, 2015 (80 FR 38515) and in
Jennifer Grady
- May 6, 2016
- 2 min
Jennifer Grady Esq. to Host Fireside Chat at UCI Blackstone LaunchPad
On May 23, 2016, Jennifer Grady Esq. will host an informative “Fireside Chat” about the various immigration options that are available to foreign students upon graduation from U.S. undergraduate or graduate programs. The event will take place at the Blackstone Launchpad of University of California, Irvine. The program will be recorded and available for later viewing by members of the international Blackstone Launchpad community. The esteemed UCI Blackstone Launchpad was found
Jennifer Grady
- Feb 11, 2016
- 2 min
The Grady Firm Attends BC Tech Summit in Vancouver, Canada and Hosts Legal Seminar
BC Tech Summit 2016 at Canada Place in Vancouver, Canada In January, The Grady Firm attorneys connected with Vancouver area technology businesses and entrepreneurs at the #BCTECH Summit. With more than 8,500 of British Columbia’s top universities, companies, and entrepreneurs, in attendance, BC Tech Summit is the largest business technology conference in British Columbia on the west coast of Canada. Jennifer Grady, Esq. at the #BCTECH Summit 2016 in Vancouver The #BCTECH Summ
Jennifer Grady
- Jan 4, 2016
- 1 min
The Grady Firm to Host Seminar on Expanding to the US in Vancouver January 20, 2016
After a successful and productive engagement with Vancouver Start Up Week in September, California-based business and immigration attorney, Jennifer Grady Esq., is returning to Vancouver in January 2016. During her visit, Jennifer will be attending the BC Tech Summit, and will will also be meeting with entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and people interested in expanding their business into the United States. On Wednesday, January 20, Jennifer will be hosting a “meet and g
Jennifer Grady
- Oct 15, 2015
- 3 min
The Grady Firm Joins the Roster for LA Innovation Week as Presenter on Startup Legal Issues
Los Angeles Innovation Week 2015 Launches With More Than 100 Events, Exhibiting LA’s Global Leadership in Innovation On Tuesday, October 20, Jennifer Grady will be addressing entrepreneurs with ways to protect their innovative small businesses thorough “The Top 10 Tools Business Owners Need to Know From a Business and Employment Law Attorney.” The presentation will take place from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at The Grady Firm headquarters in the Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles.
Jennifer Grady
- Sep 30, 2015
- 7 min
Can’t Afford a Green Card Just Yet? How to Obtain Permanent Residency Through the E-2 Visa
by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Anthony Mance, Esq. The E-2 treaty investor visa can be a great way for a foreign entrepreneur to open a business and live and work in the United States legally. What’s more, it is relatively affordable in that it only requires a “substantial” capital investment in a bona fide U.S. enterprise (usually in the amount of $100,000 to $250,000). The investor must be seeking to enter the United States solely to develop and direct the investment enterp
Jennifer Grady
- Mar 3, 2015
- 2 min
Santiago, Chile Named to Top 5 Emerging Startup Hubs by Inc. Magazine
By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. Santiago, Chile The March 2015 issue of Inc. Magazine named Santiago de Chile one of the top five emerging Startup hubs for opportunities to launch or expand internationally. According to Inc. Magazine, one of the top draws to Santiago, a city of 6.3 million inhabitants, is Start-up Chile, the government-sponsored incubator program that attracts top international talent with a one-year visa, free workspace, and $33,000 in seed money that does not
Jennifer Grady
- Mar 3, 2015
- 2 min
Santiago, Chile Named to Top 5 Emerging Startup Hubs by Inc. Magazine
By Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. The March 2015 issue of Inc. Magazine named Santiago de Chile one of the top five emerging Startup hubs for opportunities to launch or expand internationally. According to Inc. Magazine, one of the top draws to Santiago, a city of 6.3 million inhabitants, is Start-up Chile, the government-sponsored incubator program that attracts top international talent with a one-year visa, free workspace, and $33,000 in seed money that does not have to be repai
Jennifer Grady
- Nov 13, 2014
- 1 min
The Grady Firm Will be Attending Be Great Fest in Los Angeles on November 14, 2014
Speakers include the CEOs of ShoeDazzle, LegalZoom, Playboy, The Honest Company, and the Founder of Nordstrom.com. “Be Great Fest is a well-attended (read: packed) event that draws a unique blend of serious entrepreneurs, investors and press – all whirled together in a fun, social atmosphere.” -Tony Mariotti, Friendbuy About The Grady Firm, P.C. The Grady Firm, P.C. attorneys specialize in helping businesses grow and succeed through employment, business, and immigration law a
Jennifer Grady
- Nov 13, 2014
- 1 min
The Grady Firm Will be Attending Be Great Fest in Los Angeles on November 14, 2014
Speakers include the CEOs of ShoeDazzle, LegalZoom, Playboy, The Honest Company, and the Founder of Nordstrom.com. “Be Great Fest is a well-attended (read: packed) event that draws a unique blend of serious entrepreneurs, investors and press – all whirled together in a fun, social atmosphere.” -Tony Mariotti, Friendbuy #BeGreatFest #Startuplawyer #BusinessLawyer #entrepreneur #thegradyfirm #Startups
Jennifer Grady
- Jun 14, 2014
- 3 min
What Types of Lending Options are Available to help Entrepreneurs Start and Grow Their Businesses?
PERSONAL LOANS, BANK LOANS, AND SBA LOANS by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Tristan Younghaus, Esq. Starting a business can be an exciting, yet costly endeavor. Entrepreneurs need startup capital to cover the cost of living expenses, salaries, overhead, legal fees, filing fees, marketing/advertising, shipping costs, and even production costs. There are numerous funding options available, from interest free loans to venture capital. In this two part series, we will explore the va
Jennifer Grady
- Jun 14, 2014
- 4 min
What Types of Lending Options are Available to help Entrepreneurs Start and Grow Their Businesses?
by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Tristan Younghaus, Esq. PERSONAL LOANS, BANK LOANS, AND SBA LOANS Starting a business can be an exciting, yet costly endeavor. Entrepreneurs need startup capital to cover the cost of living expenses, salaries, overhead, legal fees, filing fees, marketing/advertising, shipping costs, and even production costs. There are numerous funding options available, from interest free loans to venture capital. In this two part series, we will explore the va
Jennifer Grady
- Jun 3, 2014
- 2 min
How Do You Save Your Marriage from Your Startup? Who Gets the Company in the Divorce?
Excerpt From Inc. Magazine “Maintaining a marriage is hard enough as it is. The national divorce rate is at an all-time high, and it has doubled for Americans over age 35 in the past two decades, according to an April report by researchers at the University of Minnesota. Nearly half of all people who have been married undergo a divorce or separation by their late 50s. Though there has been scant research on the topic of entrepreneurs and divorce, many founders say that the ov