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June 2024 Visa Bulletin – Minor Advances for EB-3/Other Workers India; Retrogression Forecast for EB-2/EB-3 Worldwide Starting July
The Visa Bulletin is released monthly by the Department of State in collaboration with US Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Bulletin is used to determine when a sponsored foreign national can submit the final step of the green card process, or if already pending, when the final step can be adjudicated.
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Data Privacy Guide - India
Introduction - The legal regime in India relating to data protection and privacy has undergone a significant re-haul and revamp. The Digital Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”) received the President’s assent and was published in the official Gazette in India on August 11, 2023. Even though the DPDPA has been published in the Gazette, the date on which the statute will come into force is yet to be notified by the Government. The PDPA provides for the protection of the individual’s rights in relation to their personal data which is in digital form or has been digitized subsequently. It further extends beyond the borders in case processing of personal data occurs outside of India as regards goods or services being provided to persons located in India.
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Update to Overboard Crew Member From Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience Cruise Ship
We recently received information regarding the crew member from Ambassador’s Ambience cruise ship who was lost at sea last week. His name is Ison Dias, age 27, from Goa, India. He is single and survived by two parents who are reportedly living in the U.K. where the Ambience is home-ported. He reportedly was last seen...
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Think Big: Ninth Circuit Provides Another Reason to Engage Entities, Not Individuals, in Independent Contractor Agreements
The world’s largest passenger elevator is inside the Jio World Center building in Mumbai, India. It can hold 235 people and is designed to cater to large gatherings, such as weddings or convention attendees. The elevator has glass windows, offers panoramic views of the gardens below, and features a crystal-studded ceiling. It has two sofas...
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Petition Summary: Certain Chrome Cast Iron Grinding Media from India
On April 26, 2024, Magotteaux Inc. (hereinafter the “Magotteaux,” or “Petitioner”), filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of certain high chrome cast iron grinding media from India. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION The following language describes the imported merchandise from India that is within the scope of this...
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Petition Summary: Ceramic Tile from India
On April 19, 2024, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile (“FTCT”), “the Coalition”, or “Petitioner”), filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of ceramic tile from India. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION The following language describes the imported merchandise from India that is within the scope of...
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- Resounding Victory For Copyright 'Agents'
- IBC - NCLAT Fornightly Summary (October 16, 2023 ' October 31, 2023)