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[19 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
What Social Media Companies Should Know About the Contract

Sheheryar T. Sardar discusses Social Media companies and their potential contract issues.
Social media has grown exponentially in the last decade, with enterprising companies creating uncontested market space in the online and digital industries. Whether its new search engines or unique services offered to niche markets within the browsing population, social media has transcended all ages, incomes and geographic regions.   Due to the fast-paced nature of social media, ambitious entrepreneurs often overlook the need for contracts for their business. While staying ahead of the competition is paramount, creating …

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[3 Nov 2009 | Comments Off | ]

Disputes do not always arise outside of an entity.  Often times the disputes arise within an entity such as a partnership or a corporation.  This misconduct may be in the form of embezzlement, usurping corporate opportunities, fraud, or freeze out of  a minority shareholder.  Sometimes a majority partner may prevent other members of the corporation from seeing the books or will move forward with a corporate decision without agreement. Contact us at 631.838.0178 or sardar@sardarlawfirm.com for a consultation.
Our attorneys have experience in working within corporate structures, allowing us to better …

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[3 Nov 2009 | Comments Off | ]
QUI TAM/ WHISTLEBLOWER ACTIONS

If you know that the company you work for is engaged in fraud against the government you can take action by filing a lawsuit against them, called a “Qui Tam” suit.  A successful qui tam suit may result in a sizeable award plus compensation for your attorneys fees. Contact us at 631.838.0178 or sardar@sardarlawfirm.com for a consultation.
“Qui tam” is a defined as: an action that private individuals can bring on behalf of the Federal or New York state government against an individual or organization for fraud.  Common violations include …

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[3 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]

The SARDAR LAW FIRM offers strategic representation to individual and corporate clients in regards to H-1B Visas. Contact us at 631.838.0178 to set up a consultation, or email us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com.
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows business professionals to work in the United States for a specific amount of time.  Email us at sardar@sardarlawfirm.com or call 631.838.0178 for more information or a consultation.
Employer Requirements:

The job offer must be in a specialty occupation such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, etc.
There are criteria for wages offered and the actual job performed
No U.S. citizen …

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[3 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
E2:  Investor Visas

Foreign investors who invest a “substantial amount of capital” in a US business, and who will develop and direct the business may apply for the E2 investor visa, if their country of citizenship has the required treaty (Pakistan has this treaty) with the US. Foreign companies whose owners are nationals of a treaty country may potentially petition their employees for the E2 visa.