| FOCUS ON THE NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER ~ SPRING 2024 NEWSLETTER |
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| Happy Spring! | | I hope that this newsletter finds you well. It is hard to believe that it is almost April. I am always reminded that Spring is a time for new beginnings as we emerge from the winter blues. | | The ACC-New York City (“NYC”) Chapter has had a great start to 2024 with some amazing events. In January, we kicked off the year by hosting our first Diversity Event: Diversity in Investigation A Toolkit for Gender & Diversity to Build Better Teams and Improve Investigations. We have also hosted several CLE webinars as well as in person CLE and networking events: Happy Hour event; Global Business Adapts to Evolving Data Protection Laws; Building Partnerships With Outside Counsel; Immediate Employment Law Issue Facing In-House Counsel; Deploying AI in your Business and Products – Legal Risks and Issues. | | If you are looking for ways to give back to the next generation of lawyers, we are hosting our Career Day Program Event at Brooklyn Law School on Monday, April 8. Other April events are: Avoiding Litigation and Developing AI Best Practices and Virtual Community Building Event: Healthcare Industry Roundtable: The Year Ahead. Please check out our events calendar regularly for upcoming events and be on the lookout in early June for our Annual General Counsel Toolkit Full Day CLE. | | We are excited for this year’s programs. On behalf of myself and the ACC-NYC Board, we look forward to you getting more involved with the ACC-NYC Chapter, our members and sponsors and welcoming you at one of our upcoming events. | | Respectfully, | | Tia L. Gilford | | President, ACC New York City Chapter |
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| The ACC-NYC Chapter greatly values the feedback of its membership. Please take a moment to complete the survey to help us better understand your specific interests and needs. This survey will take approximately 3-5 minutes to complete. | | By completing this survey, we will collect your name, company name, title, and email address and additional information to help us optimize for your experience as an ACC-NYC member. Your responses will be kept confidential and not be made public. We will only use your responses for internal purposes in the development of ACC-NYC programs and initiatives. We will not share your personal data with any third parties. For more information on the ACC’s privacy practices, please CLICK HERE. Your submission of a completed survey shall indicate your consent to participate voluntarily in this survey. | | Please assist our efforts by completing the survey here by April 12th. |
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| USCIS Fee Increase: What You Need to Know to Plan Your 2024 Immigration Budget |
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| By: Scott Bettridge & David S. Adams | | Starting April 1, 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement a meaningful fee increase, the first increase since 2016. Numerous case types and specific forms will receive significant fee increases, including but not limited to the following: | - H-1B: Increase from $460 to $780 (70% increase)
- H-1B cap registration fee: Increase from $10 to $215 per registration (2050% increase)
- L-1: Increase from $460 to $1,385 (201% increase)
- TN: Increase from $460 to $1,015 (121% increase)
- EB-5 immigrant petitions: Increase $3,675 to $11,160 (204% increase)
- USCIS claims this is required to avoid backlogs.
- I-129 and I-140: Now subject to a $600 standard asylum program fee.
- Companies with 25 or fewer full-time employees are subject to a $300 fee, and nonprofits are exempt from this fee.
- Premium processing (expedited service): Increase from $2,500 to $2,805 (12% increase)
- However, premium processing will change from calendar to business days, increasing the overall processing time.
| | Obviously, this is a significant fee increase, which will dramatically impact the employer’s immigration budget. For a few tips for employers to immediately consider in light of the fee increases give this article a read from our friends at Cozen O'Connor. | | Read More |
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| SECURE 2.0 Act - Navigating New Retirement Plan Provisions in 2024 |
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| By: Cassandra Labbees & Mason Gardner | | The SECURE 2.0 Act revolutionized retirement planning by simplifying and expanding retirement and health plan benefits. | | Over a year after the legislation became law, provisions are still rolling out. So, what’s new in 2024? | | Epstein Becker Green attorneys Cassandra Labbees and Mason Gardner tell us more about the recent updates and guidance on the SECURE 2.0 Act. | | Read More |
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| AI & You: Key Considerations for a Company’s Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems |
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| By: Bryn Goodman | | Businesses increasingly rely on technology containing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, enhance employee experiences and drive strategic decision-making. The integration of AI into work systems, including Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and other platforms presents, presents both unprecedented opportunities and challenges, though. As companies embrace AI, it is crucial to navigate legal and ethical considerations effectively. | | This article from our colleagues at Fox Rothschild provides actionable insights for companies to evaluate AI systems. | | Read More |
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| NOTES FROM ACC-GLOBAL | | Artificial Intelligence Insights Microsite | | AI is changing legal departments and businesses. To keep ACC members ahead of the latest change, ACC’s Research team has created the Artificial Intelligence Insights Microsite to share the latest on AI-related topics and tools. Check out all the articles and resources curated especially for you! | | Learn more |
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| PAST PRESENTATIONS | | Did you know ACC-NYC curates a webpage of all our past presentations exclusively for our members? Whether you’re looking to reference a particular topic that was raised or you’re curious what you may have missed at an event, make sure to bookmark this important resource, which includes some video recordings of past events! |
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| Be sure to check our Events Page frequently for a listing of our upcoming virtual and in-person events! |
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| ONLINE PHOTO ALBUMS | | View photo galleries from recent ACC-NYC events! |
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| MEMBERSHIP NEWS | | Are you looking to learn more about the full suite of benefits of your ACC Membership? ACC has created a helpful 20-minute membership demonstration video to provide insights into many of the features of ACC.com. | | We encourage you to watch the video and learn more about all the resources your ACC Membership offers! |
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| 2024 Membership Discount Code | | Use code CHP50 for a $50 discount on a new ACC membership. Code is valid for NEW MEMBERS ONLY. (Applicable for all chapters excluding Canadian chapters.) |
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