Editor’s note: Breaches happen all the time in the world of digital commerce, but a hack of Atlanta-based Equifax earlier this year was not your normal, run-of-the-mill data heist. One distinguishing factor was the size of the breach, which was said to have exposed personal records of more than 146 million Americans — nearly half Read more
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Hospitality Students Go Beyond Cigars and Old Cars in Cuba
Editor’s note: This post is sponsored and produced by Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business. When Georgia State University Clinical Professor Leonard Jackson joined the Regynald G. Washington Master of Global Hospitality Management program four years ago, he lobbied to add an overseas travel component to the curriculum. “You can’t go global just Read more
Q&A: How Not to Run Afoul of U.S. Bribery Laws in Foreign Deals
Editor’s note: While bribery has changed in the digital age, the seemingly endless stream of leaks showing government corruption and business complicity means that it’s here to stay. Few Americans would consider the outright offer of cash to a foreign leader. More concerning for most companies are the gray areas where in their zeal to win Read more
Reviewing Six Months of ‘America First’ Immigration Policies
Editor’s note: This is a sponsored commentary article written by Kevin Miner, a partner at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP. President Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States six months ago July 20, promising substantial changes to the nation’s status quo on immigration. On that point, he has Read more
Georgia State Research Tool Helps Companies Measure, Manage Global Risk
Editor’s note: This guest commentary was provided by Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business, a Global Atlanta annual sponsor. With the world in a seemingly constant state of flux, how do companies begin the process of making international decisions? How can students make sense of complex global issues facing the United States and its Read more
H-1B Season’s Here: Skilled Immigrant Caps to Remain Steady, but Companies Should Act Now
Editor’s note: This commentary article is sponsored by the immigration law firm of Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP It’s March, and while accountants are knee-deep in income taxes, we business immigration attorneys are deeply embedded in our own very busy season: H-1B cap preparation. It has become routine every year in our world: rushing to file petitions for the Read more
Fragomen Update: Trump Executive Orders Could Create Backlogs for Skilled Immigration
Just a week into his presidency, Donald J . Trump has already issued a number of executive orders relating to immigration and border security that will have a direct effect on high-skilled immigrants and the businesses that employ them.
World’s Largest Business Immigration Law Firm Partners With Global Atlanta
The Atlanta office of Fragomen Worldwide, the world’s largest law firm solely focused on business immigration, is partnering with Global Atlanta to deliver insight to readers on current immigration issues affecting global business in an especially unpredictable political climate. The recent presidential elections have undoubtedly created a conundrum for certain undocumented immigrants. A less-explored topic is the uncertainty Read more
Official: Barbados a Conduit for Investment Into Cuba, Africa and Beyond
A decorated ”Bajan” chef prepared dishes inspired by her country, and the Atlanta community brought its interest in the Caribbean nation of Barbados as its representatives previewed an upcoming cultural and investment summit during a Buckhead reception April 21.
‘Chindia’ Summit Examines Effects of Chinese, Indian Expansion
Editor’s note: This post is sponsored and written by the Kennesaw State University Division of Global Affairs Diplomats, business leaders, policymakers and academics will all come together next week in Atlanta to discuss the growing influence of India and China on the world stage. The 2016 Chindia Summit (Chindia is a portmanteau of India and Read more
