by ufarooq | Dec 13, 2017 | Umar Farooq Esq. P.C.
This blog post will inform a US company on the necessary steps to take to establish a proper relationship with a foreign independent contractor, tax and withholding requirements, and shielding itself from liability. It will also serve as a helpful guide for foreign... 
by ufarooq | Dec 8, 2017 | Umar Farooq Esq. P.C.
Whether or not you have registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), if you are operating a business, you likely have trademarks. A trademark is any word, phrase, symbol, or design, which distinguishes the source of goods. Your company name... 
by ufarooq | Nov 22, 2017 | Umar Farooq Esq. P.C.
Non-compete clauses have become a hot button topic, especially in tech. A non-compete clause is a type of contractual restrictive covenant in which an employee promises not to work for an employer’s competitors. Historically, non-competes were reserved for highly... 
by ufarooq | Nov 22, 2017 | Umar Farooq Esq. P.C.
What do Bitcoins have in common with Florida oranges? This isn’t the setup to terrible joke, it’s an introduction to the Howey Test, a legal tool developed by the Supreme Court in 1946 to identify investment contracts and securities. The relevance of nine old men... 
by ufarooq | Nov 2, 2017 | Umar Farooq Esq. P.C.
The benefits of a United States bank account are clear to many non-resident aliens, international businesses, and international businesspeople, but opening one has become frustrating for non-US persons after 9/11 and the passing of the Patriot Act. Unclear regulations...