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What SEC form is filed once a year by publicly held companies?

Form 10-K

Publicly held companies are required to file an annual report known as the 10-K. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's financial performance, including audited financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and other relevant information. It is a crucial document for investors and regulators to assess the company's financial health and make informed decisions. The 10-K filing is mandatory and helps ensure transparency and accountability in the corporate sector.

Which three countries file the most immigration applications to the United States?

Mexico, India, and China.

In 2022, more than 533,000 authorized immigrants came to the U.S. from Mexico, making it the leading source of immigration. India followed with nearly 490,000 immigrants, and China was third with approximately 115,000 immigrants. This data remained similar in 2024.

Everyone knows that ILS officially was founded in January 2021. However, when did the firm soft open for business?

A. July 2020

B. December 2020

C. December 2019

D. March 2020, when COVID first began

Name all the discovery tools provided under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 30 to 36 (5 total)

Deposition (FRCP 30)

Interrogatories (FRCP 33)

RFPs (FRCP 34)

Physical and Mental Examinations (FRCP 35)

RFAs (FRCP 36)

What is the most popular fruit produced and consumed in the world?

Banana

Which drafting approach best ensures that a party can obtain specific performance as a remedy for breach of contract?

A. Including a liquidated damages clause

B. Explicitly stating that monetary damages are insufficient

C. Requiring disputes to be resolved via arbitration

D. Adding an indemnity clause

Answer: B. Explicitly stating that monetary damages are insufficient

Under what specific conditions can H1B visa be extended beyond the standard six-year limit? (2 conditions, each is worth of 10 points)

(1) Pending Green Card Process and (2) Recapturing Time.

The maximum initial duration of stay for an H-1B visa is three years. This can be extended by an additional three years, for a total of six years. Beyond this, extensions may be granted under specific conditions outlined in the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act (AC21):

Pending Green Card Process:

If the H-1B holder has filed for permanent residency (green card) and their labor certification or immigrant petition (Form I-140) has been pending for at least 365 days, they may be eligible for annual one-year extensions.
If the H-1B holder's I-140 petition is approved, but their green card cannot be immediately issued due to visa number unavailability (e.g., due to country-specific caps), they may qualify for three-year extensions.

Recapturing Time:

Time spent outside the U.S. during the H-1B validity period does not count toward the six-year limit and may be "recaptured" to extend the visa duration.

What are the four core values of ILS? (must answer all four)

We Care

We are Responsive

We are Diligent

We Solve Problems

Under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), an "aggrieved employee" is allowed to bring a civil action on behalf of themselves and other current or former employees for Labor Code violations. Before a PAGA lawsuit can be filed in court, what specific procedural step must the employee complete?

Before filing a PAGA lawsuit, the employee must submit a written notice to the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) detailing the specific Labor Code violations. This notice must also be provided to the employer. The purpose of this step is to give the LWDA an opportunity to investigate and potentially take over enforcement of the claims.

Bonus Points Opportunity [20 points]

The phrase “With great power comes great responsibility” is often associated with which of the following individual?

A. Barack Obama

B. John F. Kennedy

C. Spider Man

D. Superman

In contract drafting, what is the primary legal distinction between representations and warranties?

Representations are statements about past or present facts that can give rise to claims for misrepresentation, while warranties are promises about the future that allow for claims of breach of contract.

Under U.S. immigration law, what is the legal doctrine that allows non-citizens to remain in the country even if they are subject to removal?

The doctrine is known as Cancellation of Removal.

This form of relief is granted by an immigration judge and typically requires the non-citizen to have:

Lived continuously in the U.S. for at least 10 years;
Demonstrated "good moral character"; and
Proved that removal would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child.

Which company is the first client of ILS?

Geekplus

Under California civil procedure, a motion for summary judgment must be filed within a specific timeframe before the hearing. What is the briefing schedule for this motion? (i.e. Motion for Summary Judgment must be filed _____ days before the hearing date; Opposition must be filed ____ days before the hearing date; Reply must be filed ____ days before the hearing date.)

75; 14; 5

A machine is generally not considered "human" under current understanding, as the key distinction lies in the lack of consciousness and inherent human qualities like emotions, self-awareness, and the ability to experience subjective reality. However, a machine would be considered “human like” if it can fool a human into believing it is a person through its interactions. This is called the ______ test.

Turing Test, which is named about Alan Turing, the father of computers and artificial intelligence.

Under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA), a valid waiver of claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) in the context of a group layoff must provide employees aged 40 or older with a minimum of ___ days to consider the agreement and a ___-day period to revoke the agreement after signing

The employee must have 45 days to consider the agreement, followed by a revocation period of at least 7 days after signing.

Double Points Opportunity

[40 Points] Any other requirements when providing such separation agreement for a group termination context?

The U.S. immigration system categorizes visas into two primary types: Nonimmigrant Visas and Immigrant Visas. Each visa type serves a specific purpose, reflecting the intent of the applicant's stay.

Name 5 types of Nonimmigrant Visas (20 points) and 3 types of immigrant visas (20 points).

Bonus points opportunity if you can name additional visa types (5 for 10 points).

Nonimmigrant Visas (Temporary Stay)

These visas are for individuals entering the U.S. temporarily for specific purposes like tourism, work, study, or medical treatment.

Tourism and Business
- B-1: Business visitors.
- B-2: Tourists and visitors for pleasure.
Student and Exchange Visitors
- F-1: Academic students.
- M-1: Vocational students.
- J-1: Exchange visitors.
Temporary Work
- H-1B: Specialty occupations.
- H-2A: Temporary agricultural workers.
- H-2B: Temporary non-agricultural workers.
- H-3: Trainees.
- L-1: Intracompany transferees.
- O-1: Individuals with extraordinary ability.
- P-1: Athletes and entertainers.
- Q-1: Cultural exchange visitors.
Investor and Trade
- E-1: Treaty traders.
- E-2: Treaty investors.
Religious Workers
- R-1: Religious workers.
Diplomats and Government Officials
- A-1: Diplomats.
- G-1: Representatives of international organizations.
Media and Journalists
- I: Foreign media.
Transit and Crew Members
- C-1: Transit through the U.S.
- D: Crew members on vessels or aircraft.

Immigrant Visas (Permanent Stay)

These visas are for individuals intending to live permanently in the U.S., often referred to as "Green Card" pathways.

Family-Based Visas
- IR-1: Spouse of a U.S. citizen.
- IR-2: Unmarried children of U.S. citizens under 21.
- F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4: Various family preference categories.
Employment-Based Visas
- EB-1: Priority workers (extraordinary ability, executives, etc.).
- EB-2: Professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability.
- EB-3: Skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled laborers.
- EB-4: Special immigrants (religious workers, broadcasters, etc.).
- EB-5: Immigrant investors.
Humanitarian Visas
- U: Victims of certain crimes.
- T: Victims of trafficking.
- SI, SQ: Special Immigrants (e.g., Afghan/Iraqi translators).
Diversity Visa (DV)
- Commonly known as the "Green Card Lottery."

Other Special Categories

K-1: Fiancé(e) of U.S. citizens.
K-2: Children of K-1 visa holders.

ILS’s client base has been growing steadily at what rate over the past three years?

A. 90 to 100%

B. 70 to 80%

C. 50 to 60%

D. 40 to 50%

In a landmark Delaware Chancery Court case, Tesla's board-approved compensation package for Elon Musk was partially invalidated due to concerns over corporate governance. Which of the following was a key reason for the court's decision?

A. Musk's compensation was deemed excessive compared to industry standards.

B. The board lacked sufficient independence when approving the package.

C. The compensation package was found to violate federal securities law.

D. The performance milestones were too low to meet legal standards.

Bonus Points Opportunity [40 points]

Out of 115 Supreme Court Justices who have served on the SCOTUS, how many are women?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

Bonus Points Opportunity [40 points]

Under Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL), which of the following corporate actions typically requires mandatory shareholder approval?

A. Issuing additional shares of stock (only the Board)

B. A merger or consolidation, or the sale of all or substantially all of the corporation's assets

C. Adoption of a new corporate bylaws

D. Change the number of directors

B. A merger or consolidation, or the sale of all or substantially all of the corporation's assets

Triple Points Opportunity:

[50 points] Name the DGCL Section that provides "Mergers and Acquisitions" requires shareholder approval.

[50 points] Name the DGCL Section that provides "Sales of all or substantially all assets" requires shareholder approval.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was established as part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following the Homeland Security Act of 2002. Before 2002, which two agencies handled USCIS’s functions?

Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS):

The INS, established in 1933, was responsible for enforcing immigration laws, processing immigration benefits, and overseeing naturalization. It managed both enforcement (border security and deportation) and benefits (visa issuance, adjustment of status, etc.).

U.S. Customs Service:

Prior to 2003, U.S. Customs was responsible for regulating the entry of individuals and goods into the United States, including the inspection of immigrants at the border.

Bonus Points Opportunity

USCIS inherited the immigration benefits and naturalization functions from the INS, while the immigration enforcement functions were transferred to which agencies? [20 points for each, 2 total]

There are many reasons that contribute to ILS’s success today. What is one reason about which clients consistently believe that sets ILS apart?

A. Fast and prompt response speed.

B. Consistent, high-quality work product.

C. Vast amount of knowledge regarding the fields of practice.

D. Practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

E. An amazing team of lawyers that work together as one unit.

The practice of voir dire has a long history rooted in legal traditions. What is the literal meaning of the term "voir dire”?

A. Judge by questioning.

B. Speak the truth.

C. Verify and decide.

D. Decide for myself.

What does ChatGPT stand for?

Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer

Bonus Points Opportunity [50 points]