OVERSTAYS: Keep an eye on your I-94
International travelers are usually aware that they can remain in a foreign country for a limited time. If they remain longer than allowed, they have overstayed their lawful presence in the country. That can have consequences.
Note: A visa validity period does not indicate how long they may remain in the USA. A visa simply means that the holder can request admission at a port of entry such...
Navigating Non-Compete Agreements in Swedish Employment Contracts
What are Non-Compete Agreements?
Non-compete agreements, also known as non-competition clauses, are contractual provisions that restrict employees from engaging in competitive activities that may undermine the interests of their current employer. These agreements are commonly included in employment contracts to prevent employees from soliciting clients, using confidential information, or...
Can I get legal expenses cover?
Legal protection means that your insurance can cover part of your costs for a lawyer or solicitor. Usually the insurance company will cover around 75-80% of the costs up to a certain limit. The limit varies but is usually between 75,000 SEK and 300,000 SEK. Any costs above this limit must be paid by yourself.
Legal protection is included in most insurance policies, but the conditions...
Damages and liquidated damages under AB 04
There are two types of financial penalties for breach of contract: damages and liquidated damages.
Most people are probably familiar with the meaning of damages. Damages mean compensation for a harm that someone has caused. Sweden’s Tort Liability Act of 1972 governs compensation for damages arising from personal injury (e.g. broken bones) or property damage (e.g. broken windows)...
How does the US visa interview work?
People applying for a visa to the United States, at least for the first application, usually need to visit the embassy for an interview. Here is a brief description of what to expect at the interview.
To begin with, it is worth noting that the “interview” does not resemble the meeting that one generally associates with the word “interview”. Most people may...
Administrative Processing, Visa USA
What is Administrative Processing?
When applying for a visa to the United States, there are three possible outcomes: visa approval, or denial, or something called “administrative processing.” When the third option is considered, the applicant will receive a letter referencing Section 221(g) of the Act. The status of the current application is stated to be “refused”,...
Swedish Construction Law, Part 2 Changes and Additional Work under AB 04
In General
Part 1 of this series of blogs, I presented an overview of AB 04, the general terms and conditions that often are chosen to regulate commercial construction projects in Sweden. https://primalaw.se/swedish-construction-law-part-1-introduction-to-ab-04/?lang=en. In this blog, I will address how AB 04 regulates changes in the project. Changes in this regard encompass changing the...
Swedish Construction Law, Part 1 Introduction to AB 04
Construction law in Sweden is regulated primarily by two regimes. If the buyer is a consumer, the relationship is governed by the Act on Consumer Services (1985:716). I will address consumer construction in a later blog. If the buyer is not a consumer, for example commercial or municipal entities, the Act on Consumer Services does not apply. To fill this vacuum, a consortium of interested...
Equine Law – Inspection Prior to Purchasing a Horse
As is the case when purchasing most objects, the buyer should inspect the horse prior to purchase to ensure that it corresponds to the buyer’s expectations and is not defective. The purpose of the investigation is to inform the buyer of the condition of the object being purchased. Since horses are not inanimate objects but rather are animals, it is recommended the inspection take place...
SWEDISH LANDLORD-TENANT LAW
Landlord-Tenant law in Sweden differs from laws governing leases in many other countries. Foreigners planning on renting or acquiring rental properties should seek legal guidance to understand the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants.
Swedish landlord-tenant laws distinguish between commercial leases and residential leases and regulate the two kinds of leases differently. In...