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DHS to Terminate TPS for Nepal

On April 26, 2018, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen announced the termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Nepal. Nepal’s current TPS designation began on June 24, 2015. Nepal’s current TPS extension runs through June 24, 2018.

President Trump Hosts Illegal Immigration Roundtable in Long Island, Focusing on MS-13

On May 23, 2018, President Donald Trump hosted a roundtable on immigration in Bethpage, New York. The roundtable focused extensively on the threat of the MS-13 gang and how its activities intersect with illegal immigration and alien smuggling.

Evidence That Should be Collected to Win a Truck Accident Case

Critical evidence in trucking accident lawsuits should be obtained sooner rather than later after the crash. This is a summary of some of the information to get.

DHS to Terminate TPS for Honduras

On May 4, 2018, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen announced her determination to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Honduras. Honduras initial TPS designation date was January 5, 1999.

Student Loan Borrowers Take Out Larger Sums for Private Colleges

Student loan borrowers are often held responsible for making payments of over $350 a month, not only straining budgets but also straining marriages to the point of divorce.

EOIR Swears in 23 New Immigration Judges

On August 16, 2018, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it had sworn in 23 new immigration judges. With the 23 new immigration judges, the immigration judge corps numbers 351.

Internships: To pay or not to pay?

Whether an intern is entitled to payment is a complex issue. If not properly categorized and compensated, an "intern" may be entitled to wages.

How can you combat motorcycle unawareness?

On behalf of Law Offices of Seaton & Bates, PLLC posted in Motorcycle Wrecks on Friday, May 25, 2018. As a motorcyclist in Tennessee, you understand the risks associated with riding alongside covered vehicles.

Distracted drivers: Is there one in your midst?

On behalf of Law Offices of Seaton & Bates, PLLC on Friday, June 1, 2018. How many times a day do you drive somewhere? If you're similar to the average Tennessee motorist, you may have to get behind the wheel two, three or more times in a single day.

Summer is high-risk time for collisions in Tennessee

On behalf of Law Offices of Seaton & Bates, PLLC on Friday, July 27, 2018. If you're a baby boomer or older, you may recall a time in the U.S. when it was commonplace for families to take Sunday drives.

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