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Fatal accident in Wisconsin involving farm tractor

Owning the family farm these days is not as “rural” as it was in the past. The days of riding the tractor across the farm without coming into contact with other vehicles are over. Sometimes, it becomes necessary for farmers to drive their equipment, such as tractors, on the main roads.

Police search for truck in fatal auto accident in Appleton

Police have released video of a pickup truck believed to be involved in the hit-and-run death of a Wisconsin man. The auto accident took place sometime before 1:15 a.m. on Nov. 9 in Appleton.

USCIS Completes H2B Lottery Under One-Time Expansion of FY-2018 Cap

On May 31, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began receiving H2B petitions under the temporary final rule that increased the numerical H2B cap through the end of the current fiscal year (FY-2018) by only 15,000.

USCIS to Establish New Office to Investigate and Refer Denaturalization Cases

On June 11, 2018, the Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), L. Francis Cissna, told the Associated Press in an interview that the USCIS is preparing to launch an office to pursue denaturalization cases.

THE NATURE OF A TIMESHARE – IS IT EVEN ‘REAL’

Learn more about how to get rid of your timeshare!

TIMESHARE POINTS CHURNING THE BARRELL

Learn More About Getting Rid Of Your Timeshare!

DOS Strongly Advises Against Adoptions from Democratic Republic of the Congo For Time Being

On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Department of State issued an adoption alert strongly recommending against the adoption of children at this time from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

USCIS Assists in Criminal Asylum Fraud Case

On June 7, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a story about its assisting the Department of Justice (DOJ) in obtaining a conviction in an asylum fraud case.

USCIS to Recall Approximately 800 Form I-589-related EADs Due to Production Error

On June 21, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin recalling approximately 800 incorrectly printed Employment Authorization Documents that were issued in conjunction with the Form I-589, Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal.

Whistleblower Cases Filed Against Corporate Thieves Should be Encouraged, Not Prevented

Baseless civil lawsuits should be dismissed. They clog up the court system and take resources away from legal claims that have genuine merit. The challenge is separating those that are filed with little or no foundation and those that deserve the court’s attention. This includes whistleblower cases filed by those trying to stop fraud against government entities. Whether a case goes forward should be based on the facts and law, not politics, but a recent Department of Justice (DOJ) memo indicates that may become part of the equation.

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