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Immigration Compliance and the importance for companies to have a compliance program.

Will a Georgia DUI automatically suspend my driver's license?

You have 10 business days to request an Administrative License Suspension Hearing or your privilege to drive in Georgia will be suspended on the 31st day!

LLC Protection Returns to Florida

Florida now has a statute to protect LLC members from attachment of their membership interests.

Immigration by Investment

This article discusses some issues of importance to anyone considering immigration by investment to the United States.

New Labor Effective April 1, 2011, Will Heavily Impact Restaurants and Small Businesses in New York

Effective April 1, 2011, New York State employers will be required to provide employees with detailed wage summaries. Small businesses and employers will face increased penalties for wage/hour violations and failure to provide notices. Is your business ready?

A Rise in Mortgage Fraud

As reported in the August 23, 2010 edition of the Wall Street Journal, mortgage fraud is again on the rise after a precipitous decline following its 2006 peak.

Bank of America Still Being Punished for Merrill Lynch Merger

Bank of America is currently locked in a legal battle with the SEC over information disclosure issues stemming from the period before its merger with Merrill Lynch.

Florida Bankruptcy Exemptions

Florida's decision to "opt-out" of the Federal Exemption Scheme has traditionally provided protections for Florida residents who file bankruptcy.

Winding Down: How to Properly Close Your Business

When closing down a business for any reason, it is important to take a number of steps to protect your legal interests.

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