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USCIS Releases Two Charts on Rescission of DACA

On September 13, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a simple chart explaining what the rescission of DACA means for those who have DACA and those who were considering applying or in the process of applying on September 5, 2017.

Credit Card Debt After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: How to Avoid It!

Not everyone who files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is necessarily guilty of money mismanagement; illness, unemployment, or an accident may have caused their finances to spiral out of control.

Archived Article on Eligibility Requirements for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

On September 5, 2017, acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine C. Duke rescinded the 2012 memorandum authorizing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). We explain the reasoning behind the decision and its implementation in a full article.

Traveling With Pending Charges

What happens if you have charges pending against you and you need to travel? Maybe you travel often for work, or were arrested in a state where you don’t live. Are you within your legal rights to do so?

What To Do When You Get Pulled Over By the Police

No one wants to get pulled over, but it seems like one of those things that just happens sooner or later. Make sure you know what to do if you get pulled over to best protect yourself and your rights.

What You Need To Know About Personal Injury Cases

If you have been injured and feel you may have a right to compensation for your time and suffering, there are a few things you should know.

What To Do In Auto Accidents

Once you’ve got yourself taken care of, you’ll want to think about hiring an attorney. Insurance companies can be difficult to deal with when seeking compensation for an accident.

What To Do In Auto Accidents

Once you’ve got yourself taken care of, you’ll want to think about hiring an attorney. Insurance companies can be difficult to deal with when seeking compensation for an accident.

Common Mistakes that Might Lead to Medical Malpractice

Under most state laws, medical malpractice is defined as an act or omission by a healthcare provider, such as a physician, that deviates from the normal standards of practice in the medical field, which causes a patient injury or death. Medical malpractice is a type of tort law and involves civil court and not criminal proceedings. Medical malpractice lawsuits attempt to provide financial compensation to a patient who was provided substandard care and was injured.

Singaporean Blogger Amos Lee Granted Asylum in the United States

On September 26, 2017, Sophia Tareen of the Associated Press reported that the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) had upheld a decision granting asylum in the United States to Amos Yee, a teenage blogger and a national and citizen of Singapore.

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