Legal Articles, General Practice

ICE Increases Arrests of Applicants at Interviews for Marriage-Based Immigrant Visas

On April 19, 2018, the New York Times published an interesting article titled “A Marriage Used to Prevent Deportation. Not Anymore.” The article discusses situations in which individuals with outstanding final orders of removal seek immigrant visas based on bona fide marriages to U.S. citizens.

USCIS Posts Ellis Island Documentary

On April 26, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), with the support of the National Park Service, released a documentary video titled “USCIS and the Legacy of Ellis Island”.

Trump v. Hawaii "Travel Ban" Oral Argument Recap Part One: Introduction

On April 25, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Trump v. Hawaii, No. 17-695. Trump v. Hawaii concerns the entry restrictions against nationals of seven countries in President Donald Trump’s September 24, 2017 Presidential Proclamation...

Undue Influence as a Grounds for North Carolina Will Contests

An overview of undue influence as a grounds for will caveats in North Carolina

Resulting Trusts in North Carolina

An overview of resulting trusts in North Carolina

New Immigration Judge Sworn In to Serve on Arlington Immigration Court

On April 23, 2018, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the swearing in of a new immigration judge at the Arlington Immigration Court in Virginia.

Most Common Warehouse Work Injures

Warehouses are popping up all over Central Pennsylvania along the Interstate 81 corridor. here are the common work injuries we see in these places of employment.

Seven Myths About Pennsylvania Workers Compensation

Myths about Pennsylvania workers compensation hat could cause problems for injured workers

Small Business Account Receivables

Considerations in collecting receivables.

Acting Director of ICE Thomas Homan to Retire

On May 1, 2018, the acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Thomas D. Homan, announced his retirement from federal service.

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