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Don’t Sign The Form 105 If You Are Receiving Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefits

If you were injured in a workers compensation accident in Massachusetts there are certain things to do, and not to do. One of the most important things not to do is sign the Form 105 form the workers compensation insurance company sends you.

Matter of Deang, 27 I&N Dec. 57, 64-66: Dissenting Opinion of Board Member Garry Malphrus

On June 16, 2017, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a precedent decision in the Matter of Deang, 27 I&N Dec. 57 (BIA 2017), in which it held that an essential element of an aggravated felony receipt of stolen property offense under section 101(a)(43)(G) of the Immigration...

Mixing Houston, FEMA, Legal Counsel & Hurricane Harvey

It is suspected that government officials purposely held on to outdated flood maps of Houston to keep housing property prices from dropping.

What is a Revocable Trust?

What is a Revocable Trust?

Secretary Kelly Reportedly Does Not Commit to Defending DACA Against Potential Legal Challenges

On July 12, 2017, Politico reported that Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly had told thirty members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus that, while he personally supported the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program, the Trump Administration would not commit to defending it...

General Rules for filing FEMA Claims & Appeals

General Article that explains the basics of filing and appealing a FEMA claim from a hurricane or other disaster.

Tis the season for Holiday wishes, and hopefully much more for DREAM(ers)

Tis the season for Holiday wishes, and hopefully much more for DREAM(ers)

Travel and Visa ban for Nationals of Certain Countries: Advisory and Tips

Travel and Visa ban for Nationals of Certain Countries: Advisory and Tips

The Executive Orders and your Deportation Defense

The Executive Orders and your Deportation Defense

Overview of your Rights under Immigration Law

Overview of your Rights under Immigration Law

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