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EOIR Swears in 11 New Immigration Judges

On June 16, 2017, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it had sworn in 11 new immigration judges. The 11 new immigration judges were selected by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Passing without an Estate Plan

If you die without a will or a revocable living trust, your assets will pass to close family members in a manner that the Minnesota legislature has determined. However, there are some assets that will pass by beneficiary designations too. In effect, you have multiple estate plans in place.

Two Important Supreme Court First Amendment Decisions

On June 19, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States released a flurry of decisions as the term came to a close. In this post, I will examine in brief two interesting First Amendment cases that are not related to immigration law.

AILA Reports Members Erroneously Received ASC Appointment Notices from NBC

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) reported on June 19, 2017, that several of its members have erroneously received Application Support Center (ASC) Appointment Notices from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

GAO Report on Case Backlogs in Immigration Courts

On June 1, 2017, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a 146-page report titled "Immigration Courts: Actions Needed to Reduce Case Backlog and Address Long-Standing Management and Operations Challenges."

NEW GENDER-BASED PAY GAP LAWS COULD FORCE EMPLOYERS TO ADAPT

NEW GENDER-BASED PAY GAP LAWS COULD FORCE EMPLOYERS TO ADAPT

WHY YOU SHOULD FIGHT A DUI CHARGE

WHY YOU SHOULD FIGHT A DUI CHARGE

Connecticut Divorce FAQs

Connecticut Divorce FAQs

Massachusetts Divorce: Understanding the Nisi Period

No one ever seems to understand what the Nisi period is. This article will help clear up some of the misconceptions and explain what it is and how it can effect you.

A Divorce Costs How Much??

Everyone wants to know how much a divorce is going to cost. There are a lot of factors involved in answering that question, but some of it is in your own control. Read on to find out how to help keep your costs down.

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