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Solicitation for Prostitution Information

Solicitation, in the criminal sense, is requesting, encouraging or demanding someone to participate or engage in criminal activities, with the intent to either facilitate or contribute to the committing of that conduct. Typically, solicitation refers to the crime of soliciting a prostitute.

Consequences of Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Domestic violence is a prevalent issue in our society. Also called DV, domestic violence can arise from almost any situation, including heated arguments, situations where parties are under the influence of alcohol or drugs and child custody cases.

Common Sex Crimes in Ohio

There are numerous sex crimes common in Ohio. This article will expand on some of the most common and explain the consequences associated with each.

Fifth Circuit Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against DAPA and DACA Expansion

On November 9, 2015, by a 2-1 majority, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, in a decision written by Judge Jerry Smith, upheld a District Court's preliminary injunction against the implementation of the Deferred Action for Parents and...

Attorney General Refers Two BIA Decisions to Herself for Review

Attorney General Loretta Lynch referred two Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decisions to herself for review. The decisions are Matter of Chairez (decided February 11, 2015) and Matter of Sama (decided July 17, 2015). Pending the Attorney General’s review, the BIA’s decision in both cases...

Critical Lease Terms and Clauses

Renting property to another person can be an intimidating prospect. The best way to handle this process is to have a lease created that specifically addresses potential problems that may arise and lays out specific rules that must be followed by both the landlord and the tenant.

Announcing a Series of Blog Posts: My 2016 Presidential Candidate Profiles

There are few issues more important to immigration law – and our republic as a whole – than who occupies the White House. Thus, as we fast approach the first votes of this 2016 Presidential election, I have decided to write a series of candidate profiles about each of the important 2016...

Unaccompanied Minors at the Southwest Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently released statistics regarding the apprehension of unaccompanied alien children or unaccompanied minors during Fiscal Year 2015. You can find these statistics and other information about the apprehension of unaccompanied minors at www.cbp.gov.

Department of State Releases Refugee Resettlement Fact Sheet

On October 21, 2015, the Department of State (DOS) released a Fact Sheet titled “Refugee Resettlement in the United States.” The Fact Sheet has a few interesting notes and charts that I would like to share with you.

New BIA Decision on the Burden for Determining Mental Competence in Immigration Proceedings Matter of J-S-S-

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued an important decision in Matter of J-S-S- on November 2, 2015. The decision addressed the following question: Who has the formal burden of proof in immigration proceedings to establish whether the alien (respondent) is mentally competent...

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