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Lisa Kane & Associates represent employees in select employment law matters.

Minor Party Candidates Part Two / Election Issues and Immigration #11: Examining the Minor Party Candidates on Immigration

With the high unfavorable ratings of both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, many voters have come to the conclusion that neither deserves their votes for President. While some voters may stay home or leave the Presidential line on their ballots blank, others...

Virginia Campus Assault Laws – Who’s Protecting You?

Hannah Graham was a University of Virginia student who vanished after going out to dinner and two college parties with friends. The man charged with her murder was a suspect in two other sexual assault cases on college campuses, but was never convicted.

Stuck Behind Bars Without Bond?

Three men were charged with a shooting on Virginia’s Interstate 264 at around 1:40 a.m. A Ford Fiesta was believed to have been the make of the car from which the shots were fired.

Reckless Driving Can Land You in Jail

Robert Griffin Jr., the father of Robert Griffin III (the quarterback for the Washington Redskins) was charged and convicted of reckless driving. He will serve 10 days in jail in Hampton, Virginia for driving 115 mph on Interstate 64.

Tightening Up Virginia’s Gun Laws

Virginia is no stranger to gun violence. One of the most tragic gun massacres occurred at Virginia Tech in 2007.

Nationwide Pimp Bust

The FBI recently conducted a nationwide human trafficking operation that arrested 153 alleged pimps.

What is EB4?

The employment-based fourth preference (EB4) category is an immigrant visa preference category for “special immigrants.” A person may apply for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status in the EB4 category if he or she meets the requirements for status as a special immigrant.

Attorney General Vacates 2008 AG Decision in Silva-Trevino I (Article From 2015)

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued an important precedent decision in the Matter of Silva-Trevino (“Silva-Trevino III”), 26 I&N Dec. 826 (BIA 2016) regarding the analytical framework for determining of a conviction under a federal or state statute is for a CIMT.

Landlord Won't Give Back Security Deposit

Withholding a Security Deposit is Risky and (Possibly) Costly

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