Letting Go and Moving On

Divorces are expensive, messy, and frustrating.  If contested, the parties air their dirty laundry and hurl accusations and grievances in a courtroom, a very public forum. They fight over child custody and visitation and bicker over money and property – for example: Who will pay the couple’s debts or keep the couple’s assets? Not surprisingly,…

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Hate Crimes

A hate crime is a crime where the perpetrator targets an individual whom society traditionally oppressed or disfavored, usually due to race, sex, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.  Federal law and laws of many states increase the punishment for hate crimes.  While any crime that affects citizens and non-citizens alike is illegal, supporters of hate crime…

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What are the Special Consequences of a DUI Charge for Immigrants?

In Tennessee, driving under the influence of an intoxicant is a crime referred to as a “DUI.” A DUI in Tennessee carries significant penalties for citizens of the United States, but for foreign nationals who are in the process of applying for citizenship, a DUI can make the process far more complicated. Depending on the…

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The “Take Care Clause,” the Supreme Court, and Immigration Reform

Ever since President Obama announced his executive action on immigration in November 2014, opponents have filed lawsuit to challenge them. We have covered the lawsuits and the delays, knowing that if the Supreme Court denied to take the case, 4 million people could be at risk of deportation. On January 19th, the Supreme Court agreed…

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Consumer Scams

America’s economy depends upon truthful and non-misleading information about the goods and services consumers buy.  Many transactions run smoothly. Unfortunately, some transactions are scams, and consumers are not getting what the seller leads them to believe that they were buying. Scammers use a wide variety of schemes to trick consumers, but here are some common…

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New Rule Brings Good News for Visa Holders and Petitioners

Many individuals find the immigration process challenging and confusing. To make it a little less complicated, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has changed some of its regulations for current holders of and petitioner of H-1B1, E-3 and CW-1 nonimmigrant visas and EB-1 immigrant visas. Beginning February 16, 2016, the following changes go into effect:…

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Domestic Violence

In America, the courts treat domestic violence very seriously.  Domestic violence is abusive behavior and tactics one individual uses in order to maintain power and control over his or her spouse or significant other. Exact tactics vary among abusers; however, victims are subjected to and endure verbal, physical, psychological, emotional, and sexual abuse. How often…

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Contaminated Gasoline at Mapco in Nashville

Cars are necessities in America; people rely on them to go to work, to go to school, to run errands, and more. Cars require regular gasoline fill-ups to run, so people stop at gas stations to fill up their fuel tanks. People usually do not encounter problems at gas stations. But once again, Tennessee drivers…

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Changes in Immigration and Economic Landscapes Are Affecting Tennessee

Increasingly, the world’s economy is becoming interdependent and global.  Tennessee is witnessing this economic change. As a result, international companies are moving to Tennessee, and thousands of immigrants are living and working in Tennessee.  Many immigrants enter the United States as refugees and have been given asylum in this country.  Most refugees arrive in this…

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