Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, immigration law has never been more ambiguous, and it’s difficult to know what’s coming next. While on the campaign trail, Mr. Trump repeatedly promised to do away with many of the rights afforded by President Obama’s executive...
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U.S. Customs: Provisional I-94 Program
29 November 2016 admin Uncategorized The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is implementing a new Provisional I-94 program to make entering the borders more efficient. The I-94 is an Arrival and Departure record issued to foreign visitors entering the United States....
In International Commercial Law News
An important part of commerce is collecting personal data of consumers for a variety of reasons. To protect consumers, the United States has certain laws in place that regulate what can and cannot be done with data gathered. In international commerce between the U.S....
What does UCC Stand For?
Each state has its own business and commercial transactions laws. With only these often conflicting and differing laws, transacting business in another state would be very difficult without uniformity. The Uniform Commercial Code, more commonly referred to as the UCC,...
As a Foreign National, What are the Consequences of Criminal Conduct?
If you are a foreign national who has been accused of committing a crime, you are justified in being very concerned about your future. Criminal misconduct can lead to significant consequences in regard to a person’s immigration status, including deportation –...
Effects of Deportation
The most recent presidential election made the topic of immigration–whether lawful or otherwise–a national platform. Candidates turned “illegal immigration” into a hot-button issue throughout much of the campaign and candidate policies shifted in response to the...
How can a DUI Affect My Employment Opportunities?
It is common knowledge that a DUI conviction can result in serious legal consequences, including probation, fines, community service, and even jail time. Many people are surprised to learn, however, that their employment opportunities after a DUI may also be affected....
Will a DUI Arrest Affect my Insurance Rates?
A DUI conviction can have many legal consequences, such as probation, fines, mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device, community service, and jail time. There are also certain collateral consequences that can last long after any court-imposed penalties...
Drugged Driving and Medical Marijuana
Drugged Driving and Medical Marijuana State laws regarding the possession, use, cultivation, and sale of marijuana have grown much more permissive in recent years, with some states going so far as to completely legalize personal use of the substance entirely. In line...