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12/31/2024

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Claiming he betrayed his country for money, federal prosecutors are asking that a sentence of life imprisonment be imposed on Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, a founding member of the Grammy Award winning hip hop group, the Fugees. The renowned rapper frowns at the prospect of spending the rest of his l...

03/12/2024

the Supreme Court handed down a sweeping victory for Donald Trump

This is the second major victory the Supreme Court handed Trump in less than one week.

03/11/2024

Many small businesses don’t offer a retirement plan to employees, since it can be quite costly and complicated

Many small businesses don’t offer a retirement plan to employees, since it can be quite costly and complicated

03/09/2024

Joe Biden has made more use of immigration “parole” than any American president to bypass an uncooperative Congress, but he’s hardly the first.

Joe Biden has made more use of immigration “parole” than any American president to bypass an uncooperative Congress, but he’s hardly the first.

03/07/2024

The practice prioritizes efficiency over fairness and innocence, the American Bar Association says, and leads innocent people to be coerced into guilty pleas.

The practice prioritizes efficiency over fairness and innocence, the American Bar Association says, and leads innocent people to be coerced into guilty pleas.

03/07/2024

The share of immigrants in the U.S. labor force has steadily increased for more than a decade, and that growth is poised to continue — a trend economists say benefits the American workforce and economy.

Immigrants are helping the U.S. labor force grow, counterbalancing trends such as lower birth rates and an aging population that would otherwise shrink it.

03/05/2024

What happens when you get a DUI varies based on where you live and other factors.

What happens when you get a DUI varies based on where you live and other factors. Getting a DUI may result in different consequences in different states.

03/04/2024

How to educate your staff and create a culture of cybersecurity across your business.

You have a responsibility to your customers and your business to keep all sensitive data secure. Here are 17 best practices to secure your information.

03/02/2024

U.S. immigration law imposes penalties for unlawful presence in the country. Staying in the U.S. without a visa or other permission can prohibit a person from reentering for three years, 10 years or even permanently. However, applicants for certain immigration benefits may be exempt or may qualify for a waiver from the ban. An experienced immigration attorney can determine what relief may be available.

02/29/2024

Visas come in two main types—immigrant and nonimmigrant. An immigrant visa is for people who wish to live permanently in the United States, with a green card. Nonimmigrant visas are for those who only wish to stay in the U.S. on a temporary basis, for purposes such as work, tourism or study. An immigration attorney can help you decide the best visa for your situation and advise you about the necessary petitions and applications.

02/29/2024

The Justice Department’s No. 2 official is directing federal prosecutors to try imposing harsher penalties against criminals who’ve used AI to advance their misconduct.

The Justice Department’s No. 2 official is directing federal prosecutors to try imposing harsher penalties against criminals who’ve used AI to advance their misconduct.

02/27/2024

A defendant who is found guilty but mentally ill may, at the discretion of the corrections department, be referred for mental health treatment.

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Georgia can’t retry a defendant who was found not guilty of malice murder by reason of insanity, even though the verdict was inconsistent with jury findings on other charges.