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Spotlight Interview: Barry L. Simons, Esq.
Barry L. Simons, Esq. Real Estate Attorney This month I am honored to feature Barry L. Simons, for this month's SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW. In the last fifteen years Barry has concentrated his practice in real estate and business related assistance to his clients. This...
RAISE and DREAM: What’s In These New Bills?
RAISE and DREAM: What's In These New Bills? In the last few weeks, two major immigration bills have been introduced in Congress. One aimed at curbing lawful immigration into the U.S. (The RAISE Act) and the other focused on creating a path to status for Dreamers,...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: BARRY A. STEIN, ESQ.
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: BARRY A. STEIN, ESQ. WORKER’S COMPENSATION ATTORNEY Barry A. Stein, Esq. has been a practicing attorney since 1980. He has been Board Certified in Worker’s Compensation since 1997. He is AV Preeminent Rated by his peers. Q: Thanks for...
How Does the Decriminalization and Increasing Legalization of Marijuana Affect Non-Citizens?
Weed, pot, ganja, mota, grass, Mary Jane, dope, herb, or Chronic… whatever you want to call it, there’s no doubt its moment in the spotlight has arrived. Five U.S. states have legalized recreational marijuana consumption; those states include Nevada, Colorado, Oregon,...
Has the LGBTQ+ Battle for Immigration Equal Rights Been Won?
Over the last few years, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (“LGBTQ”) rights in the U.S. have come a long way, but LGBTQ immigrants in the U.S. still encounter unique obstacles to securing protection and safety, especially when matters involve the...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
Scott Merl, Esq. Personal Injury and Family Law Attorney Q: Thanks for taking the time to sit with us, Scott. First off, please tell our readers about yourself. What sort of cases do you handle in your practice? A: Thank you so much for “spotlighting” me! I...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Charlotte Rodriguez Sales Leadership Trainer
Q: Thanks for taking the time to sit with us, Charlotte. First off, please tell our readers about yourself. What sort of people do you work with? A: My pleasure, Elina. Thank you for having me. At Sandler we focus on sales skills development through different...
What is a Sanctuary City?
Under the current administration, the term “sanctuary city” has led many headlines concerning immigration policies and federal funding concerns. In fact, five days after taking office, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at blocking federal funding to...
Famous Folks Who Could Have Been (Or Were) Deported
Given the current political focus on immigration enforcement, it’s not hard to forget that deportations are not a recent phenomenon. The first deportation law in the United States was the Alien Act of 1798. Since then, many persons have been removed from the United...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Richard L. Barbara, Esq. Real Estate Attorney
At times, immigration law bears on real estate issues, given that many people try and gain entry into the United States by investing in real estate. As such, this month I am honored to feature real estate attorney extraordinaire, Richard L. Barbara, for our...
THE MOST ASKED IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS RIGHT NOW
In the wake of sweeping immigration changes by the President and saturated media coverage, FEAR is the most common thing I'm seeing in my office these days. What do I do if ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detains me? How soon can I apply for...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Mario L. Enriquez, Esq. First Party Property Insurance Coverage
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Mario L. Enriquez, Esq. First Party Property Insurance Coverage It is common for people to pay for insurance to protect their homes, cars, health and livelihood. It is also quite common that people do not understand all the fine print...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Sandra Navarro-Garcia, Esq. Bankruptcy Attorney
This month I am honored to feature consumer bankruptcy attorney extraordinaire, Sandra Navarro-Garcia, for our SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW. Q: Thanks for taking the time to sit with us, Sandra. First off, please tell our readers about yourself. What sort of cases do...
Keeping Up with President Trump: A Summary of His Executive Orders Affecting Immigration (So Far) & What They Mean
President Donald Trump has signed twenty-two (22) documents thus far. They have come in varying forms; some are executive orders and others are memoranda or proclamations. They have had very far-reaching effects on American lives. If you’re having trouble keeping up...
Immigration Year-End Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Scandalous
Two-thousand-sixteen was momentous in the U.S. immigration world. Supreme Court decisions, the elections results, the new influx of refugees, and changes in U.S.-foreign relations have all changed the face of U.S. immigration. In case you missed something, here’s...