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H1B visa rules may change
The United States has a H1B visa program that is intended to admit bankers, technologists, and other workers with advanced skills into this country. This year, the federal government reduced immigration and entry under this program. The results of the recent presidential election, however, could…
What happens at the first court hearing after charges are filed?
Many Charlotte area residents have found themselves on the other side of the law. Unfortunately, facing a criminal charge can be a serious matter and there are many complexities. If a person has been arrested for a crime, they may be confused by the process…
Two men charged with trafficking cocaine and meth
Law enforcement agencies resort to many different techniques to detect criminal behavior. One of the most frequently used technique is a highway interdiction, that is, the stopping automobiles to check for possession of prohibited substances. A recent interdiction on I-85 resulted in the arrest of…
What can you recover after your car accident?
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, then you’re probably worried about a lot right now. The most immediate concerns probably relate to your physical health and your financial wellbeing. After all, a car accident can leave both devastated. Many car accident victims don’t…
What is asylum in an immigration legal case?
There are many reasons that individuals move to the United States. For some, job opportunities cause them to pick up from their home countries and relocate. For others, love and relationships may be the impetus for international relocations. Whatever the reason, an individual generally needs…
North Carolina not enforcing workers’ anti-retaliation law
North Carolina law prohibits retaliation against workers who may file work-related injury claims and reveal safety hazards and wage-and-hours violations. But the state’s weak enforcement record on this Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act jeopardizes workers’ compensation and other worker rights. REDA REDA was passed one year…
What do you do if you’re hurt in a crash but don’t speak English?
There are many people in the United States who don’t speak English as a first language. Many speak English as a second language or barely speak any at all. There is no shame in that, and your language should not be a barrier thanks to…
These are 3 of the most common causes of hospitality injuries
Working in hospitality, there are many things you could do that may lead to injuries. You could accidentally slam your hand in a doorway. You could trip and hit your head on the side of the hotel pool. You could throw your back out while…
What is reckless driving?
You can make the argument that driving over the speed limit is a “reckless” decision, but simply going five miles per hour over the posted limit isn’t enough to get a reckless driving charge all on its own. How does the law define reckless driving?…
Being an immigrant in 2020 can take a psychological toll
It’s not easy being an immigrant these days. It can be incredibly stressful on many fronts. That doesn’t mean there are not major upsides, but one also has to understand the challenges faced by immigrants in 2020. Professionals note that there is a potential psychological…
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