The Department of Homeland Security, the Money Pit
The House distinguished itself in a not so good way just recently when it managed to pass several counterproductive immigration reform amendments. The problem most of the members of the [...]
U.S. – Canadian Border Security
The U.S. border with Canada has been subject to increasing scrutiny in recent years, especially since September 11, 2001, when security concerns have overshadowed economic ones, despite the fact of [...]
Deceptive Trade Practices in Texas
Texas has their “act” together when it comes to misleading, deceptive or false business practices under the auspices of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act (DPTA). While the [...]
To Compete or Not to Compete, That Is the Question
Non-compete agreements have been a troublesome item to understand for many people. However they are relatively straightforward. A great many people don’t truly understand the ramifications of a non-compete agreement, [...]
Sham Marriages Result in Indictments
Fifty individuals were arrested and named in 27 federal indictments because they entered into sham marriages to gain U.S. residency. Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) started rounding [...]
Are Limited Liability Companies in Texas a Good Idea?
Is the choice of a limited liability company in which to vest real estate a good idea? When it comes to choosing the form of company to hold a portfolio [...]
New USCIS Program Helps Foreign National Spouses of Deceased U.S. Citizens
Immigration lawyer Stewart Rabinowitz of the Dallas-based law firm Rabinowitz & Rabinowitz touts a new USCIS program that helps foreign widowed spouses. U.S. Attorney General Janet Napolitano announced a new [...]
At Will Employment in Texas
At will employment can be a slippery slope toward discrimination. Many people across America have lost their jobs in the face of this dreadful recession. Many of them needed to [...]
Negligence Causes Car Accidents
Common sense would seem to dictate that when people are asked what causes car crashes, their first answer is usually someone else’s negligence. Negligence plays a huge part in the [...]
Monitor Meds Given in Hospital for Errors
Frighteningly, the longer a patient stays in a hospital, the higher the risk that they will be victims of a preventable medical error. If someone is in the hospital for [...]