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What Happens to Franchise Owners When Their Franchisor Goes Out of Business?

Morgan Geller July 10, 2020

For the past nine years, franchising has experienced annual growth across all sectors, with 733,000 franchise establishments employing 7.6 million employees. According to a survey conducted by the International Franchise Association, 74% of franchised businesses closed following the downturn in the economy after the coronavirus. For some franchisors, the loss in revenue associated with even a few franchisees closing their

Recent Updates to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Deirdre Nero July 8, 2020

At the beginning of July, about 13,400 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employees, began to receive furlough notices. Federal agencies are required by law to send out notices 30 days before the actual furlough date. Specifically, this means that the agency will require these staffers to take unpaid leaves of absence, but they will technically still be employed.

Why You Need a San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyer on Your Side!

Nathaniel Mack July 8, 2020

Personal Injury is the term that refers to the physical, emotional, and financial harm that a person suffers as a result of someone else’s recklessness or carelessness. Common Types of Personal Injury Claims Personal injury claims can include auto accidents, trucking accidents, slip and falls, product liability, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, negligent security, nursing home abuse, assaults, and wrongful death.

Criminal Justice Reform – Do Advocates for Change Even Care About Results?

Ken W. Good July 8, 2020

America is precariously perched at a tipping point in history in which strong-arm efforts to reform our criminal justice system seem to be rooted in change for its own sake — and damn the lamentable consequences. In our country’s early colonies, the concept of right and wrong was rooted in “common law,” based upon the history of previous decisions made

A Pathway to a United States E-2 Visa from Grenadian Citizenship

Deirdre Nero July 3, 2020

An individual can gain citizenship and dual citizenship through a variety of avenues. For example, one may have been born in a country that grants birthright citizenship, like the United States, and then naturalized in another country that allows dual citizenship, like Canada. A citizenship by marriage is also a viable option available in many countries. Another citizenship opportunity is

Layoffs and Wrongful Termination in California

Mohamed Eldessouky July 2, 2020

There are fewer worse feelings than arriving at work one day and finding out you no longer have a job. Although these situations happen in many unavoidable or legal circumstances, there are many others in which you may have a right to file a complaint. Understanding the difference between these situations can help you understand your rights and options better.

Why Do I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Stephen G. Cobb July 2, 2020

If you have been arrested you may be facing a criminal investigation, criminal charges, sentencing, and appeals. This means that either a police officer, a federal agent, or a judge believe probable cause exists that you have committed a crime. At this point, you should get in touch with a criminal defense lawyer to help you with their own investigation

International Students: Recent Updates for Students on F-1 and M-1 Visas

Deirdre Nero July 2, 2020

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a news release on July 6 that announced changes to nonimmigrant students studying in the U.S. A month or so before classes are expected to start, ICE has stated that if colleges, universities, or other academic programs choose to go fully online during the Fall 2020 semester due to pandemic precautions, then

How Strong Corporate Guidance Can Prevent 7-Figure Liability in Employment Cases

Laura Reathaford June 30, 2020

Registering a business seems simple enough—until it isn’t. Oftentimes, employers overlook corporate registration requirements and how these failures may affect their ability to comply with California’s employment laws. For instance, the Labor Code imposes hefty fines where an employee is confused about the name and address of the legal entity of the employer. According to the California Court of Appeal,

8 Steps Your Clients (or You) Should Take Before Divorce

Hannah Hembree Bell June 24, 2020

Someone in your life getting divorced? Here’s what to tell them. In a perfect scenario, they would start doing these eight things a year before filing. How many times has this happened to you? You’re at a cocktail party or out with friends, and someone turns to you and says, “Hey, you’re a lawyer. My mother/brother/father/sister/aunt/niece/daughter wants a divorce. What

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