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Throughout the last few years, ICE officers are increasing their arrests on documented and undocuented immigrants in the US. In 2019, ICE officers arrested approximately 143,000 undocumented immigrants. Being arrested as an immigrant- documented or undocumented can be terrifying for both the detainee and their family. In addition to these arrests, over 267,000 immigrants were removed from the...

The state of Virginia has just passed more than 1,200 bills and legislations signed by Governor Ralph Northam. Most of these new laws out of Virginia will take effect July 1, 2020. Other new laws, such as the state-wide minimum wage increase to $9.50 an hour will take effect within the following year in 2021.  In addition to these new laws, Virginia has also passed several other major...

Upon consultation with an employment lawyer, you should ask a number of questions to decide if the lawyer is right for you. When you ask an employment lawyer to represent you, you’re asking another professional to handle an issue that can seriously affect your future career.  There can be a number of reasons why you’re asking an employment lawyer to represent you such as: Wages and...

Under the 1964 Civil Rights Act, pregnant individuals or those who are likely to become pregnant cannot be fired or discriminated against. This means that it is illegal for you to be fired, not hired or promoted, and denied work due to a pregnancy-related issue. Pregnancy discrimination is far too common in the US. Only 12 states have laws on paid maternity leave. In addition to the poor...

Many beneficiaries who recently experience a loved one’s passing don’t realize the hoops they may have to jump through after their death. If you’ve never been a beneficiary to an estate you might not know what probate is.  Estate attorneys recommended their clients avoid probate as much as possible. In addition to prolonging the grieving process by carrying on the estate process for...

Preparing an estate plan ensures your family never has to tie up any loose ends if you were to suddenly pass. Even if you’re young, estate planning is the best way to keep your worldly possessions legally safe in the event of an accident. While you’re preparing your will and trust, an estate lawyer will help you organize and allocate all your assets the way you want to. Estate planning can...

As a parent, you have rights even during Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations. There’s a lot of things parents don’t know about what CPS can and cannot do. Knowing what CPS is legally allowed to do can put a lot of parent’s minds at ease.   The idea that CPS might take children away is a terrifying thought for a lot of parents. However, there’s no reason to panic. CPS...

In every state and US territory, there are laws that protect children from child abuse. Anyone who suspects any form of abuse should report the child abuse immediately. If you believe someone is abusing or neglecting a child, you can anonymously report it. Witnesses should either call authorities, social workers, educators, healthcare workers, and even 911 at any time. Reporting child...

On average, most renters will see a 5.74 percent increase in their rent when they renew a lease. Small increases like this are to be expected to align with market value.  For most renters, a small 5 percent increase isn’t that much if your rent is low. However, if you live in an area with an already high rent median, then 5 percent can turn into $200 extra.  The stakes are even higher...

Lawyers are offering free services or pro bono work for protesters arrested during the recent Black Lives Matter Protests. Over 200 lawyers across America have offered their legal services for free to the estimated 9,000 protesters arrested since the demonstrations began. Many arrested protesters have had their rights violated since the arrests. If you or someone you know has been arrested...