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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...

Employment Law And Workers Rights Upon consultation with an employment lawyer, you should ask a few questions to decide if the lawyer is right for you. An employment dispute can seriously affect your future career. You should work with only the best lawyer who’ll fight for all your rights. There can be a number of reasons why you’re asking an employment lawyer to represent...

Pregnant Workers Rights 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. This means you can’t be fired even if you need time off or can’t do a task because of your...

Many beneficiaries don’t realize the hoops they may have to jump through after someone’s 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 months and even years, probate takes some...

Preparing your estate in advance means your family will never have to tie up any loose ends after you pass, even if your death was sudden and unexpected. Estate planning is the best way to keep your worldly possessions legally safe so your family receives everything they’re entitled to. While you’re preparing your will and trust, your estate lawyer helps you organize and allocate...

As a parent, you have rights even during Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations. There’s a lot parents don’t know about what CPS can and cannot do. Knowing what CPS is legally allowed to do can put your mind at ease during an investigation.   CPS taking children away is a terrifying thought for any parent. If you are under investigation, do not panic. CPS social workers...

Should You Report 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 can call any law enforcement, social worker, educator, and even healthcare worker at any time. Reporting child abuse is daunting, and you may question whether or not it’s...

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...

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...