Florida Legal Blog
Federal judge gives reprieve to H-1B visas, overturns Trump rules
The H-1B visa program that allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers had been under threat from the Trump Administration since last fall. Thankfully, that is not the case anymore. The visa program, which brings an estimated 85,000 foreign workers to...
Unjust Florida law allows legal recoveries for some, but not for all
John was the manager of a local restaurant. He and his fiancée were saving up to buy a house, get married and settle down. An unfortunate and preventable tragedy shattered these dreams when John went to the emergency room for a severe nosebleed. Due to the doctors’...
What are signs of acute renal failure?
It is crucial to take kidney health seriously due to its connection with other crucial systems in your body. Acute renal failure - or acute kidney failure - is one of the most damaging things that can happen to your kidneys. But how do you know that you are suffering...
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident
One unfortunate aspect of car accidents is that they seem to happen unexpectedly. Though there are various warning signs and hazards that occur before collisions, many serious motor vehicle accidents involve driver error, distractions, impairment and vehicle defects....
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals rules that noncitizens in immigration court are bound by the statements of their attorneys
On December 11, 2020, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals – the federal appeals court that covers Florida, Georgia, and Alabama – published the decision Dos Santos v. U.S. Att'y Gen., No. 19-12383 (11th Cir. Dec. 11, 2020). In the Dos Santos decision, the Eleventh...
Short medical appointments lead to missed conditions
When you go to your doctor to discuss a medical issue, you expect him or her to give you reliable, consistent advice. But this is hard to receive if your doctor spends only a few minutes consulting with you and going over your symptoms. According to Reuters, for most...
A common mistake could lead to deportation
When Pankajkumar Patel applied for a Georgia driver's license, the simplest of supposed mistakes carried catastrophic consequences. In his application, he claims to have accidentally checked the “citizen” box when that did not reflect his status. In reality, he was a...
The issue with mill appointments in the medical industry
When people go to the doctor in Florida, they usually have a health concern. Depending on the length of time they spend describing their symptoms and asking questions, their appointment could take some time. Many doctors' offices around the United States implement a...
Two recent published immigration cases highlight the importance of expert testimony in removal proceedings
Expert testimony may make all the difference in an asylum case. Knowing how to present expert testimony - and what is required to qualify an expert in court - is therefore one of the most important things an immigration attorney must do during removal proceedings. On...
The Future of the H-1B Visa
The H-1B visa lottery could be coming to an end. The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would eliminate the annual lottery that grants 65,000 annual petitions and an additional 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from US-based colleges. The new...
