On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 30, 2010 | Deportation and Removal
The government expansion of the U.S. Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement Secure Communities program has coincided with a record number of U.S. deportations this year. Immigration officials announced that 393,862 individuals were deported during Fiscal Year...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 29, 2010 | Wrongful Death
Families from all over the country visit Florida for many reasons. But one attraction that people flock to is Disney World. With multiple resorts and famous theme parks, Disney World has been described as a place to make magical memories for children and adults alike....
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 28, 2010 | Deportation and Removal
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly will resume deporting Haitian nationals convicted of crimes in the United States in January 2011. An earthquake last January occurred in Haiti. After January’s earthquake, the United States put deportations to...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 27, 2010 | Products Liability
If you recall, earlier this year the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled millions of drop-side cribs after infants and toddlers were getting caught in the side, sometimes suffocating. Whenever a dangerous product is on the market, the CPSC will order a...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 23, 2010 | Car Accidents
In St. Petersburg, Florida, this past October, a woman got into a car accident with a man who had been intoxicated behind the wheel. After the crash, the drunk driver drove away from the accident scene. Police apprehended him after she called to report the incident....
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 23, 2010 | US Permanent Residency
After the November elections, the United States Congress entered into what is referred to as a “lame-duck” session. It is referred to as a lame-duck session because many of the members of Congress are finishing the remainder of their terms only to be...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 21, 2010 | Cruise Ship Injuries
Typically, a cruise is a relaxing experience. It gives travelers a chance to see some sights while being able to enjoy all the amenities that a cruise ship has to offer. But on some occasions, accidents can happen that make a cruise unpleasant, even dangerous. Last...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 16, 2010 | Employment Immigration
Immigration to the United States is on the rise, according to a new study released by the Brookings Institution. Immigration to the country fell to its lowest level in decades during the recession. Immigration stopped almost entirely in 2008 when the recession had hit...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 16, 2010 | Medical Malpractice
Patients who are treated by doctors expect that their doctors have been adequately trained. It is well-known that doctors endure years of medical school and residency in order to be prepared to treat patients and avoid things like misdiagnosis. But what happens when a...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 14, 2010 | Employment Immigration
A developer that has focused most of his career on high-end condominium and commercial projects is looking to put together a marina complex in Port Charlotte, Florida. The complex will include seven buildings capable of housing 645 boats. A 42,000 square foot...
