On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 29, 2011 | Deportation and Removal
The immigration battles continue in federal courts over state laws that have passed across the country. Florida immigration attorneys are aware that lawmakers were unable to come to agreement on anti-immigration legislation during the most recent session. As many as...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 28, 2011 | Medical Malpractice
Broward County, Florida, has seen a high number of deaths related to medical complications during or after plastic surgery. Within the past two years, 5 deaths have raised concern with the Florida’s medical board. Across the state, there have been more than 25...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 24, 2011 | Car Accidents, Firm News
When a family is faced with the unexpected loss of a loved one, a lot of emotions can surface: anger, frustration, confusion, and sadness to name a few. They may wonder whether the death could have been prevented or whether someone was at fault for causing the...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 24, 2011 | US Permanent Residency
An immigration reform bill was introduced Wednesday in the United States Senate. The proposed measure seeks comprehensive immigration reform with provisions allowing for pathways to permanent residency for undocumented immigrants, a provision implicating businesses...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 22, 2011 | Deportation and Removal
The Obama Administration announced Tuesday that federal immigration agents rounded up 2,400 undocumented immigrants during a seven day nationwide sweep that occurred last month. The sweep netted arrests in every state of the union, including Florida, according to...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 22, 2011 | Products Liability
Not all products that can cause harm are obviously dangerous to the consumer. In some situations, a product can become dangerous if used incorrectly or if the consumer is not warned of potential hazards. One particular item, intended to be a source of fun and games...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 17, 2011 | Wrongful Death
Following the death of a University of Central Florida student in the spring of 2008, his family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the UCF board of trustees and the UCF Athletics Association. The college student died during football practice. Although the workout...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 17, 2011 | Employment Immigration
This blog has carried a number of stories regarding the EB-5 visa program and the proposed EB-6 Startup Visa Act. However, Florida employment immigration lawyers recognize that immigration law allows other types of business and employment based visas. Immigrants can...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 15, 2011 | Employment Immigration
Immigration agents are embarking on a new round audits business records related to employment verification. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made the announcement Wednesday that it is sending out notices to 1000 companies across the United States that the agency...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 14, 2011 | Cruise Ship Injuries
While injuries sustained on a cruise ship can be caused by slippery decks or unsafe rail guards, some causes of cruise ship injuries are less obvious but can be just as deadly for workers and passengers alike. Approximately six years ago, Royal Caribbean was the focus...
