This blog reported in May that the Florida House adjourned without passing an immigration reform measure. Shortly thereafter, the United States Supreme Court handed down its ruling that says Arizona could enforce its law that allows the state to take away the business...
Month: June 2011
Fatal car crash in Florida intentionally caused by angry ex
Two Florida teens are dead after being involved in a car accident caused by an angry ex-boyfriend. The tragedy is affecting those who knew the two teens - a girl and boy who had been dating up until the night of the fatal crash. The lone survivor, a female cousin of...
Group says immigration court backlog grows deeper
Researchers at the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse released a new report Tuesday indicating the backlog in United States Immigration Courts edged to near 300,000 cases in May 2011. The backlog of immigration cases awaiting a removal hearing in an...
Hospitals can face fines from the state for medication mistakes
When a doctor or nurse makes a mistake, the results can be devastating and even fatal for a patient. Patients who have been injured because of a doctor's or hospital's negligence can seek compensation by filling a medical malpractice lawsuit. Though the damage is...
Wrongful death claim filed against resort after pool drain death
Our previous post discussed a recall of pool drain covers that could potentially affect a number of public pools and spas in Southern Florida. The recall was announced in order to prevent any more injuries or deaths; swimmers were getting trapped under water by the...
Florida pools could be shut down after drain covers recalled
As the weather continues to get warmer, more and more Floridians will likely be spending more time outdoors enjoying the many activities that Florida has to offer. Even vacationers will be flooding south to enjoy the beautiful weather. But just recently, the U. S....
I-9 compliance important for Florida businesses
As the Obama Administration, the courts and states across the country tangle with immigration issues the federal E-Verify system has received a great deal of ink over the past few months. Miami employment eligibility verification attorneys are aware that use...
Mother of Iraqi war vet deported, vet fights on appeal
A registered nurse out West lived as a legal resident in the United States for 25 years. She earned a nursing degree and worked under an employment based visa "for many years." She married an American citizen and raised a family. Her son, an American citizen, joined...