Everyone is entitled to their day in court:[1] few take it.[2] Historically, less than 3% of cases go to trial. Instead, most of the lawsuits filed are settled. And most of the cases that settle, settle in mediation.[3] Mediation was once controversial in particularly contentious cases.[4] Now, mediation is so well accepted that you may be ordered to attend mediation by your Judge – even if you do not want […]
Venir a los Estados Unidos para alcanzar el “sueño americano” es la meta de muchas personas alrededor del mundo. Por desgracia, incluso una menor convicción criminal puede plantear obstáculos a la obtención de residencia permanente, ciudadanía, o la renovación de una visa. Al considerar una solicitud de inmigración, la ciudadanía de Estados Unidos y servicios de inmigración (“USCIS”) generalmente considera que si el condenado por delito se considera un “delito […]
Coming to the United States to pursue the “American Dream” is the goal of many people all around the world. Unfortunately, even a minor criminal conviction can pose obstacles to obtaining permanent residency, citizenship, or renewal of a visa. When considering an immigration application, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) generally considers whether the convicted offense is considered a “crime of moral turpitude.” This means that the USCIS […]
