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Department of Homeland Security Takes Aim at H-1B Visa Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that adjudicates immigration benefits, issued sweeping new guidance on Jan. 8 that limits the ability of many staffing companies to hire foreign professional workers. Many of those companies rely heavily on the H-1B visa category, which allows a company to sponsor foreign professionals to work in the United States for up to six years. As the economy improves, many companies will find it increasingly difficult to hire and retain skilled foreign workers.
7979 Airport Garage LLC v. Dollar Rent A Car Systems Inc.
Because Dollar Rent A Car Systems Inc. failed to segregate the attorneys' fees it incurred in bringing its breach of contract claim and defending against 7979 Airport Garage LLC's counterclaims from fees Dollar incurred in connection with its breach of warranty claim, the 14th Court of Appeals remanded Dollar's attorneys' fees claims to the trial court.Legislator Pushes to Extend Terms for State Judges
State Rep. Steve Wolens, D-Dallas, is suggesting a new way to tackle the old problem of judges relying on lawyers who practice before them to help fund their campaigns: extend judges` terms to put more distance between them and their contributors.High Court: Issues of Religious Doctrine Preclude Adjudication
A divided Texas Supreme Court poured out a plaintiff's jury win against a church for emotional and psychological damages she suffered during an alleged exorcism. The 6-3 majority ruled that courts cannot consider such disputes, because they intrude on a ministry's First Amendment rights.Death Threats Against Defendant No Reason to Dismiss Indictment
The possibility that a defendant could be murdered in prison for testifying against former gang members isn�t enough to justify a trial court�s dismissal of the indictment against him, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals held on Nov. 5.Commentary: Common Blunders in Texas Supreme Court Briefs
The majority of briefs on the merits submitted to the Texas Supreme Court are well argued, well supported and finely tuned. But the court also sees its fair share of sloppy writing and incoherent arguments, writes Martha Lackritz. With some thought and planning, lawyers can improve their writing and become better advocates for their clients. The following list of common blunders is in no particular order. It represents my views alone, not that of the judge for whom I work or of the court.Texas Supreme Court Cases to Watch
Decisions in the cases that follow could result in millions of dollars changing hands and radical changes in the law. Most of the cases involve insurance-related issues. The Texas Supreme Court has held over one case for almost three terms. Another just arrived as a certified question from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. If these cases have one thing in common, it's that they all involve complicated issues.Trending Stories
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