By Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP | Published April 30, 2019 | Posted in Personal Injury | Comments Off on When Bicycle Couriers Get Hurt in New York City
Being a bike courier is a popular job in big cities like New York, where packages, food, and other items are on a tight delivery schedule. Also, being able to avoid street traffic is a huge advantage for bikers. But it comes with its own set of dangers as well, especially on the streets of Read More
Read MoreOn April 16, 2019, the Attorney General issued a crucial decision that impacts detained immigrants and their ability to be released from detention on a bond. The decision that is currently in effect has altered two matters, which are as follows: Overruling of Matter of X-K-. The respondent in this matter is a citizen of Read More
Read MoreA new piece of legislation is causing a lot of conversation and controversy in Congress. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced the “Prioritizing Help to Business Act” to help states with low unemployment during busy seasons. This bill proposes a huge change to the H-2B program, which offers permits to allow foreign nationals to temporarily work Read More
Read MoreOn April 9, 2019, U.S. District Judge John Koeltl of the Southern District of New York finalized his March 15 judgement order. Judge Koeltl determined that the Department of Homeland Security’s unspoken policy of denying Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status petitions for those over the age of 18 was in violation of the law. As Read More
Read MoreThe Internet sensation known as Salt Bae is in hot water after his former employees went public with complaints about their purported unlawful treatment at one of his restaurants. Nusret Gökçe, a.k.a. Salt Bae, is a famous Turkish chef and an Instagram hit. However popular he may be on Instagram, it doesn’t translate to real-life Read More
Read MoreNielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, ET AL. v. Preap ET AL. On March 19, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the government’s authority to detain immigrants at any time after their release from local or state custody — including individuals that have already completed prison terms — for criminal convictions potentially years ago. The Read More
Read MoreWhether you’re catching a foul ball at Yankee Stadium or raging at a Bruce Springsteen concert, when you go out to an event, you trust that you’re in a controlled and safe environment. However, that is not always the case. When security at these events is lax, the potential for injuries increases. Venues have a Read More
Read MoreIf you are curious about the status of the H-1B visa—a popular work visa that is valid for three years and can be renewed for another three—under President Trump’s administration, here is the latest news. Each year, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) receives an immense number of applications for this work visa. American Read More
Read MoreThe H-2B visa program allows United States employers to hire foreign workers for nonagricultural services on a temporary basis. The H-2B visa program is an important resource for both employers as well as foreign workers. In order to qualify for it, the petitioning employer must show that: There aren’t enough U.S. workers who are able Read More
Read MoreThe law states that individuals under 21 years old may be eligible to receive Special Immigrant Juvenile (“SIJ”) status, but many young immigrants were still denied at the age of 18-20. While the law did NOT change, the Trump Administration changed the way it was interpreting the law. In a major class action lawsuit in New York, the plaintiffs Read More
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