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SCAM ALERT Regarding National Business Register

June 1, 2011

ATTENTION NC BUSINESSES: The Secretary of State’s Office has issued a Scam Alert Regarding National Business Register. The Secretary of State’s Office has discovered an apparent attempt to defraud North Carolina businesses. The “National Companies Register Corporation” is mailing “Important Final Notices” to North Carolina businesses in an effort to collect $487.00 on the premise…

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New J-1 Exchange Visitor Program Website

May 31, 2011

In an effort to improve the online application experience, the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will launch a new J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program website on June 1. The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is a work and study exchange program created to further mutual understanding between the people of the United…

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Georgia Governor Signs Controversial Immigration Bill into Law

May 18, 2011

We previously reported on our blog about the Arizona-style immigration bill that was passed in the Georgia House. Last Friday, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed the immigration bill into law. House Bill 87 gives police authority to question suspects about their immigration status. The law also requires many private employers to check the immigration status…

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Computer Glitch Causes Redo for Green Card Lottery

May 16, 2011

The U.S. Department of State recently issued an important notice regarding the 2012 Diversity Lottery Program: Due to a computer programming error, the results of the 2012 Diversity Lottery that were previously posted on the State Department website have been voided. U.S. law requires a fair, random selection of entrants. According to the ABA Journal,…

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Federal Judge Blocks Utah Immigration Law

May 11, 2011

Hours after Utah’s new immigration law went into effect, it was blocked by a federal judge. The law would have allowed police to check the citizenship status of anyone they arrest. Citing its similarity to the infamous Arizona immigration law now before the Supreme Court, U.S. District Judge Clark Waddoups said in his ruling that…

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USCIS Improves Delivery of Immigration Documents through Secure Mail Initiative

May 10, 2011

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has fully implemented the Secure Mail Initiative (SMI), which uses U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation to deliver certain immigration documents in a safe, secure and timely manner. Made possible by a partnership between USCIS and the USPS, the SMI enables USCIS to confirm delivery of…

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Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion in Cash

May 10, 2011

Today, Microsoft Corp. agreed to buy Internet phone service Skype for $8.5 billion in cash. The acquisition presents the most aggressive move yet by Microsoft to play in the increasingly converged worlds of communication, information and entertainment. The money-losing but popular service Skype will become a new business division within Microsoft. Skype allows people to…

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Manufacturer Liability for Smoking Smartie Candy?

May 9, 2011

Smarties are a type of artificially fruit-flavored, tart and chalky tablet candy produced by Ce De Candy, Inc. (USA) since 1949. The product should not be confused with Nestlé Smarties. These days, however, Smarties are more than just a sweet delight. Children crush the candy into a fine powder, pour the powder into their mouths…

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Arguments between National Football League and Players Association still Not Settled

May 5, 2011

On February 14, 2011 the National Football League (NFL) filed an unfair labor practice claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). The NFL is accusing the NFLPA of failing to bargain in good faith and threatening the NFL to decertify the NFLPA. When talks did not…

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Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Utah Immigration Law Violates Civil Rights

May 4, 2011

On March 7, 2011 we reported on our blog about the immigration bills passed by the Utah legislature. Part of the new immigration law requires people to prove their citizenship if they are arrested for a felony or class A misdemeanor. Police officers also have the discretion to attempt to verify the citizenship status of…

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