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Generative AI is getting heated!

August 1, 2025

We know AI is artificial, meaning it does not have a human body. However, it has data centers, which house many servers needed to support the questions, which exceed 1 billion daily. This amount of inquiries requires high-performance electrical equipment, which produces heat that can damage the devices and result in malfunctions. To counteract this,…

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From Exchange to Experience: My First Legal Steps

August 1, 2025

In the 2024–2025 school year, I went abroad to Germany through CBYX, the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange. This program is a fully funded exchange year sponsored by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag. After spending 11 months away from home, I came back fluent in a new language and deeply immersed in a different culture.…

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Alligator Alcatraz Explained

August 1, 2025

“Alligator Alcatraz”, a temporary migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades, making headlines across America, officially opened on July 3, 2025. Due to its location, the facility is intended to deter potential escapees with the danger of the native Alligators. The facility’s colloquial name compares the threat of animal attacks to the danger of the…

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Who is the infamous ‘Florida Man’?

August 1, 2025

Those unfamiliar with America’s southern state of Florida might wonder who “Florida Man” is if they have seen this term in headlines or on social media. Is he a superhero like Batman? Is he a wives’ tale we tell our children to encourage them to behave? “Florida Man” is not one individual. This term has…

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The Importance of Estate Planning at Any Age

August 1, 2025

When most people hear “estate planning,” they imagine something reserved for the elderly. In reality, estate planning is a crucial step for anyone, regardless of age, income, or family size. At its core, estate planning ensures your wishes are fulfilled if something happens to you. It includes key documents like a will, a power of…

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Third Thursday Webinar!

August 1, 2025

Recommending Companies Conduct an Internal “Immigration Audit” with Cole Haaf Now more than ever, companies are seeking to better understand what it takes to remain in compliance with immigration laws and regulations. BridgehouseLaw LLP seeks to equip its clients with record-keeping practices that can help keep this understanding current. In this webinar, Attorney Cole Haaf…

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New Protections for NC Workers: Non-Compete Restrictions Invalid Under $75K

July 2, 2025

North Carolina House Bill 269, Workforce Freedom and Protect Act (N.C.G.S § 95-275) (the “Act”) went into effect July 1, 2025. This Act prohibits North Carolina employers from entering into, requiring as a condition of employment, or enforcing any non-compete agreement with an employee who earns less than $75,000.00 USD per year. The prohibition applies…

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Practical Learning at BridgehouseLaw LLP: An Intern’s Perspective

July 2, 2025

Walking into BridgehouseLaw as a second-year law student, I remember feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves. Like most students entering a new professional space, I was quietly wondering: Will I fit in? Will they accept me? Those questions lingered for only a moment- because from the very first day, I was welcomed with genuine…

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Understanding FIRPTA – What You Need to Know When Selling U.S. Property as a Foreign Investor

July 2, 2025

Are you a foreign investor preparing to sell property in the United States? If so, it’s essential to understand how the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) could affect your transaction. FIRPTA is a U.S. tax law designed to ensure that foreign persons pay tax on gains realized from the sale of U.S.…

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International Intern News

July 2, 2025

As of May 27, 2025, new student (F, M, or J) visa interviews at U.S. consular posts were paused pending further guidance in preparation for expanding social media screening. Visa interviews already scheduled are expected to remain in place. On June 4, 2025, entry into the United States was suspended for any new Harvard student…

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