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Understanding Revocable Trusts in Texas

Understanding Revocable Trusts in Texas

In Texas, a trust is deemed to be revocable unless the trust instrument explicitly states that it is irrevocable. However, the trust should expressly reserve the settlor's right to amend or revoke the trust instrument during the settlor's lifetime. 
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Wills or Trusts in Texas: Choosing the Right Estate Planning Tool

Wills or Trusts in Texas: Choosing the Right Estate Planning Tool

Planning for the future and ensuring the seamless transfer of assets to loved ones is a responsibility that many Texans take seriously. To achieve this, individuals often turn to estate planning tools such as wills and trusts. While both options serve the purpose of distributing assets upon death, they differ in various aspects. In this blog post, we will explore...
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Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Action in Harvard College Admissions: A Glance at the Case

Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Action in Harvard College Admissions: A Glance at the Case

In a groundbreaking decision, the United States Supreme Court delivered its opinion on June 29, 2023, in the highly anticipated case of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College (Docket: 20-1199). Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. penned the majority opinion, declaring that the admissions processes of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina...
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The Supreme Court’s Most Recent Decision in Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski: Impact on Arbitration and Stay of Proceedings

The Supreme Court’s Most Recent Decision in Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski: Impact on Arbitration and Stay of Proceedings

The Supreme Court's ruling in Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski highlights the importance of arbitration agreements and the stay of proceedings during interlocutory appeals. By requiring district courts to stay proceedings in cases involving arbitration, the Court ensures that the benefits of arbitration, such as efficiency and reduced costs, are preserved.
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Self-lawyering in Immigration Matters

Self-lawyering in Immigration Matters

Self-lawyering refers to individuals representing themselves in legal matters rather than hiring a lawyer. This trend is driven by consumers' lack of accessibility, transparency, and control over the legal process, along with its high cost. The rise of self-lawyering in immigration matters is being supported by state judicial systems and regulators and reinforced by the growth of technology. The limited...
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H-1B Visas and Opportunities from Recent Mass Layoffs by Big Tech Companies

H-1B Visas and Opportunities from Recent Mass Layoffs by Big Tech Companies

The recent mass layoffs by big tech companies have had a significant impact on H-1B visa petitions. With the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many tech companies have been forced to make cuts, leading to a sharp decrease in the demand for H-1B visa workers, and even new hires freeze. The decrease or freeze may open up more...
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乌俄战争还能影响到EB-2申请?

乌俄战争还能影响到EB-2申请?

持续至今的乌俄战争对人们的生活产生了或多或少、不同程度的影响。2022年4月,美国公民及移民服务局(USCIS)专门为乌克兰出台了相关政策。这里仅谈一个以持有高级学位的专业人士身份申请美国职业移民(EB-2)及国家利益豁免(“National Interest Waiver,” NIW)、运用乌俄战争对石油和天然气造成的影响来证明国家重要性但不成功的案例。
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简要介绍美国移民法方面的道德败坏的犯罪及德克萨斯州醉酒驾驶犯罪

简要介绍美国移民法方面的道德败坏的犯罪及德克萨斯州醉酒驾驶犯罪

美国公民及移民法(INA) § 237(2)(A)(i)及§ 212(2)(A)(i) 规定了关于道德败坏的犯罪("Crime Involving Moral Turpitude," CIMT)可能导致在美国的非公民被遣返或非公民申请入境时不被批准入境或不被批准在美国境内调整身份。被遣返需要CIMT罪名成立;如果外国人被告上诉,在上诉过程中则不能被遣返。外国人如果CIMT罪名成立,甚至承认犯下了CIMT罪名,都可能被拒绝入境或不被批准在美国境内调整身份。
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