Posts by The Law Office of Perry A. Craft
Judge Will Not Budge on Injunction against Immigration Action
In February, we wrote about a Texas judge who prohibited President Obama from putting the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents plan into effect. Twenty-six states, including Tennessee sued the President. On April 7, 2015, the White House asked the judge to lift the injunctions so they might proceed. U.S. District…
Read MoreTeachers and Claims of Misconduct
Teachers wear many hats and have important responsibilities to their students. They teach students academic and practical subjects, help prepare them to become independent and responsible individuals and citizens, serve as role models, listen to their problems and make suggestions, broaden their horizons, and guide them. Nevertheless, not all teachers live up to their responsibilities.…
Read MorePreparing for Your Child’s IEP Meeting
Children with disabilities are entitled to a free and appropriate public education; however, to succeed in school, these children often require additional assistance and support. A federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), compels schools and school districts to provide significant assistance and support for these children. Before Congress passed the IDEA, schools were…
Read MoreFair Labor Standards Act: The Rights of Workers and Duties of Employers
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) into law in June 1938. This federal law affects American businesses and workers, providing for a minimum wage, limiting the hours and jobs for which children can work, and requiring employers to keep records of employees’ hours. The Fair Labor Standards Act set a…
Read MoreSuicides, Lawsuits, and Petitions: The Results of Bullying in Schools
Bullying is not a thing of the past; it is real and continues today. Just ask the parents and friends of four youths who were bullied and when they could no longer tolerate it, the youths committed suicide. Bullying occurs in cities, towns, and rural areas across the nation. The Las Vegas Review Journal reported…
Read MoreDHS to Extend Eligibility for Employment Authorization for Some H-4 Dependent Spouses
On February 25, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that its newly amended regulations will extend, starting in May of this year, “eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident (LPR) status.” The amendment is part of President Obama’s executive orders, and…
Read MoreWhat Immigrants Should Know about the Latest Standoff between the President and Congress
For many immigrants, adapting to American culture is difficult – especially if you move to an area where you don’t know many people or where there are only a few people who share your native culture. It can be especially difficult to reconcile how our political system is supposed to act with how our legislators…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Roadside Debris
Every driver should stay alert, focused, drive defensively, and be aware of the dangers on the road. A significant danger on the road that does not receive much attention is roadside debris, but drivers should take note. Suddenly and unexpectedly, a driver encounters roadside debris: tires, pieces of tires, particularly large pieces of tires on…
Read MoreHow One Texas Judge Can Affect Your Life as an Immigrant
Like every other President before him, President Obama has issued a number of executive orders in his two terms in office. Some of them relate directly to immigration in America. One judge in Texas however put on hold the President’s entire plan, which was supposed to go into effect on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Here…
Read MoreKids in Trouble with the Law
In the United States, citizens are expected to obey the law. Without the rule of law, our democracy could not stand. While equal justice under the law is the nation’s goal, the law treats adults and juveniles differently. The law deems adults as sufficiently mature to under the consequences of their actions and conduct, but…
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