Florida is home to thousands of immigrants who arrive here from other countries of origin with various types of legal statuses. Some flee war-torn nations and poverty, while others are business entrepreneurs seeking opportunities for advancement in their endeavors....
Month: February 2018
City and county at odds in real estate disputes in another state
If a particular Florida county owns property within a particular Florida city's limits, it's logical to assume the two governing bodies would have to be willing to cooperate and compromise if any legal complications arise regarding their business relationship. That's...
Business owner concerned about employment and immigration
In Florida and throughout the nation, many business owners have been glad to learn the unemployment rates in many sectors appear to be decreasing. This comes as welcomed news to those have struggled to stay afloat in a fluctuating economy. One particular businessman...
Foreclosure process has begun against owner of inn
Most Florida business owners know how tough it can be to stay afloat in a fluctuating economy and highly competitive business world. It's not uncommon for private citizens or business owners to encounter unexpected financial problems. The owner of an inn in another...
US immigration law officers come down hard on man who called cops
Most Florida residents may assume that if they call police upon seeing intruders on their property, officers will be dispatched to investigate their situations. This is apparently what a man living in another state thought when he placed a recent call for help....
When it rains it pours: Condominium facing more water problems
Stepping into a new position as president of a commercial complex with a long list of existing complaints and liens against the property would sound to most Florida residents like a very stressful job. But that's just what happened to a man who took over as president...
When US immigration law officers knock on your door
Many Florida residents also happen to be immigrants, some of whom entered the United States without having appropriate paperwork in order. Reasons for this may vary although thousands of people have shared experiences that involve fleeing from violence, poverty or...
Real estate disputes may lead to nursing home shutdown
Beyond the immediately apparent issues regarding nursing home care in Florida, such as whether a particular facility meets state standards and residents and their families are satisfied with care received, there are often business issues occurring behind the scenes....
Younger generation weighs in on US immigration law issue
Millennials recently voiced their opinions regarding various immigration topics. U.S. immigration law is definitely a controversial subject. In addition to contentious partisan debates in Florida and across the country, many people disagree about existing statutes and...
Florida immigrant facing serious adjustment of status problem
A 33-year-old man in Florida came to the United States some 14 years ago on a crewman's visa. For some reason, he reportedly did not obtain an adjustment of status once that visa expired. Immigration officials say this is why they recently arrested him and placed him...