Donald Trump’s surprise victory in the presidential election has reshaped the policy landscape, and his immigration policies are being closely watched by U.S. employers, immigration professionals, and an anxious immigrant community. The new administration’s policies will not only affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of unlawful immigrants; they will also influence the ability of
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Last night, Donald Trump upended U.S. politics and defeated Secretary Hilary Clinton in the presidential election. From day one of his campaign, President-elect Trump made immigration enforcement and control a centerpiece of his political platform, carrying the theme throughout the election. He committed to building a Mexican-financed wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, declared that he
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The following is a roundup of recent developments concerning Brexit negotiations and the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. News Summary A British High Court ruling has thrown Prime Minister Theresa May’s timetable for leaving the European Union into flux and could ultimately give Parliament a stronger voice in shaping the terms of the
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U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have ranked Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP as a national “Best Law Firm” for a second year running.  BAL is also ranked in 2017 as a “Best Law Firm” in the metropolitan areas of Houston, Texas, and San Francisco, Calif. Firms included on the 2017 “Best Law
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