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One of the most controversial topics in politics today surrounds the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals program, more commonly known as DACA. This program was created by President Obama to provide a way for for immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children to come out of the shadows and apply for temporary authorization to remain in the U.S., and to apply for temporary work permits. At the time, President Obama referred to the program as a temporary measure to give [...]

The tax bill recently passed by the Senate affects everyone, but if you own a business, you may find yourself affected more than most. Although the provisions affecting individuals have been discussed far and wide in the news, the changes made for businesses are still leaving some business owners unsure of where they stand.  Some of the most notable changes the tax bill makes for businesses are: Corporate Tax Rate: Reduced to 21%, effective after 12/13/17, and with adjustment for excess [...]

Despite legal challenges and separate statewide rulings, the Supreme Court has given the third version of the Trump administration’s travel ban the green light.  The administration can now fully enforce its restrictions on travel from eight nations – Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. Restrictions vary between the nations, but most citizens will find themselves unable to emigrate permanently to the U.S., and some may further be barred from [...]

ALBANY, N.Y. (November 28, 2017) – Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, announces a new immigration attorney:  Cianna Freeman-Tolbert.  Ms. Freeman-Tolbert joins Whiteman Osterman & Hanna’s Immigration Practice Group.  Her practice will focus on immigration litigation including removal and deportation defense.  Ms. Freeman-Tolbert brings a wealth of experience in immigration court proceedings and immigration [...]

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna attorney Daniel Hubbell has joined other area lawyers, architects and designers in contributing their time and expertise to the Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial project, a passion project proposed by Latham-based orthodontist Dr. Michael Lozman.  Initial plans for the memorial went before the Niskayuna planning board on Monday, November 13.  Please click here for a recent Daily Gazette article about the project.