Author: The Law Office of Eric R. Brown
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Political Enmity in Our Civil Structure
I was reading a book about the life of Abraham Lincoln this week. There are great parallels between the crises that America faced in the middle of the nineteenth century and the crises our country faces today. The issue of slavery was the dividing line back in Lincoln’s time. Today immigration and institutional mistrust…
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Reevaluating Our Weekly Schedule
Welcome to summer. This long weekend when we honor our fallen military men and women and gather with friends and families is the unofficial start to the summer season. Memorial Day has always been my favorite holiday. It usually marks the first cookout of the season. Baseball is in full swing. And if…
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Problems Facing Asylum-Seekers
For migrants seeking lawful entry into the United States, it is really difficult to be allowed entry. That may be part of the reason why so many migrants are crossing the border outside of the regulated points of entry. There are three main categories for entry into the United States legally,…
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Paths to Immigration
As I have dug deeper into understanding how immigration policy works at the southern border, it has become apparent to me that it is quite difficult for aliens to enter the United States and remain in the U.S. legally. There are essentially three pathways to legal immigration into the United States.…
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An Explanation on Immigration Law
As I dig deeper into the immigration morass, I think it is important for there to be a clear understanding of the terms that are used. Before I go any further, though, I want to be clear that this exercise in gaining a better understanding of the immigration process…
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A Look at Immigration Legislation
Now that we have crossed the threshold into 2024, I am not sure what the year is going to bring, but I think it could be monumental. We have a presidential election with a full lead-up including primaries, civil lawsuits, and criminal prosecutions. None of us can be sure…
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Employing Remote Workers from Different States
Over the last few years my law practice has grown and we have added new employees. When I first started out, there was one employee, and it was me. I did everything. But I learned over time that if I wanted to improve my services and grow my profitability, I would…
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Do You Know Who Funds Your Health Insurance?
A friend of mine called me last week with a question about health insurance coverage. As some of you know, if you are insured under an “Obamacare” plan, you need to select your coverage for next year this month. The thought of a big premium bill arriving just…
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AI in Legal Business
Now that December has arrived, folks in business are starting to wrap up operations for the year and casting a glance at 2024 and what lies ahead. I find that in December, I do a lot of thinking about what worked over the last year and what can use improvement. …
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The Price of Expression
I am in a group chat with five of my closest friends. We text each other throughout the day every day about all kinds of topics. Some are important, some are juvenile, some are mundane. We are all professional men in our 40s and 50s, and, for me, the…
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