Human Characteristics: Who Am I? Nature, Nurture, and the Illusion of Choice
By Esther Claudette Gittens “Who am I?” It's a question as ancient as human consciousness and as fresh as a teenager’s diary. We ask it in moments of quiet reflection…
Navigating U.S. Citizenship: A Comprehensive Guide for Globally Mobile Green Card Holders
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. For Green Card holders who are entrepreneurs, entertainers, or professionals with international commitments, the path to U.S. citizenship involves unique challenges. Frequent travel and extended stays…
The Silent Partners: Navigating Family Indifference and Entitlement in Business Ownership
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates Website: www.askthelawyer.us The dream of building a successful business often intertwines with the hope of creating a legacy, a…
Business Ownership and Family Dynamics: Navigating Indifference, Entitlement, and Cultural Challenges
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates Website: www.askthelawyer.us Owning a business is often romanticized as the path to financial freedom and generational wealth. But for…
REAL ID Enforcement: Navigating a New Era of Travel in NYC
By Esther Claudette Gittens The long-anticipated full enforcement of the REAL ID Act by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commenced on May 7, 2025, ushering in significant changes for air…
Navigating New York’s Political Rapids: Adams, Cuomo, and the Thorny Path of Independent Candidacies
Editorial By Brian Figeroux, Esq., New Black Voices, The Immigrant's Journal, Caribbean American Weekly and Workers' World Today | Editorial credit: Ron Adar & lev radin / shutterstock.com New York,…
Shelter Under Siege: Legal Strategies for NYS Attorneys Fighting Housing Discrimination and Displacement
During the Trump administration, federal protections against housing discrimination weakened significantly. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rolled back key Obama-era regulations—most notably the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing…
Reuniting Families: Legal Strategies for NYS Attorneys Navigating Immigration-Driven Family Law Crises
Editorial credit: Sheila Fitzgerald / shutterstock.com The Trump administration’s family separation policy marked one of the most traumatic episodes in recent U.S. immigration history. Thousands of children were taken from…
Protecting the Vulnerable: Legal Strategies for NYS Attorneys in Consumer Protection and Public Benefits Law
Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com Under the Trump administration, sweeping changes to immigration and social policy deeply impacted immigrant families and communities of color—particularly in their access to essential…
Pleading for Safety: Legal Strategies for NYS Attorneys Representing Asylum Seekers and Refugees
During his presidency, Donald Trump presided over the most restrictive era in modern U.S. asylum and refugee policy. Annual refugee admissions were slashed to historic lows, and the scope of…