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July 5, 2025 | Blogs, The Caribbean Region

The Jaguar! National Symbols, Free Expression, & Electoral Justice in Guyana

When India emerged from its darkest democratic hour—the Emergency period of 1975–1977—a new political force was born. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), seeking to restore national pride and democratic ideals, adopted the lotus, India’s national flower, as its symbol. The lotus, revered across cultural and religious traditions, symbolizes purity and resilience. “The lotus blooms in […]

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Business and Entrepreneurship

Penetrating the Attorney-Client Privilege – An Aggressive Trend in the Wake of Corporate Scandals

The attorney-client privilege is an essential element of any system of justice. It protects communication between attorneys and their clients from compelled disclosure. The crime-fraud exception removes this attorney-client privilege for communications made in furtherance of a crime or fraud. Therefore, the confidentiality afforded to attorney-client communications does not extend to interactions for the purpose […]

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The Paradox of Plenty: Why Guyana’s Local Content Law Needs a Reality Check

In October 2022, the Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) challenged a panel of experts to deliberate on how Guyana could maximize local capture from its oil and gas sector. The question is pregnant with possibilities. However, Guyana, like other developing countries before it, assumes that a local content law is the secret sauce. Therefore, the discourse […]

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Crisis Management & Emerging Trends


General

March 6, 2018 | Blogs, General

Visa Problems? Your Next Step

Immigration issues can be very complex and challenging, leading to feelings of frustration or disappointment. If you are having visa problems, you may be at risk of having to leave the United States, or not being able to enter in the first place. Visa problems have been the cause of many issues for families and […]

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December 26, 2017 | Blogs, General

Why crime rates go up in December

The holiday season is often filled with celebrations, events, and gatherings with family and friends. Many people, this time of year, spend a lot of effort and money to make the season special. Unfortunately, this time of year also brings an increase in crime. There are many things that can contribute to this increase in […]

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Immigration

January 22, 2018 | Blogs, Immigration

Can an Immigration Lawyer Help You?

What is Immigration Law? Immigration law refers to a set of rules that were established by the federal government regarding who can come to the country. These rules also determine how long a person can stay in the country. Additionally, immigration law determines how people who violate the rules are punished. The United States has […]

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February 12, 2017 | Blogs, Immigration

Tyrants on the Loose: Trump’s Immigration Ban & Deportation Coming to A City Near You

When a federal appeals court looked beyond the four corners of President Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration, which bans immigrants to the United States from 7 predominantly Muslim countries, it strengthened the pillars of a constitutional democracy. The case reminds citizens of the world that governments don’t enjoy unfettered discretion to infringe individual’s rights and liberties […]

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May 30, 2015 | Blogs, Immigration

Deferred Action For Illegal Immigrants A Dream Or Nightmare?

New York City Immigration Attorney On November 20, 2014 President Barrack Obama took a bold step, hoping to bring relief to millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States. Using Executive Orders, Mr. Obama implemented what is called the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA). The measure touted as a dream for illegal immigrants now […]

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Intellectual Property and Innovation


Law and Governance

The Paradox of Plenty: Why Guyana’s Local Content Law Needs a Reality Check

In October 2022, the Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) challenged a panel of experts to deliberate on how Guyana could maximize local capture from its oil and gas sector. The question is pregnant with possibilities. However, Guyana, like other developing countries before it, assumes that a local content law is the secret sauce. Therefore, the discourse […]

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The Masses at the Gate: What’s Behind the People’s Movement in Guyana

For decades Guyana abandoned the principles of a merit-based society, opting instead for a system of political patronage. The country’s private sector followed in the shadows of the ruling political elites, elevating patronage and nepotism above merit and competence. Though One People, One Nation, One Destiny, the probability of success on the merits eluded generations of […]

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Real Estate and Investment

Real Estate Lawyers vs Real Estate Agents

Are you buying or selling real estate? You should know the difference between real estate lawyers and real estate agents. They provide complimentary but different services. It may seem obvious, but the differences are often misunderstood.  If you understand the difference between real estate lawyers and real estate agents, you could land better real estate […]

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December 15, 2021 | Blogs, Real Estate and Investment

Real Estate Disclosures: What You Need to Know

Disclosures are a crucial part of any real estate translation. Regardless of if you are buying or selling your home, you should be familiar with disclosures and understand that even though they are meant to reveal any defects in a home, not everyone plays by the rules. To learn more about disclosures, contact a New […]

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The Caribbean Region

July 5, 2025 | Blogs, The Caribbean Region

The Jaguar! National Symbols, Free Expression, & Electoral Justice in Guyana

When India emerged from its darkest democratic hour—the Emergency period of 1975–1977—a new political force was born. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), seeking to restore national pride and democratic ideals, adopted the lotus, India’s national flower, as its symbol. The lotus, revered across cultural and religious traditions, symbolizes purity and resilience. “The lotus blooms in […]

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March 21, 2025 | Blogs, The Caribbean Region

US Offers Carrot & Stick to Conquer the Caribbean? Leaders Urged to Resist Trump’s Unreasonable Demands

“The US will try to pick off Caribbean governments one-by-one with a carrot-and-stick approach” to achieve President Trump’s unreasonable demands, warns Prof. C Justin Robinson. However, the University of the West Indies Pro Vice-Chancellor urges Caribbean leaders to “hold one head”. He was speaking on the podcast, Caribbean Tea. The Trump administration is muscling its […]

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The Paradox of Plenty: Why Guyana’s Local Content Law Needs a Reality Check

In October 2022, the Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) challenged a panel of experts to deliberate on how Guyana could maximize local capture from its oil and gas sector. The question is pregnant with possibilities. However, Guyana, like other developing countries before it, assumes that a local content law is the secret sauce. Therefore, the discourse […]

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