When the popular, celebrity-fueled reality show "Dancing with the Stars" debuted in 2005, it sparked an instant resurgence of interest in classic dances like the foxtrot, tango, and salsa. Dance schools all over the nation rushed to meet the increased demand for lessons by hiring...
Murthy Law Firm founder and president, Sheela Murthy, and firm member, Joel Yanovich, recently paid a visit to the law firm of DLA Piper to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, and to speak about their own immigration stories. DLA Piper has offices in more than 40...
Down the street from the White House, a hip new bistro has opened its doors. The menu boasts a variety of sophisticated ingredients, the dishes were developed by an accomplished chef, and hundreds of curious patrons flocked to the dining room the weekend it launched....
NOTE (20.Nov.2019): An alert MurthyDotCom reader brought to our attention some additional information about Mrs. Claiborne that indicates she may have been a U.S. citizen at the time of her birth. The law regarding citizenship status when born abroad to U.S. citizen parents has changed...
This evening, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a proposed rule to increase filing fees for most types of applications and petitions. It would also add a number of new fees and change certain other immigration benefit request requirements. The proposed rule is...
Immigrants who cross over to our shores have a myriad of hopes and dreams for their new lives in the United States. Some aspire to be entrepreneurs, while others seek to pursue some of the educational opportunities this nation offers. Still others may be fleeing...
Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg earned fame in the 1970s, when she invented the wrap dress, a universally flattering garment that became synonymous with chic, sophisticated style. She remains one of the most influential designers working today and is a certified business tycoon with a...
While it has been established that immigrants have an overwhelmingly positive effect on the U.S. economy, it is important not to overlook the vast array of non-economic contributions they have made to our country when advocating for sensible immigration reform. One of the most pivotal...
From the time of this nation's birth, immigrants have crossed over to America's shores in the pursuit of new lives built with hard work, determination, and ingenuity. Their immense contributions are part of the very fabric of this country. To highlight the incredible talent and...
Immigrants have been the topic of some heated national conversations over the past few years. Recent debates over border walls, visa restrictions, and "bad hombres" have brought immigration related issues to the forefront of our countrywide consciousness. But the fervent dialogue about how immigrants impact...
