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Confusion Reigns as New H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Urgent Return of Foreign Workers

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Washington, D.C. — A recent executive order from the White House regarding H-1B visas has created confusion among immigration attorneys and employers. The order introduces a hefty $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants, prompting many visa holders currently outside the United States to consider returning before the fee becomes effective. Initial responses from legal experts indicate a scramble for clarity among immigration lawyers as they attempt to navigate the implications of this sudden change, which was unveiled late Friday. The order lacks specific details, leaving many, including employers and visa holders, with more questions than … Read more

Urgent Alert: Augusta County Residents Targeted by Phone Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Officials

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Augusta County, Va. — Residents of Augusta County are being warned about a phone scam involving impersonators posing as sheriff’s deputies. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has received multiple reports from concerned citizens reporting suspicious calls from individuals claiming to be Lieutenants or Deputies. The fraudulent calls are being made from restricted numbers, and if recipients do not pick up, the impersonators are leaving voicemails. These messages typically mention a civil summons, jury duty, or some sort of pressing legal issue that requires immediate attention. Among the numbers associated with these scams are 540-445-0998, … Read more

Urgent Legal Battle Erupts as Riverfront Plaza Faces Foreclosure Risk amid Tenant Lease Expiration

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Richmond, Virginia — The Riverfront Plaza office complex faces a potential foreclosure following a lawsuit filed against its owner, Hertz Investment Group. With a crucial lease for one of its primary tenants nearing expiration, the situation has escalated as financial struggles continue to plague the nearly 1 million-square-foot property. Wells Fargo, representing the noteholders for Riverfront Plaza, filed the lawsuit on August 11 in Richmond Circuit Court. The financial institution is seeking over $131 million in damages and aims to appoint a receiver to take control of the management of the property, located at 901-951 … Read more

Urgent Care Clinic Faces Foreclosure Amid $4 Million Loan Dispute; Head Physician Named in Lawsuit

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PEA RIDGE, Ark. — A medical facility in Benton County is facing imminent foreclosure after reportedly failing to meet obligations on approximately $4 million in loans. This situation arises from a lawsuit initiated last month by a local bank. First Western Bank of Booneville has filed legal action against Pea Ridge Urgent Care Clinic Co., alleging that the clinic defaulted on loans that were issued between October 2022 and February 2025. The lawsuit was formally lodged in Benton County Circuit Court, outlining the bank’s claims for the outstanding amount. Dr. Alan Schumacher, who serves as … Read more