A Marvelous Trademark
Unless you're an avid (or really old) comic book reader, it may surprise you to learn that Shazam used to go by Captain Marvel. So how...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Feb 19
- 2 min
Dear USCIS, Remember Me?
These past two years have seen extraordinary wait times for communications from USCIS. Processing times for applications for work...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Jan 5
- 1 min
Biden Announces Expanded Humanitarian Parole Program
The Biden administration announced they will be expanding the Humanitarian Parole program currently extended to Venezuelans and...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Sep 14, 2022
- 4 min
My Heart Bleeds Wine
A respost of an article I wrote for Black Commentator shortly after Amy Winehouse's untimely passing. I reflect on this, what would have...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Aug 28, 2022
- 2 min
That's Not Fair (use)!
As another school year begins, librarians, teachers and professors across the country gear up to not only return to their classrooms, but...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Aug 20, 2022
- 1 min
Trademarking Slang
"Nobody owns 'turnt.' That's just something people say." Have you expressed a similar sentiment before marketing merchandise with a...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Jul 26, 2022
- 1 min
Technical Difficulties
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our website was temporarily down. If you attempted to reach us in the past week, please send your...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Recognition for Africans
Historically, Africa has been excluded from explicit immigration policy in the US. But to its credit, the Biden Administration has been...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Mar 3, 2022
- 2 min
EE.UU. prevé incorporar personal a embajada en Cuba
Estados Unidos planea comenzar a agregar personal a la Embajada en La Habana, Cuba a finales de este mes. Si bien aún no sabemos la fecha...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Feb 14, 2022
- 2 min
Tribunal restablece derechos de autorización de trabajo para solicitantes de asilo
En la noticia más positiva, en el caso de AsylumWorks v. Mayorkas, el juez declaró inválidas dos reglas de la era Trump que impedían o...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Nov 27, 2021
- 1 min
Black Friday Sale Has Ended
Our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale has ended, but our Christmas spirit hasn't! You may still wish to take advantage of our very...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Nov 7, 2021
- 2 min
Fighting Myths About Asylum Seekers
Those fleeing Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, or Cameroon, if they wish to seek asylum in the United States, must apply for such. Even though...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
Processing Time for Trademark Applications Increases
The US Patent and Trademark Office has quietly increased the time it takes for a trademark application to be assigned for review from 3...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Aug 15, 2021
- 3 min
Nuevas actualizaciones de DHS (New Updates from DHS)
El Department of Homeland Security hizo algunos cambios de política interesantes la semana pasada. Primero, el Immigration and Customs...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- May 9, 2021
- 2 min
Admin Day
Hannibal Legal continues to grow exponentially, and we couldn't be more grateful to all of our clients. In order to serve you better, we...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Mar 25, 2021
- 1 min
New Satellite Office in Miami Beach
While Hannibal Legal remains a New York law firm, we are proud to announce the grand opening of our Miami Beach satellite office. To...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Crossed A Line (In a Good Way)
As our bus ride from Tapachula to Tuxtla entered its third hour, I turned to Yudi and jokingly confessed, "I want to cry." After a long...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Nov 8, 2020
- 1 min
Team Work(ing)
I get it. When engaging me or another attorney for legal services, the price tag on the invoice could be anywhere between one month's...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
Jelly Preserves
"Here, I have it in writing." Few sentences are more pleasing to your attorney's ear. Not that your veracity is absolutely dependent upon...
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Giovanni H. Turner, Esq.
- Aug 13, 2020
- 2 min
It's No Longer Mine
What happens to your rights as an author when you sell a painting, sculpture or unique piece of jewelry? We are used to thinking about...
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