Those working through the immigration (and potentially naturalization) process in South Carolina know that any questions regarding their personal conduct can jeopardize their prospects. After working so hard to see the cycle through, having it derailed due to...
Can you avoid discrimination without committing civil violations?
You have a lot of legalities to consider when seeking new hires in South Carolina. While you should strive to maintain diversity amongst your employees, you want to avoid hiring illegal aliens. However, what if your efforts to avoid hiring unauthorized immigrants...
Detailing South Carolina’s different drug schedules
A good number of consequences can accompany a drug offense in South Carolina. Having said that, many understand that not all drug offenses may be equal. Many of those who come to us here at Kappel Law want to know exactly what sort of penalties they could face; you...
Which visas are common for temporary workers?
There are several types of temporary visas, but three of the most common are the H-1B, H-2A and H-2B. The H-2B visa is typically used by people who come to the United States to do non-agricultural seasonal labor on a temporary basis. These "guest workers" can come...
What is drug trafficking?
People often see the words "drug trafficking" in the news or even in movies. But what does "trafficking" mean? In short, it means the selling, transporting or importing of illegal drugs. It can be a state or federal crime -- the federal crime is more severe and often...
