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Immigrant worker’s rights
Luke Ellis asked Edna Yang, the General Counsel with Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA), to answer to questions about immigrant workers rights.
FULL STORY >> 6/24/2008 11:51 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Becoming a U.S. citizen
News 8's Luke Ellis offers legal suggestions about the U.S. citizenship process and legalizing status in the U.S.
FULL STORY >> 6/17/2008 1:48 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Free and low cost immigration legal services offered
PAPA executive director Chris Jimmerson talks with News 8's Luke Ellis about the Political Asylum Project of Austin and its mission.
FULL STORY >> 6/10/2008 10:32 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Understanding the Texas Democratic Primary
News 8's Luke Ellis sits with Travis Co. Democratic Party chairman and local attorney Andy Brown to discuss how the Texas Democratic primary is supposed to work.
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Protesting high property taxes
If you want challenge high property taxes, but you're not sure how or even if you should protest your taxes, News 8's Luke Ellis has you covered with things to consider.
FULL STORY >> 5/20/2008 9:34 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Aggressive dogs and owner liability
Own a vicious dog? Well, there are some things to consider when it comes to liability, and your obligation to render aid in the event your dog attacks someone.
FULL STORY >> 5/6/2008 10:43 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Every dog gets one bite?
Luke Ellis discusses the general law about dog ownership and liability laws in Texas if your dog happens to bite someone.
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Alternative options for legal help
Luke Ellis offers other options for legal assistance for those low-income individuals who may not qualify for other forms of free legal aid.
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Luke Ellis is licensed to practice law in Texas and New York. He is an associate at Jackson Walker LLP; his practice focuses on general commercial litigation. Ellis writes The Common Law, a weekly, legal column in the Austin Chronicle that addresses practical and everyday legal issues. His column has also been published in Spanish in El Mundo.

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The material provided in The Common Law is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute, nor is it a substitute for, legal advice. For advice on your specific facts and circumstances, consult an attorney directly.


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