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Study:Drivers Don’t See Texting-Driving Dangers

The majority of drivers refuse to believe texting while driving is dangerous. Yet, drivers who text are six times more likely to be involved in an automobile accident, according to the Society for Risk Analysis reports.

ICE Attorney Sentenced for Identify Theft Scheme

On June 28, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Raphael A. Sanchez, former Chief Counsel of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) “was sentenced to 48 months in prison for a wire fraud...

Check the Box

Businesses have the option of telling the IRS how they want to be taxed by the “Check-the-Box,” or “Select-the-Box” method.

Business Entities

This article will provide an overview of the basic business structures, including non-entity and entity structures of business, and how a business lawyer can help with the decision-making process.

Med Mal 101 - What Does Standard of Care Mean? 

Standard of care. It's one of the most common terms you'll hear in a medical malpractice case. If you don't understand this concept, you might struggle to draw a connection between your health care provider's actions and your current suffering. Let’s take a closer look into this critical concept.

Why You Should Be Careful Using Social Media After a Car Accident

If you are skeptical of the fact that insurance companies will look into your social media, you shouldn’t be.

USCIS Delays Implementation of NTA Memo

On June 28, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum (PM)-602-0050.1, titled “Updated Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuances of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Deportable Aliens.”

DOS Adds Five Campuses to EducationUSA Academy Network for 2019

On August 1, 2018, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that it had added five U.S. host campuses to its EducationUSA Academy network for summer 2019. They will join the eleven other host institutions which also participated in summer 2018.

15 Retired IJs Write Letter Criticizing EOIR Decision to Remove IJ from Castro-Tum Case

On July 31, 2018, Buzzfeed News reported that fifteen former immigration judges signed a letter criticizing the decision of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) to remove and replace sitting immigration judge from the case of Castro-Tum.

Alimony / Spousal Support

Alimony or spousal support is typically addressed in an initial action for a divorce.

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