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What to Expect with Your Home Closing

A brief overview of what to expect when buying a home as a new home purchaser.

Virginia Workers' Compensation Benefits: An Overview

A brief overview of the benefits available to a Virginia workers' compensation claimant, post-injury.

Eligibility for Employment Authorization to H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants

USCIS has announced that effective May 26, 2015, H-4 Dependent Spouses will be eligible to apply for employment authorization. Eligible H-4 Dependent Spouses can file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, beginning May 26, 2015 and may begin working after receipt of EAD.

AGRO-TERRORISM IN CALIFORNIA: RESPONDING TO LEGITIMATE BIOLOGICAL THREATS WITH EFFECTIVE LEGISLATIVE RESPONSES

AGRO-TERRORISM IN CALIFORNIA: RESPONDING TO LEGITIMATE BIOLOGICAL THREATS WITH EFFECTIVE LEGISLATIVE RESPONSES

New Missouri Work Comp Retaliation Standard

Missouri law forbids companies from retaliating against injured workers who file workers compensation claims. If an employee is fired or forced into resigning, the hurt employee can bring a Workers Compensation Retaliation Claim. Now, Missouri has changed the standard.

A Guide to Switchblades, Dirks and Daggers

How to tell if a knife is “illegal.” An analysis of current California knife laws.

Alimony: The Basics

A short guide on the types of alimony that may be awarded in Tennessee divorce cases.

Michigan's Role as Legal pioneer - Medical marijuana law update

Michigan Bar Journal article.

SORNA/Megan's Law Update

SORNA/Megan's Law Update

Abuse of Process

Under Connecticut law, “abuse of process” is the misuse of process regularly issued to accomplish an unlawful ulterior purpose.

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