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CAN YOU SUE AFTER A CALIFORNIA DIVE BOAT ACCIDENT?

Recently, a dive boat off the coast of Santa Cruz island suffered a devastating fire. CNN reports that all thirty-three passengers are presumed dead. This tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers associated with boating in Southern California. Victims who are injured on a dive boat in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence have the legal right to be compensated for their losses.

SHOULD GUN OWNERS BE FINGERPRINTED?

The head of the Illinois State Police is calling on legislators to take action requiring gun holders to provide a set of fingerprints upon renewal of their Firearms Owner Identity Cards.

LACK OF CONVICTIONS SPURS SEARCH FOR POT TEST

Low numbers of arrests for driving high are perplexing the Illinois State Police.

USCIS Will Not Pre-Paid Mailers for FY 2021 Cap Subject H1B Petitions

On February 14, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it “will not use pre-paid mailers to send out any communications or final notices for fiscal year 2021 cap-subject H1B petitions...

USCIS Response to Coronavirus Outbreak in China

On February 5, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a news update detailing its response to the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak in China.

Proving or (Dis)proving Being a Child's Parent

In a divorce or parentage case, there needs to be proof that the child is yours. Some of these require active steps and others are automatic presumptions. For the latter, it's important that you take steps early on - otherwise, you may end up being responsible for supporting a child which is not your biological child.

Tesla Autopilot Crash Investigation Opens Door for Product Liability Claims

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report on February 25, 2020, that found that the human error in the fatal crash of 2018 involving a Tesla Model X P100D was foreseeable. This potentially takes the defense of user error and makes it a grounds for liability as an anticipated misuse of the product.

Minnesota’s New Hands-Free Law

On August 1, 2019, Minnesota’s new Hands-Free Law went into effect on Minnesota roads. 

Challenging Field Sobriety Testing in Colorado

There are many ways that a Colorado DUI attorney can challenge the results of field sobriety testing.

What to Expect from a Colorado DMV Hearing After Being Charged with DUI

This is a summary of what to expect from the DMV if you have been charged with a DUI.

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