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Annual U Visa Limit Reached for Fiscal Year 2017

On August 30, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has approved the congressionally mandated annual limit of 10,000 U visa petitions for fiscal year 2017.

Noel Francisco Confirmed as Solicitor General of the United States

On September 19, 2017, Noel Francisco was confirmed by the United States Senate by a vote of 50-47 to serve as the Solicitor General of the United States. As Solicitor General, Noel Francisco will be the government’s lead lawyer in arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Serious accidents cause serious injuries to the spinal cord

Most Cases Are Settled Before They Go to Trial

Why most cases will settle before trial.

Department Store Accidents

A store has a duty to keep customers safe.

Many Uninsured Motorists on California Roadways

Why having uninsured motorist insurance coverage is so important in California.

Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California

When does a family member have the right to file a wrongful death claim?

Co-Signers May Find Themselves Faced with Collections Lawsuits – Beware!

Even if you trust the person you're co-signing for, circumstances out of their control could render them unable to pay. If a creditor is unable to collect from the primary borrower, they have every right to pursue the co-signer.

Decision on Nominee for Secretary of DHS Not Imminent

On July 31, 2017, the former Secretary of Homeland Security, John F. Kelly, left his position to become the White House Chief of Staff. Since then, Elaine C. Duke, who was serving as the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, has been serving as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security.

Student Loan Delinquencies Rise Hand in Hand with Consumer Debt

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported in November 2018 that student loan delinquencies had risen 9.1%, compared to the 8.6% increase in the second quarter. This spike was noted as the largest jump in seven years.

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