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When Does a Car Accident Call for Legal Action?

Being involved in a car crash is a traumatic experience that could result in not only economic loss, but serious injuries that maim, disfigure, and cause pain and suffering that may last a lifetime. 

Careless Creditor Paperwork May See Collections Lawsuits Overturned Quickly

While many credit card companies sell their delinquent accounts to debt collections agencies, not every company provides sufficient documentation to the buyer. Without the proper paperwork, a debt collections company usually doesn’t have a leg to stand on in court.

Canada Sees Increase in Crossings of U.S.-Canada Border

In the early months of the Trump Administration, there have been reports of dramatic increases of individuals crossing the U.S.-Canada border to seek asylum in Canada.

Archived Articles: The 2017 Suspension of H1B Premium Processing

On March 3, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) temporarily suspended premium processing for all H1B petitions. Over the next few months, the USCIS gradually resumed premium processing for certain types of H1B petitions.

Court Judgments Give Creditors More Options

If a default judgment is granted against you because you did not respond or lost the case in court, your first question may be whether the plaintiff can garnish your wages. In most cases, the answer is yes.

4 Workers’ Compensation Trends To Watch For in 2019

Here are 4 workers comp trends to look out for in 2019.

Prostitution and Solicitation Sex Crimes On the Rise

Being a Los Angeles Criminal Defense lawyer, I am often asked to represent people who are charged with sex crimes, including prostitution and solicitation-related sex crimes charged under Penal Code Section 647(b).

Convicts Opt for Death Row Rather than Serve Time in Regular Maximum Security Prison

This is a fascinating article from the Atlantic Monthly which explores and explains why certain convicts ask to be sent to “Death Row,” rather than serve their sentence in a maximum security prison.

Cell Phones in Prisons: Shocking but TRUE!

You may or may not be surprised to know that many inmates serving time in our prisons (and jails) have cell phones. You may also be surprised to know that often, they get them from the guards. Shocking, yes, but true.

Connecting with Clients

None of us get along with everyone or each other perfectly all of the time. It simply is not possible, and if we did I’d be out of a job. Relationships are often strained during stressful times.

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