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Many Student Loan Borrowers Are Simply Too Young to Understand Financial Planning

While many young students and would-be borrowers are eager to get into school at any cost, they are too often left dealing with massive student loan debt that overwhelms them at a time they should be starting out with high hopes for the future.

Fuller v. Insys Therapeutics

U.S. Embassy in Mumbai to No Longer Process IR5, IR1, IR2, CR1, and CR2 Cases

Beginning on April 1, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi will no longer process IR5, IR1, IR2, CR1, and CR2 cases. Interviews in these cases will now be scheduled at the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai.

E-Verify to Transfer Case Data to New Interface in March 2018

On March 18, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that later in March 2018 E-Verify will transfer all of its case data to a new interface. Accordingly, prior to the transfer “all open cases much reach a final case result and be closed.”

Collections Lawsuits: Sometimes When You Least Expect It

If you have been served, don’t wait to contact an attorney. Act quickly so that an effective response can be filed.

Getting Compensation for Car Accident Injuries

Texas law requires all motorists to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance. And yet, some Texans violate the law and drive without any coverage at all. If you are the victim of an accident and the negligent driver has no insurance—or not enough coverage to pay for your damages—it can be a very thorny problem.

How to Avoid Injuries From Falling Objects at Work

We hope that with the help of the many tips on this list, you can make it through your whole career without getting hit by a falling object.

DOS Update on NIV Applications by Nationals of Russia and Turkey

On October 19, 2017, representatives from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) asked a U.S. Department of State (DOS) liaison whether the DOS had designated alternative posts for nationals of Russia and Turkey to apply for nonimmigrant visas.

New USCIS Website Homepage

On March 15, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the design of its website homepage. The USCIS made the changes to the USCIS website homepage based on user-feedback, search queries, and by talking to applicants in person and at two USCIS field offices.

Default Judgment: The Creditor May Be Quick to Use Their New Financial Advantage

If you were unable to consult with a collections lawsuit attorney at the time you were served a summons and complaint, and you did not show up in court, a default judgment was probably granted against you.

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