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New USCIS Mission Statement

On February 22, 2018, the Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), L. Francis Cissna, issued a new USCIS mission statement. The new USCIS statement reflects the immigration priorities of the Trump Administration.

How Do I Find Who to Name in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

People who are injured because of the negligence of another person or entity sometimes struggle with who to name as defendants in a lawsuit. In some cases it may appear obvious who the negligent party was that caused an injury, so, consequently, it may seem obvious who to name in the suit.

Who’s at Fault for a Work Zone Traffic Accident?

We love being able to get from place to place. We don’t love the fact that from time to time we need to travel through work zones to do that. Roads and highways need to be repaired and expanded over time, and often we’re so over-scheduled we have little tolerance for that.

Government Resumes Accepting Certain DACA Requests in Response to Court Order

On January 13, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has resumed accepting requests for renewal under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in response to a court order.

What to Expect from a Meeting with an Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident

The first four points on this list are what you’d expect. It is the fifth that might surprise you.

DOJ Settles With Pro-Israel Group Over IRS Targeting Allegations

Here, I will post about an interesting conclusion to a non-immigration story. On February 1, 2018, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Z Street, a pro-Israel non-profit organization...

FIREARMS AND ESTATE PLANNING

Important legal issues can arise with regard to the ownership and transfer of firearms for estate planning purposes.

SEMINAR: YOU’VE BEEN APPOINTED THE EXECUTOR OF AN ESTATE, NOW WHAT?

Have you been named as the Executor or Administrator of an estate and would like to learn more about:

HEALTH CARE DECISIONS WORKSHOP: MAKING SURE YOUR WISHES ARE COMMUNICATED

Have you effectively communicated your healthcare wishes and appointed someone to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to?

NATIONAL ESTATE PLANNING AWARENESS WEEK (OCT. 15-21, 2018)

The third week of October is National Estate Planning Awareness Week (Oct. 15-21, 2018). Estate planning is important for everyone regardless of wealth or family status..

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