Legal Articles, General Practice

Fourth Circuit Upholds District Court Preliminary Injunction Against "Travel Ban" (Injunction Remains Stayed)

On February 15, 2018, a majority of an en banc United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld the decision of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issuing a preliminary injunction against portions of the entry restrictions on nationals from six countries...

Negotiating the Collections Lawsuit: The Creditor May Worry You Will File for Bankruptcy

Even if you are not planning to file for bankruptcy and are open to negotiating a settlement, you may be surprised to find out how willing a creditor is to work with you.

BIA Amicus Invitation No. 18-02-27: "Conviction for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Florida”

On February 27, 2018, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued Amicus Invitation No. 18-02-27, titled “Conviction for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Florida.”

Pacifying Problem Homeowners

n the day-to-day life of the HOA manager, few things are more reliable than complaints.

10 Steps to FMLA Compliance

The Family Medical Leave Act is complex. So this is an attempt at simplification: 10 steps to help your company be compliant.

SCOTUS Oral Arguments in Nielsen v. Preap (236(c) Case)

On October 10, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Nielsen v. Preap, Docket No. 16-1363.

Estate Planning: Some Basics

Basic documents that everyone can use

5 Mistakes New Landlords Make

It’s been said that one of the quickest ways to learn the ins and outs of a new business venture is to make mistakes—and new landlords will find that there are plenty of mistakes to make. Some of the costliest errors can happen before you ever hand the keys over to your first tenant. 

Court Judgments & Wage Garnishing: What is Exempt?

If your wages are about to be garnished, you and your employer must both be notified. But what about other forms of income?

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