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Things To Consider Before Signing An Apartment Lease

Before you make a commitment, it is important to be sure that you know exactly what you are getting into.

Garnishments Are Intrusive

Garnishments are Intrusive... It's 6:30 in the A.M. and there is a loud knock at your door. Naturally you are alarmed so you proceed to answer the knock with caution. You see from your window, a uniformed sheriff with papers in his or her hands. You have no idea what the visit is all about...but you maintain composure and open the door. "You have been served"... is all you hear. The sheriff walks off and you're left alone to read the disturbing news that you are being sued. I can't tell you how many weekly calls we receive from consumers who phone to say they are being or about to be garnished. They are in panic mode because they understand the ramifications of having less money in your paycheck.

Six Immigration Courts to Resume Some Non-Detained Hearings

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that six immigration courts will resume non-detained individual (merits) hearings and master calendar dockets involving small numbers of respondents on June 29, 2020.

Are you being harassed by Simm Associates? - Stop Debt Harassment Now.

Getting in touch with a debt harassment lawyer is the best way to move forward if you are facing any of these collection tactics.

Bankruptcy & The Great Recession

During the Great Recession that started in 2007 there were more than 3 Million homes lost to foreclosure.

Falls are the #1 Cause of Accidental Death on Construction Sites

Fall-related deaths for workers is on the rise. This article is a discussion of how some of those deaths and injuries can be prevented.

Key Things To Know About Truck Accidents And Lawsuits

Driving a truck is more difficult than driving a standard vehicle, so both non-commercial and commercial truck accidents can occur for many different reasons. A truck accident lawsuit may help you collect compensation for your losses in a truck-related accident.

What You Need To Know About Slip and Fall Cases

Slip and fall accidents can cause severe injuries. Filing an accurate claim is essential to receiving compensation for your losses in an accident. Receiving compensation can be very helpful to manage basic expenses due to the injury.

USCIS Announces Possible Service Cuts Due to Budgetary Concerns

On June 25, 2020, the Deputy Director for Policy for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Joseph Edlow, issued a statement about severe budget problems at the USCIS.

How to stop debt harassment from Account Resolution Services?

No collection agency has the right to sue you or make threats of garnishing your wages for loans that aren't owed. However, they can summon you in a court of law and if a default judgment is passed against you, your wages may get garnished.

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