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President Trump Nominates Eugene Scalia to be Next Secretary of Labor

On July 19, 2019, Alexander Acosta resigned as the Secretary of Labor, leaving Deputy Secretary Patrick Pizzella as the Acting Secretary of Labor. One day earlier, President Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Eugene Scalia to be the next Secretary of Labor.

Bar Endorses Attorneys Consulting with Firm In-House Counsel

Based upon a long line of California cases, a new ethics opinion acknowledges the dual benefits to both client and attorneys when a law firm utilizes in-house counsel to secure streamlined ethics and risk management advice.

Company and Company Owner Liable for FLSA Violations – Workers Not Independent Contractors

In a recent case, the Court found workers were improperly classified as independent contractors and entitled to back pay for missing overtime compensation. The court determined that the workers were dependent on the business rather than in business for themselves and, thus, were employees. The Court also found that the owner of the employer business was also an “employer” and was personally liable for unpaid wages owed to the employees.

Can You Get Workers Compensation for Choking at Work?

Workers compensation can be a safety net for injured workers, but like any laws, it has limitations.

Delays in Processing Intercountry Adoptions From South Africa

On June 28, 2019, the U.S. Department of State advised prospective adoptive parents and adoption service providers of potential delays in the processing time to complete intercountry adoptions from South Africa.

Blind Spot Car Accident - St Louis Auto Accident Attorney

It’s estimated that around 37% of two vehicle crashes are caused by blind spots, meaning one of the drivers was not able to see the vehicle driving next to them.

USCIS Holding Naturalization Ceremonies on Independence Day Week

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made it a tradition to hold a large number of naturalization ceremonies on the week of Independence Day. 2019 will be no exception to the rule, with USCIS planning to welcome nearly 7,500 new citizens between July 1 and July 5.

OMB Completes Review of New EB5 Final Rule

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) reported that the Office of Management of and Budget (OMB) has completed its review of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization final regulation.

How is child support calculated in Indiana?

The Indiana child support guidelines state that a child’s quality of life should not be affected by a divorce.

How Is Income Treated When Applying For Medicaid?

We previously discussed the differences between assets and income in regards to applying for Medicaid. Now we will examine how Medicaid treats income.

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