Legal Articles, General Practice

How an Accident Reconstructionist Approaches a Truck Crash

Learn more about how an accident reconstructionist can help your personal injury lawyer with their investigation.

ACLU/EFF Files Suit Over Warrantless Device Searches at Airports and the Border

The Associated Press reported that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed suit against the U.S. Government over the scope of searches of electronic devices at airports and border crossings.

President Trump Issues Memo on Asylum in Proceedings, Asylum Fees, and Asylum EADs

On April 29, 2019, President Donald Trump issued a Memorandum for the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security titled “Presidential Memorandum on Additional Measures to Enhance Border Security and Restore Integrity to Our Immigration System.”

USCIS Completes Data Entry for FY 2020 Cap-Subject H1B Petitions Selected in Lottery

On May 17, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had completed data entry for all FY-2020 H1B cap-subject petitions selected in the H1B lottery.

Defense Lawyer Talks Cosby Case

Montgomery County criminal lawyer John I. McMahon, Jr., Esquire sat down with reporters and provided legal analysis on developments in the Cosby case involving felony sexual assault charges.

SORNA Found Unconstitutional Despite Amendments

On June 22, 2018, a Montgomery County Judge ruled that the retroactive application of the recently amended Pennsylvania Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act (“SORNA”) is Unconstitutional.

June 2019 Visa Bulletin

On May 9, 2019, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the Visa Bulletin for June 2019.

Know When to Accept Your Insurance Company's Offer After a Car Accident

The New York City attorneys at Kaplan Lawyers suggest those injured in car accidents do not accept the first offer from an insurer. It is best to determine the value of all damages, including future medical costs for not only physical injuries but pain and suffering as well, and lost wages. Once a damage amount is calculated, then an injured person is better able to understand a reasonable amount for a settlement offer.

A Brief Guide to Different Types of Personal Injury Claims

Learn about types of personal injury claims, with practice area examples including car accident, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability and premises liability claims. The article also explains how to prove fault in a personal injury claim.

Child Support

An Overview of Child Support

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