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Visa Bulletin for May 2019

On April 8, 2019, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) published the Immigrant Visa Bulletin for May 2019. The Visa Bulletin for May 2019 contains filing dates and final action dates for filing for immigrant visas based on approved immigrant visa petitions...

What to Do if Your Teen Driver Is in an Accident

The basics of what to do at an accident scene are the same for teens and adults. But teens are less experienced and often afraid of what will happen, meaning they are more likely to say or do something that could cost you later.

Whats my case worth?

"How much is my case worth?" is always answered by, "It Depends."

Guyana Becomes Party to Hague Adoption Convention

The Department of State (DOS) noted that Guyana has deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Adoption Convention.

Preparing For The Courtroom

Clients are usually nervous about going to court, especially if it is their first time being before a judge or testifying. Here are some tips to help you feel more at ease.

Department of State Revokes Visa of ICC Chief Prosecutor

Several outlets have reported that the United States Department of State (DOS) revoked the visa of Fatou Bensouda, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). She is a citizen and national of The Gambia.

Family Law Matters: The Role of the GAL

Who is the GAL and what does the GAL do?

Family Law Guide

Top Topics in Family Law Matters

Legislative Watch: Return 17-Year-Olds to Juvenile Court

Why children should stay i juvenile court.

What are My Rights if My Doctor Failed to Diagnose a Stroke?

Statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that stroke is a leading cause of death in the US, killing 140,000 people annually at a rate of about one every four minutes. Even more disturbing is that only 38 percent of Americans recognize the signs of stroke and know the importance of calling 911. Health care professionals are specially trained to realize when a patient is in distress, even when they don’t necessarily specialize in neurological disorders. When a doctor fails to diagnose stroke, a patient can suffer serious, long-term brain damage and disabilities that could have been avoided

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