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President Trump Nominates Kristjen Nielsen as the New Secretary of Homeland Security

On October 11, 2017, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Kristjen Nielsen as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. If confirmed, Nielsen will replace the current White House Chief of Staff, John Kelly, who left the post at the beginning of August.

DOS Prepares to Merge Consulate-General in Jerusalem With Embassy

On January 8, 2019, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum for the Secretary of State authorizing him to close the United States Consulate General in Jerusalem and merge its functions into the United States Embassy for Israel.

List of H2A and H2B Eligible Countries Updated for 2016

The Director of Homeland Security, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, has updated the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H2A and H2B Visa programs.

Credit Card Companies and Private Student Loan Servicers May Be Ready to Sue

While there are distinct differences in how credit card companies and private student loan servicers typically operate, they are similar in that they may serve a delinquent debtor with a lawsuit at any time.

Workers Compensation for Missouri Healthcare Workers

Proving your infection was contracted within the scope of your employment will be difficult, but not an impossible task.

Updated List of H2A and H2B Eligible Countries For FY-2017

October 26, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its list of countries eligible to participate in the H2A and H2B visa programs for the next fiscal year.

When You File a Lawsuit and There is a Settlement or Verdict, Who Pays for Your Injuries?

According to Pennsylvania law, generally if you have been injured and someone else is legally responsible, that person or company may owe you compensation.

AILA Reports USCIS Denying Form I-131 Advance Parole Applications When Applicant Travels While Application is Pending

Members of AILA have reported that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been denying Form I-131, Application for Travel Document applications for advance parole for applicants who traveled abroad while their applications were pending.

It's Not About contempt... it's about what's best for the parties and children

CanLii Cited Case on Custody and how Judicial examination of facts can demonstrate an alternative to Contempt Motions

Don't Get Fooled- Get Full Tort!

In Pennsylvania, if you have full tort option, and you are involved in an auto accident and you are not at fault, you can sue the negligent person to collect your economic damages, such as medical expenses or lost income which may exceed the coverage you have on your own policy. You may also sue the other person to collect non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. If you have limited tort option, you give up your right to sue the negligent party for your non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, unless you suffer a serious injury or fall within one of the exceptions listed below. Serious injury has been defined as death, serious impairment of a body function or a serious permanent disfigurement.

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