Legal Articles, General Practice

Not So Fast! Speeding Solves Nothing

While distracted driving is commonly considered the leading factor in serious motor vehicle accidents, a strong argument can be made for speeding or reckless driving.

Slowing down Wisconsin’s traffic accident clock

Wisconsin has one of the lowest rates of traffic accidents in the country.

The State Of Driver Safety In Western Wisconsin

Statewide vehicle accident statistics can be misleading, depending on where you live.

Steer clear of deer on Wisconsin roads in the coming months

It's that time of year: The mornings are crisp, the leaves are turning and deer season is just around the corner.

Supreme Court Shuffles Circuit Assignments With Swearing in of Justice Kavanaugh

On October 19, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States shuffled its circuit justice assignments with the swearing in of Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

How Fraudulent Providers Game Medicare and Medicaid

If you’re like most Americans, you hope that the taxes you pay are well spent. We work hard for our paychecks, and the sacrifices we’re making are for the benefit of all our fellow citizens. It’s disheartening for many of us to learn that so much of the money we contribute to our country is lost to fraud, abuse and waste.

No Assets: Why is the Creditor Wasting Time Suing Me in a Collections Lawsuit?

While there may be no rhyme or reason as to why some creditors or collections agencies will decide to sue you, it is in your best interest to consult with a collections lawsuit attorney as soon as you receive a summons and complaint.

President Trump Signs New Hezbollah Sanctions

On October 25, 2018, President Donald Trump marked the 35th anniversary of Hezbollah’s bombing the U.S. Marines barracks in Beiruit – killing 241 U.S. Marines – by signing into law stringent new sanctions against the Iran-backed Islamist terror group.

USCIS Revises Policy Manual and AFM to Remove and Modify Outdated References to Form G-325

On October 25, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published Policy Alert (PA)-2010-10, titled “SUBJECT: Use of Form G-325A.” It updates the Policy Manual and the Adjudicator's Field Manual to account for changes in the use of the Form G-325.

Cumulative Student Loan Debt Reaches $1.53 Trillion

Defaults on student loans can have severe repercussions for borrowers of any age. Private servicers may sue upon default, while the federal government may garnish wages or intercept tax refunds.

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