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You Should Not Feel Bad If You Have To File a Lawsuit

People often have misconceptions or even feel guilty about what it means to name someone in a lawsuit, especially if the person they sue is a friend, a previously trusted professional, or someone they know or respect.

The Reality of Student Loan Debt in the US is Scary

As over 44 million borrowers continue to pay off their portions of the $1.5 trillion student loan debt that is looming over the US economy, many are stressed, limited by serious financial constraint, and headed into delinquencies or outright default.

New Citizenship Clause Case Involving American Samoa

On March 27, 2018, the Associated Press published an interesting report on a new lawsuit involving birthright citizenship.

Served with a Collections Lawsuit: Reviewing the Summons and Complaint

Even if creditors and collections agencies are following the law, their efforts can still be relentless, harsh, and full of intimidation. Unfortunately, the process can get much worse if they decide to sue.

President Trump Memo on Sending National Guard to the Border

On March 4, 2018, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security titled “Securing the Southern Border of the United States.”

USCIS Reminds Customers That Form I-90 Can Be Filed Online

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is sending text and email messages between the dates of September 17, 2018, and September 20, 2018, about filing the Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card online.

Collections Lawsuit Relief Via Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy may seem like an intimidating process that you know nothing about, and you may be worried about all the paperwork. With the help of a skilled bankruptcy attorney, you should find the process to be streamlined.

U.S. and Iraq Reach Impasse on Return of Iraqi Nationals

On September 11, 2018, Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times published an interesting report about Iraq’s purported recalcitrance in accepting the return of its nationals who have been ordered removed from the United States.

USCIS to Begin Implementing New Referral/NTA Policy on October 1

On September 26, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that its new guidance titled “Updated Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuances of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Deportable Aliens”...

Debt Collection Agencies Become More Powerful with a Judgment

If you do not reply to a collections lawsuit, and you do not appear at the scheduled trial, chances are good that a judgment will be entered against you automatically.

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