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U.S. Immigration and Refugees

Both refugees and asylees must meet the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) definition of "refugee." However, there is a key difference between refugees and asylees in how one seeks the statuses.

Shadow Wood Affirmed Established Legal Standards Relating to HOA Foreclosures

Shadow Wood Affirmed Established Legal Standards Relating to HOA Foreclosures

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Informs Congress of Intent to Re-negotiate NAFTA

On May 18, 2017, the United States Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, notified Congress that President Donald Trump intends to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

VIP Medical Services: Helping Seniors

Does it sometimes seem like our medical care options are shrinking and we are being treated more and more like a number than an individual by our medical providers?

Major Changes Looming in Medicaid Home Care

Effective July 1, 2012, New York State has begun implementing the privatization of the Medicaid Home Care Program. The new program is mandatory and is being phased in over the next two years. It is slated to be fully phased in by June, 2014.

Is Your Home Under Water?

If so, the timing may be better than ever to consider a short sale. Is the amount owed on the mortgage more than the value of your home? This is referred to in the media as being "under water" or "upside down." In this situation, lenders will sometimes agree to a short sale.

Can I Prevent Alzheimer's?

Let me start by saying that this is not legal advice. Nor is it medical advice. I’ve been a follower of alternative medicine since long before it became popular. In fact, back in the day, it was palpably unpopular. You did not hear of doctors practicing "Anti-Aging" medicine.

Is it Alzheimer's?

With all the statistics and information out there about the high incidence and cost of Alzheimer's Disease (in this blog even), we all have plenty of anxiety when we find ourselves being a little forgetful or losing things or seeing a little functional decline in ourselves or our loved ones.

California Lemon Laws: Guide to the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act

Lemon laws are designed to protect consumers who buy vehicles under warranty. These laws make sure that manufacturers are held accountable for the costs of a defective vehicle.

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