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USCIS to Begin Accepting Cap-Subject H1B Petitions for the FY-2018 Cap on April 3, 2017

On March 15, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin accepting H1B petitions subject to the FY-2018 cap on April 3, 2017.

The Florida Divorce Process

Most people have heard divorce-related terms such as “child support,” “custody,” and “alimony,” but don’t fully understand what they mean or how they are determined. The lawyers at Lindsey Wilson will help you understand the Florida divorce process and the key issues relevant to you.

Parenting Plan for Complex Florida Divorce Cases – “Nesting”

If you are going through a divorce in Florida involving children, you will repeatedly hear the phrase: “in the best interest of the children,” or “parenting plan” over and over again.

Types of Income Included in Florida Child Support Calculations

Florida child support is calculated by courts using all of your income or gross income. There are child support guidelines in Florida that parents can use to determine the amount of child support that they would be required to make pursuant to Florida Statute 61.30.

BAC Not Required In Establishing Dram Shop Claim

Blog post on the the establishment of a Dram Shop claim under Connecticut law.

Social Host Held Responsible in Drunk Driving Accident

Blog post on the liability of social hosts when they serve alcohol and their intoxicated guests are involved in car accidents.

Court Denies Treble Damages in Drunk Driving Accident

Blog post about a case where treble damages were denied in the event of a car accident caused by a drunk driver.

Parents Lack Standing in Suit Against Fraternity & University

Blog post on the issue of parents' standing to sue a university for the injuries of their adult children sustained while the child is enrolled.

Plaintiff Driver Awarded $43,540.45 In Dram Shop Suit

Blog post on a case where a plaintiff was awarded damages from a bar that kept serving him alcohol despite the fact that he was already drunk and proceeded to get into a car accident driving home.

Prejudgment of $250k Held Against Lounge in Dram Shop Lawsuit

Blog post about a judgment of damages against the alcohol permittee of a sports lounge in a drunk driving case.

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