Legal Articles, General Practice

CT Supreme Court Determines Extent of Immunity for Conservators

Blog post on the topic of immunity of conservators under Connecticut probate law.

Undue Influence: How to Avoid Deceit and Manipulation in Estate Planning

Blog post on the best ways to avoid deceit, manipulation, and other undue influence when planning your estate.

The Psychological Ramifications of Undue Influence

Blog post on the topic of undue influence in the creation of wills and trusts.

April 2017 Visa Bulletin

In this article, we will review the relevant charts from the April 2017 Visa Bulletin for family - sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa applicants, including important information relevant to those seeking adjustment of status.

E-Verify Employers Have Through March 31, 2017, to Download Historic Records Report of E-Verify Records More Than 10 Years Old

This article cotains information regarding downloading E - Verify Historic Records Reports prior to the deletion of old E-Verify records.

Department of Homeland Security Commemorates its Fourteenth Year

On March 1, 2017, the Secretary of Homeland Security, John F. Kelly, released a message to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees commemorating the fourteenth anniversary of the Department's opening.

VAWA-Violence Against Women Act

Violence Against Women Act

Review of the Oral Arguments Before SCOTUS in Sessions v. Dimaya (Crime of Violence Case)

In this article, we will examine the oral arguments made by the Government and by the respondent and contemplate what these arguments may mean going forward as the Supreme Court looks to decide Sessions v. Dimaya later this term.

Takata Defective Airbags Recall: What you Should Do if Your Car is One of Them

One of the biggest news of 2014 is the nationwide recall of numerous car dealers of various brands and make of cars due to the defective airbags manufactured by Takata Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of car parts.

A New Look at Legal Recourse for Undue Influence

Blog post on the legal recourse for undue influence in the writing of wills.

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