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Right to choose your doctor in Workers Compensation Cases

Right to choose your doctor in Workers Compensation Cases

What is International Adoption?

In this article, I will provide a brief overview of the main international adoption programs to give readers a general picture of how the international adoption laws and procedures work.

Reckless Driving in Virginia

This article will provide some insight as to reckless driving cases in Virginia.

Think twice before you refuse a breath, blood or urine test!

Other defense attorneys may disagree, but I believe that submitting to a breath, blood or urine test is usually the better choice under Indiana law. In this article I will discuss the options available to you, and explain why I would recommend taking the test under most (but not all) circumstances.

Pretrial diversion for misdemeanor cases in Indiana. Do you qualify, and is it a good option?

A person charged with a misdemeanor in Indiana has many options, including pleading guilty or taking the case to trial. Another option is a deferred prosecution or pretrial diversion, in which the case is kept pending for a period of time and later dismissed after compliance with certain conditions

Matter of D-K-: A Great Leap Forward in Refugee Jurisprudence?

In a landmark opinion, the Board incorrectly rectified new refugee adjustment procedures announced in an earlier unpublished decision.

Immigration Consequences of Massachusetts Sex Offenses

Abstract: This treatise chapter analyzes the immigration consequences of about twenty-five Massachusetts sex offenses. The chapter presents theories as to why the offenses do or do not amount to “crimes involving moral turpitude” or “aggravated felonies.”

Reflections on Watson v. Holder: The Dog that Didn't Bark

Case law rules governing derivation of citizenship may not be changed retroactively. Because derivation of citizenship is automatic, the courts are powerless to “erase” derivation that occurred prior to reinterpretation of citizenship statutes.

Strategies for Success When the Government Alleges a "Violent or Dangerous" Crime

This article develops arguments and legal theories for winning waivers under INA §§ 212(h) and 209(c).

Conditional Admission and other Mysteries

This article examines the legal rights of admitted refugees and asylees.

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