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Checklist Upon Death of Loved One

Basic Checklist for decisions to be made upon death of loved one

Birth Abroad

U.S. immigration law recognizes the importance and sanctity of U.S. citizenship. Because of this, there are provisions of U.S. immigration law that make it easy in many scenarios for U.S. citizen parents to transfer citizenship to a child born abroad.

K-1 and K-2 Nonimmigrant Visas

The K nonimmigrant visa category includes the K-1 visa for fiancées of U.S. citizens and the K-2 visa for accompanying minor children. The U.S. citizen and his or her fiancée are required to marry within 90 days of the fiancées admission into the United States with a K-1 visa for the K-1...

What Happens When Client Files Are Destroyed By a Disaster or Accident?

New York attorneys have a duty to preserve documents related to current and former clients. But what happens when client files are destroyed by a disaster or accident? Does the attorney have an ethical obligation to notify his/her current or former client when client files have been...

Personal Injury Claims

Every tort claim, regardless of its basis, whether intentional, negligence, or strict liability, has two basic issues—liability and damages. Was the defendant liable for the damages you sustained, and, if so, what is the nature and extent of your damages?

Affirmative Asylum Scheduling Bulletin for September 2015

USCIS has posted the Affirmative Asylum Scheduling Bulletin for September of 2015. This bulletin displays which asylum applicants have had their interviews scheduled the past few months. The bulletin may give certain affirmative asylum applicants an idea of when an interview...

New Illinois DUI Laws Offer a Second Chance

A new Illinois law implements a program that permits those who have lost their license as a result of drinking and driving the possibility of receiving a limited driving permit if they meet certain criteria.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Discussing coverage everyone should have

New Article: Reinstatement of Removal

We have just posted an a detailed overview of reinstatement of removal. If an alien is found to have reentered the United States illegally after having been previously removed or having left under a grant of voluntary departure under a removal order, the alien may be subject to...

Medical Malpractice FAQs

This article explains the most common mistakes you see in medical malpractice, what happens if a nurse gives you the wrong drug and which is responsible if a doctor incorrectly treats you while you are in the hospital.

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