Legal Articles, General Practice

Do I need Guardianship for my Special Needs Child?

Article discusses the issue of incapacity, guardianship proceeding and special needs estate planning.

How can I leave assets to a disabled child without disqualifying them from state and federal benefits?

Article discusses leaving assets to a disabled relative without disqualifying them from state and federal benefits.

How can I avoid Probate?

Article reviews the topic of probate and the ways to avoid it.

Stop -Time Rule After The Matter Of Ordaz

An alien who has been placed in removal proceedings and has been living in the United States without legal status for a long time may be eligible for Non-LPR Cancellation of Removal pursuant to Immigration & Nationality Act (the “INA”) § 240A(b)(1). See INA § 240A(b)(1).

Are Passengers Using Ridesharing Services Covered by Insurance?

Will your financial and personal injury losses be covered by insurance if you are involved in a car accident while using a ridesharing service?

Recovering for PTSD after an Auto Accident

While many physical injuries resulting from a collision can be severe and stabilization is important, doctors should also pay attention to the potential mental effects of an accident.

Wearable Technological Devices: a New Tool in Personal Injury Law

In recent years, wearable technological devices such as the Fitbit have evolved as a popular tool to track steps, miles, calories burned, heart rate, and similar information related to physical activity.

Bike-sharing Programs are both Beneficial and Risky

Bicycle-sharing programs have become popular in cities large and small across the United States, with recent programs rolling out in 2015 in Atlanta and Philadelphia, and future programs planned in Detroit and Louisiana.

Car Accident Cause by Passing in a “No Passing Zone”

Driving safely is the responsibility of every driver.

The Citizenship Clause Debate

Thanks in large part to the ongoing debates in the Republican Presidential primary, the concept of “birthright citizenship,” specifically that any person born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen from birth, has become a subject of much public debate...

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