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The Importance of Reauthorizing the Conrad 30 Waiver Program

The debate over the reauthorization of the EB5 program, which is otherwise slated to expire on September 30, 2016, has also been making news both in Congress and on this site. However, there are many smaller immigration programs and details that are worth careful attention as well.

What is Unlawful Presence?

In immigration law, there is a concept referred to as “unlawful presence.” By accruing certain amounts of unlawful presence in conjunction with other actions, an alien may find him or herself subject to one of the inadmissibility bars.

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Child Custody: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop

Is the UCCJEA jurisdictional provision permitting jurisdiction over custody cases even if parents don't have minimum contacts with the forum State Unconstitutional?

Over 200 Families Have Filed Zofran Lawsuits

As of February 16, 2016, 224 Zofran lawsuits have been consolidated in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts. Each of these complaints accuses GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Zofran, of promoting their drug for non-FDA approved uses and of concealing evidence of Zofran’s link to birth defects.

Damages Available in a Benzene Lawsuit

Did you develop a disease after benzene exposure? Did you know that you may be eligible to file a claim? Every state has different damages available for benzene injuries and wrongful death claims.

Harvard Surgeon Seeks to Ban Power Morcellation

In October 2013, Dr. Amy Reed, an anesthesiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston, underwent a routine hysterectomy at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston to remove benign fibroids.

5 Things You Should Know About IVC Filters

The IVC Filter is a popular alternative for patients who cannot tolerate anticoagulant medication. In fact, nearly a quarter of a million of these devices are implanted each year.

Zofran’s Canadian Label Includes Warning for Pregnant Women

Over 200 Zofran lawsuits have now been filed across the country. Zofran is a medication approved by the FDA to treat nausea in chemotherapy patients and people undergoing surgeries.

Choosing a Lawyer for a Nexium Lawsuit

Numerous studies have linked the popular prescription drug Nexium to various renal problems, including chronic kidney disease and even renal failure.

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