Illegal Immigration Policies Have Gone Too Far
Are the current strict immigration enforcement policies going too far? Evidence would suggest that is the case. While this might not come as any great surprise to some, others found [...]
Filing Becomes Important As Estate Tax Laws Change Even If Widows Do Not Owe Money
A new portability clause in the American tax laws is good news for estate planning but likely cannot be relied upon permanently. The provision allows a surviving spouse to claim [...]
B-1 Visas Help Americans and Foreigners Conduct Business Here
The U.S. State Department provides B-1 visas for citizens of other countries to come to the United States to conduct business. Most people travelling to the United States from around [...]
California Child Custody Cases Redefining Who is the Parent
A recent California child custody case shows how the state is redefining who it deems a child’s parent. Typically, the courts have given custody to a child’s biological or adoptive [...]
Model Severely Injured After Walking Into Plane Propeller
A professional model from Texas recently lost a hand in an accident at an airport when she walked into a moving propeller after deplaning a small airplane at night. She [...]
Board Duties During a Sale Best Carried Out with Legal Guidance
When a corporation is being sold, merged, or acquired, the duties of the board of directors shift. The board members must not think of the business’ survival and instead focus [...]
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Payments Are Meant to Allow For Reasonable Expenses
Although you could roughly guess what Chapter 13 bankruptcy payments may be, it is best to discuss this with a competent Iowa bankruptcy lawyer to get it right. In a [...]
CBP Announces Its FY 2011 Accomplishments
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehended 340,252 illegal immigrants attempting to enter the U.S. in FY 2011, a drop of about 50 percent over three years and barely 20 [...]
Proposed Alimony Changes in Florida Would Dramatically Alter Divorce Law
The debate over proposed alimony laws in Florida that would drastically change the divorce landscape is heating up before the Legislature begins the 2012 session. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell [...]
Two Burger Restaurants Battle Over Signage in Trademark Infringement Case
In-N-Out Burger has a following of restaurant-goers that crave its “fresh to order” hamburgers. Since 1948, the company has excelled in burgers, fries, shakes and a devout commitment to clean, [...]