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, [...]
Immigration Debate Still Centers Around Balanced Position
Despite the various points of view touted by multiple politicians, immigration reform still needs to be balanced. Here we are, how many years past the initial proclamation that immigration reform [...]
Resolve to Divorce Amicably in 2012 and Try Mediation
In the New Year, couples who are getting divorced and can amicably do so can utilize mediation to make the dissolution process far less contentious. This process is far more [...]