June 1, 2009, saw the introduction of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) and the implementation of more immigration rules and regulations.
In order to understand why these changes were made, it would help to understand a bit more about the WHTI. “The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative basically says that all travelers to and from Canada, [...]
This is always a difficult area for couples to file in, and while some choose to use the services of an immigration lawyer, others choose to go it alone.
It really would be in everyone’s best interests if dual nationality couples wanting a visa for their partner to come to the U.S., filed for the I-129F [...]
Is enforcement or the economy the reason for the apprehension rate declining at the southern borders?
We all know or are at least aware of the 670 miles of fencing that will go along the southern border to deflect the entry of illegal immigrants, vehicles and drugs. While we have not yet hit the complete installation [...]
Comprehensive immigration reform has been a thorny topic of discussion for many years now. Things may be about to change – or will they?
The problem with the existing immigration system is that it is broken beyond the ability of band-aids. It really needs a good revamping from the ground up, but whether there is the [...]
Many people who run across an insurance company that deals in bad faith and other tactics, wishes they’d never had to deal with the company in the first place.
It’s depressing, to say the least, to think that the insurance industry, one of the biggest money makers in the US with profits over $30 billion a [...]
There are quite a few myths about justice that many Americans don’t seem to be aware of, likely due to the fact that even the media gets it wrong.
Haven’t we all heard this one before: “Of course the number of lawsuits, including medical malpractice suits, being filed is just staggering.” Well, guess what? This is [...]
Sadly, medical errors that were preventable in the first instance are the reason that thousands of Americans are badly injured or die each year.
This is yet another great debate among trial lawyers, Cleveland malpractice lawyers, and the public in general, over the number of medical errors that were preventable. This subject inevitably comes up when [...]
While it might not be the most chic apparel you will ever wear, a motorcycle crash helmet may save your life.
Most states have their own rules about helmets and if you have any questions about those laws, it is best to consult with a qualified motorcycle attorney with experience in this area. The laws are [...]
Spinal cord injuries may arise as a result of many different causes that include: being hit while playing a high intensity sport (football), a fall, physical abuse, or auto accidents.
Spinal cord injuries do not always take much of an impact to cause significant damage. The impact just needs to be in precisely the right spot. [...]
If the dog’s bark is worse than his bite, a court case likely won’t be the end result. However, if the bite is worse than the bark, that is another matter.
In some instances, a dog owner may face civil and criminal charges if their dog takes a bite out of someone. While it might not [...]
In early December, the CLASS, or Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, survived a vote aimed at removing it from the Senate health reform bill. The House and Senate bills both contain a version of the act.
Although the CLASS Act is buried deep in both bills and has garnered little media attention, its potential [...]
As the cost of health care increases, many people are turning to the internet. Using health insurance comparison services, many people and families are lowering costs.
During tough economic times, many individuals and families start looking at their monthly budget to determine where they can cut costs. Unfortunately, for families that do not have group health [...]
Wrongful death verdicts are rarely less than $1 million, no matter what the precipitating circumstances.
Wrongful deaths are the saddest events of all, so it makes sense that the ensuing verdicts arising from these invariably emotionally devastating cases are the most fruitful as to settlements and awards. No matter who dies “wrongfully” as precipitated by negligence [...]
