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Frequent Mistake Made by Immigrants/ Error Frecuente Hecho por Inmigrantes

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 by

Regardless of where one stands on the issue of Immigration and the Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) reform bill before Congress, I am finding in my practice that many immigrants, whether legal or illegal, are often making a grave mistake by placing all their hope in proposed legislation. This can have particularly bad consequences when one chooses not to apply for immigration benefits for which one is currently eligible (especially before July 30, 2007, when the USCIS... Read More

Posted at 13:49 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Immigration

Motorcycle Helmet Law in Ohio. Can It Effect Your Injury Caim?

Tuesday, June 26, 2007 by Anthony D. Castelli

In Ohio Bikers are reqired to wear helmets if they are under 18 or if they have been licensed for less than a year. However even bikers that are not required to wear helmets could have their money damages for injuries reduced if there is expert evidence admitted that had the motorcycle rider worn a helmet his injuries would have been lessened.

Ohio's highest court has not spoken on the issue. In order for the damages to be diminished the court would first... Read More

Posted at 21:05 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Automobile Accidents

Specific Performance remedy without a lis pendens

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 by Mark B. Kleinfeld

In a recent opinion, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal held that a buyer is not required to file a lis pendens (recorded notice of pending litigation against a property) in connection with a suit for specific performance and that this remedy is available to the buyer even if his seller deeds the property to another buyer before the suit is filed.

Posted at 14:31 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Commercial Litigation

Texas: Limit Increase for Bodily Injury or Death

Monday, June 18, 2007 by Russell Reynolds

For motor vehicle liability policies renewed or issued on or after April 1, 2008, the Texas Legislature increased the liability coverage required for Texas motorists. The current limit is $20,000 for bodily injury or death for one person and $40,000 for two or more persons subject to the $20,000 limit for one person. The new limit will be $25,000 for bodily injury or death for one person and $50,000 for two or more person subject the $25,000 limit for one person. ... Read More

Posted at 18:25 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Automobile Accidents

Complaint against a Texas Physician or Nurse

Thursday, June 14, 2007 by Russell Reynolds

Many who have been injured as a result substandard medical or health care are realizing that the only recourse they have is to file a complaint through the physician or nurse's State licensing agency. Since the 2003 "Tort Reform" in Texas, many types of medical malpractice claims have become unfeasible to pursue. Primarily, the cost of pursuing case is more expensive than the potential recovery. A complaint with the licensing agency does not... Read More

Posted at 15:50 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Medical Malpractice

Does America Really Have an Immigration Problem?

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 by Azita M. Mojarad

At 1:00 PM, Dan pulled up to his restaurant, as he had done for the past six years. As he stepped out of his car, he realized the parking lot was vacant; that the normally bustling restaurant was dimly lit and the buoyant lunchtime crowd was... Read More

Posted at 15:13 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Immigration