The FDA has warned for years that there is a potential association between dogs eating chicken jerky products and serious illnesses, even death. A minimum of 600 dogs have come down with mysterious illnesses that could potentially be linked to chicken jerky treats that were made in China. The FDA warnings started in 2007 and [...]
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LawSmart Spotlight: Estate Planning
LawSmart’s Free Estate Planning Documents For the reasons we’ve previously discussed, speaking with an experienced Estate Planning Attorney is always a good idea in order to create a plan tailored to your unique Estate Planning needs. If, however, you feel that meeting with an attorney is not currently an option, and you want to make [...]
April 2012 Visa Bulletin
The visa bulletin that outlines the availability of immigrant visa numbers is now available for the month of April. As I explained in a previous blog, this bulletin is a guide for when an applicant’s permanent residency visa is available. The first grid outlines the availability dates for family based petitions and the second one [...]
What is the Estate Tax, and Why Does it Matter?
The Estate Tax and The Importance of Estate Planning Most people are familiar with federal and state income taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, and perhaps even gift taxes. Another important form of taxation to be familiar with, is referred to as the Estate Tax. In order to understand what an Estate Tax is, it is [...]
Kony 2012, How Social Media Influences Our Conscience
Social Media in the Time of Social Conscience I’ve been wanting to write a post for some time now about how the internet and the advent of social networking sites have created an entirely new way to gain support for social causes. We live in a day and age where you can find a website [...]
