By: LISA R. WILSON
On January 1st, 2009, laws mandating stores sell only cigarettes that are slow-burning and comprised of fire-safe paper went into effect in Delaware, Iowa, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas. Fifteen other states have laws that will take effect this year or next, according to the Coalition for Fire-Safe Cigarettes.
The paper on these [...]
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Five States Adopt “Fire-Safe” Cigarettes Law
January 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment
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Don’t think you can afford to hire a lawyer? Think again….
November 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’ve been injured, arrested, or sued, you’re probably wondering how much it would cost to hire a lawyer. Or you might not even TRY to hire a lawyer because you just assume that it’s too expensive, or that you could probably get by on your own. This is, unfortunately, all too [...]
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Former manager of U.S. kosher plant
arrested for hiring illegal immigrants
October 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment
By: LISA R. WILSON
Sholom Rubashkin, the former manager of the largest U.S. kosher meatpacking plant, Agriprocessors, was arrested on October 30, 2008, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on federal conspiracy charges of harboring illegal immigrants and aiding and abetting aggravated identity theft, federal officials said.
Rubashkin was arrested in Postville, Iowa, home to [...]
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Need answers to your legal questions? Check out LawInfo’s Free Legal Resource Center!
October 20th, 2008 · 12 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Are you facing a legal issue? Have you been sued, or are you wondering about foreclosure? Did you just have a medical procedure that didn’t turn out as you expected? Is bankruptcy looming? What about your family life – are you and your spouse considering divorce? Do you need to update your [...]
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Welcome to the U.S. – a Guide for New Immigrants from the USCIS
August 18th, 2008 · 2 Comments
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Citizenship, is featuring a recent publication on its website for new immigrants. The guide, “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants, Washington, DC, 2007, Revised Edition,” is intended for new permanent residents of the U.S. and offers a wealth of [...]
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Final Paychecks for Departing Employees—State Laws
August 14th, 2008 · No Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
So you have had it with that job! It’s time to get what you’ve got coming to you, and bid farewell. Although most states require employers to give departing employees their final paychecks in reasonable time, these time limits vary depending on whether the employee quit or was fired. [...]
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How To Find the Right Attorney
July 21st, 2008 · No Comments
There are those “life changing moments”… like buying your first home, getting a divorce or starting a business that may require the help of an attorney. Attorneys, after all, do more than provide legal information; they offer strategic advice and apply sophisticated technical skills to legal problems. The question is: How do you go about [...]
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New 2009 Cap for H-1B and H-2B Petitions for Immigrant Workers
July 7th, 2008 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
U.S. businesses utilizing the H-1B program should be aware of the new cap on the number of visa petitions allowed for fiscal year 2009. The new rule prohibits employers from filing multiple H-1B petitions for the same employee.
For those of you who do not already know, the H-1B program is one of [...]
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USCIS Now Offers Premium Processing for Certain Form I-140 Petitions
June 16th, 2008 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Beginning June 16, 2008, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept requests for Premium Processing Services for I-140 petitions (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker). The I-140 form is used to petition the USCIS for an immigrant visa based on employment. The alien worker does not file this form. Rather, the employer files the petition [...]
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The Consultation:
Meeting with a Lawyer for the first time
May 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Hiring a lawyer can often be a stressful situation, especially if the reasons for doing so are stressful – you’ve been sued or you have been wronged by someone. However, a lawyer can also help prevent or mitigate legal issues in the future – estate planning is a good example. To lessen some of the [...]
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