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You may be wondering how much time you may have to file your application before the fees potentially increase. Unfortunately, it is not...

Not following the applicable rules and filing documents incorrectly can have consequences ranging from losing credibility with your judge to blowing your deadline to file a dispositive motion because your motion was stricken or denied.

Increasing volumes of ESI make leveraging technology essential in ensuring your ethical duties are upheld.

A federal appeals court has ruled that Amazon can be sued over a defective product sold by one of its third-party vendors
A Pennsylvania woman sued after a retractable dog leash she bought online snapped and hit her four years ago, leaving her permanently blind in one eye.
In a 2-1 decision released last week, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said Amazon can be classified as a seller in part because it doesn't allow customers to communicate directly with…

Today's post is kind of long, but we think the opinion is well worth your time. NGA Preliminary Injunctions Regular readers know that we've made no secret of our disapproval of the prevailing practice in federal courts of using preliminary injunctions to allow private for-profit pipelines to grab immediate pre-condemnation...

Imagine if county officials took your kids from your home, took them to a temporary shelter, and subjected them to invasive medical examinations under a suspicion of child abuse, including a gynecological and rectal exam, all without your knowledge or...

Coal Mine Subsidence - What are my rights as a landowner
By Jeremy McGraw on Jul 5th, 2016
Many local residents are facing, or will soon face, a not too uncommon problem - a coal company sending them letters that it is about to start mining activities under their land and home. What can you do? Can you stop the mining? What rights do you have once the mining occurs? The answers to those questions are probably not going to be accurately given…

A mass tort is a civil action that involves a multitude of plaintiffs against one or a few defendants, and can take place in either state or federal court.

Just What is Plagiarism Anyway
August 2016 | by Barry Lewin. Jacob Feldstein, a student intern at GRR, contributed to this article
The opening guitar riff to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” (1971) is well known, but how did it get to be newsworthy recently? The band Spirit claimed that the riff was taken by Led Zeppelin without permission, a copyright infringement, from a riff in…

Most people have an idea what a Worker's Compensation injury claim is since it's exactly what it suggests: a case that awards compensation to an employee who gets hurt on the job. Many people, however, may not understand the significance of an arbitration clause, which is a contractual agreement to settle certain disputes outside of court. Here are some points to remember about how an arbitration…

As business immigration attorneys, we have lots of tools to help our clients: our ability to understand the law (often better than the government); our creative and nuanced use of language to translate the real world into “immigration speak”; our facility in networking to find the best way through the labyrinth of administrative agencies
Lately, even these powerful tools can be inadequate to win the approval…

Russell Berger is the trusted legal counsel every business owner needs to feel confident in their decision-making and secure with their assets. He is a pragmatic problem-solver that works efficiently and tirelessly to present his clients the best possible solutions to their most complicated issues. As an accomplished attorney, Mr. Berger provides business counsel to employers on employee matters and is well-versed in litigating in both…

Readers have asked The Dispatch for advice on the most effective way to remove PFAS — or "forever chemicals’’ that federal court-

If you are facing a criminal conviction in a federal court, you need to understand how the sentencing process works. The law may outline sentencing guidelines, but the judge in your case has some

In bankruptcy, nonexempt assets can be seized by the court and used to pay off your debts. Nonexempt assets are defined by federal and state law.

How Do I Find a Lawyer
You’ve thought about it carefully, you’ve spoken to friends, and you’ve decided that you need to contact a lawyer. The big problem is—how to find one? This section will give you some tips on what to look for when choosing a lawyer, and lead you through some questions you can ask a lawyer when you first meet. If you do your homework, you can hire the lawyer who has the experience and expertise to help you with…

ContentsWhy Can a Bankruptcy Discharge be Denied?Fraudulent Destruction of PropertyDestroying Financial RecordsMaking a False ClaimFailure to Obey a Court OrderPrevious DischargeFailure to Complete Your Financial Management CourseConclusion Why Can a Bankruptcy Discharge be Denied? The goal of consumer bankruptcy is almost always the discharge. A discharge is a federal court order that effectively wipes the …

What should you wear to court if you are a divorce litigant? It's not necessary to wear a suit, but suits are perfectly fine if that's what you feel comforta...

The ruling makes clear that married gay couples living in states that recognize their unions will immediately gain access to more than 1,000 federal benefits, like Social Security and family leave rights. Less certain is how couples living in the remaining 37 states will fare. The Supreme Court has been...

If you are on SSDI and are considering filing a lawsuit or pursuing an injury claim, you may be concerned about how a settlement or court award could impact your receipt of benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance is a federal...