On September 25, 2015, the Department of State (“DOS”) revised its October, 2015 Visa Bulletin resulting in greater delays in Dates of Filing for EB-2s for China and India, and EB-3s for the Philippines. F1s and F3s for Mexico are…
On September 25, 2015, the Department of State (“DOS”) revised its October, 2015 Visa Bulletin resulting in greater delays in Dates of Filing for EB-2s for China and India, and EB-3s for the Philippines. F1s and F3s for Mexico are…
In a recent high-profile divorce, former “Baywatch” actress Pamela Anderson received $1 million in her settlement with poker player Rick Salomon. The ex-couple, who had announced their marriage in January 2014, released a joint statement. “Public divorces can be harsh…
Researchers have found that divorce can adversely impact the heart health of women. Substantial research has already shown the negative effects of divorce on physical well-being, but a recent Duke University study reveals that multiple divorces can increase the risk…
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Assignment to State of Rights against Third Parties As a condition of Medicaid eligibility, a Medicaid applicant is required to assign to the state any rights to payment of medical care from any third…
The Texas Lottery Commission’s Executive Director, Gary Grief, gave deposition testimony in the Fun 5’s lawsuit on Friday, September 25th. A detailed summary of his testimony will be provided to our Fun 5’s clients in the coming weeks. However, a…
Selfie danger is on the rise. In mid-September, a Japanese tourist at the Taj Mahal was taking a picture of himself and fell down stairs, leading to a fatal brain injury. In early September, a Houston teenager was killed taking…
A $5 million birth injury lawsuit has been filed by a mother claiming that negligent prenatal care on the part of medical personnel caused her daughter to suffer a severe neurologic injury. According to the lawsuit, on June 2, 2010,…
A new study has identified a shift in divorce trends, saying that people have the best chances of staying married if they wed between the ages of 25 and 32. The risk of divorce increases by five percent each year…
Divorce mediation is not a process that is time barred or opens for a limited time only. As long as your divorce case hasn’t had its first formal trial, you and your spouse can opt for a mediated solution to…
The California Supreme Court on July 20, 2015 ruled that it is necessary for divorcing couples to live in different residences in order to claim separate property and qualify as legally separated. Under California family law, the income and property each…