Obtaining Permanent Residence Based On Employment

The Steps to obtain permanent residence through employment with a labor certification.

Child Custody Law - Basic Aspects You Should Know

Are you faced with having to go through a child custody dispute? You can become familiar with the basic aspects of child custody law. Just do some reading. There are good books written solely for fathers and mothers in this situation in easy to read format.

Car Accident Claim - What To Do

If you have suffered an injury in a road accident - you may be entitled to claim compensation. A practical guide to make a successful compensation claim today!

Supreme Court Limits Antitrust Suits

In a victory for major U.S. companies, a unanimous Supreme Court has set a strict standard of proof for cases alleging predatory bidding in violation of federal antitrust law. The court held that the standard it applied in 1993 to predatory selling also applies to predatory buying. That means that a plaintiff alleging predatory bidding must satisfy a two-prong test. First, it must show that the defendant bid so high a price on raw materials that it would lose money on sales of its products. Second, it must show that the defendant would later recoup its losses after driving its competitors out of business.

I Don't Care What the Judge Said!

How Jury Nullification Can End the Sick War on Drugs.

NY DWI - Drunk Driving, Aggravated DWI and New York State Law

DWI charges in New York State have very severe consequences. Drunk driving arrests lead to heavy fines and surcharges, license suspension and-or revocation. They can also result in jail time in more serious cases.

Traffic Court and Out-of-State Drivers

Every state has its own traffic court system. We're developing a directory of traffic courts, and we are learning about how the process works all over. This article gives an introduction to some of the things to look for when you have a speeding ticket case in a local traffic court, with a focus on the impact on out-of-state drivers.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and Arkansas Lemon Laws

Lemon laws vary from state to state. Make sure you know the laws for your state.

Good Legal Writing - A Short Primer for Lawyers

A short (one page) article on the basics of good legal writing.

A Few Helpful Tips For Choosing A Lawyer

There are any number of reasons why an individual may need a lawyer during the course of his or her life. Among other things, legal assistance may be necessary for divorce, bankruptcy, personal injury, or probate issues.

Can They Garnish My Wages?

Wage Garnishment is a legal procedure in which a person's earnings are required by court order to be withheld by an employer for the payment of a debt. In Pennsylvania, where I practice law, a Garnishment of Wages can occur only under limited circumstances.

Have You Been Arrested Or Released From Jail Recently?

If you have been recently arrested or have been released from prison after October 8, 1998, you may be a candidate for mandatory detention. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may arrest and hold you in an Immigration Detention Facility based on the criminal charge. This may happen even if you served a minimal amount of time in jail. The key element is that the criminal charge, arrest, or release from custody have occurred after October 8, 1998.

What You Need to Know When You Are Shopping For A D.U.I. Attorney

Before you commit yourself to a attorney you should do a little private investigative work to find out whether the attorney that you are considering has attended a law school with good reputation. You should also check to see if he or she is a member of the National College of D.U.I Defense attorneys that specializes solely in D.U.I cases.