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International Students: Recent Updates for Students on F-1 and M-1 Visas

Deirdre Nero July 2, 2020

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a news release on July 6 that announced changes to nonimmigrant students studying in the U.S. A month or so before classes are expected to start, ICE has stated that if colleges, universities, or other academic programs choose to go fully online during the Fall 2020 semester due to pandemic precautions, then

How Strong Corporate Guidance Can Prevent 7-Figure Liability in Employment Cases

Laura Reathaford June 30, 2020

Registering a business seems simple enough—until it isn’t. Oftentimes, employers overlook corporate registration requirements and how these failures may affect their ability to comply with California’s employment laws. For instance, the Labor Code imposes hefty fines where an employee is confused about the name and address of the legal entity of the employer. According to the California Court of Appeal,

8 Steps Your Clients (or You) Should Take Before Divorce

Hannah Hembree Bell June 24, 2020

Someone in your life getting divorced? Here’s what to tell them. In a perfect scenario, they would start doing these eight things a year before filing. How many times has this happened to you? You’re at a cocktail party or out with friends, and someone turns to you and says, “Hey, you’re a lawyer. My mother/brother/father/sister/aunt/niece/daughter wants a divorce. What

Wrongful Termination Is Common: Steps to Take in Orange County if You Have Been Wrongfully Terminated

Mohamed Eldessouky June 24, 2020

If you have become the victim of a wrongful termination, there are several steps you’ll need to take in order to protect your rights and preserve your legal options moving forward. Even if you’re unsure of whether the circumstances of your firing meets the legal definition of a wrongful termination, it’s important to behave as if you have grounds to

Medical Malpractice Is a Leading Cause of Death in the United States, but a Preventable One

Jed Kurzban June 22, 2020

We put our trust and faith in doctors and other medical professionals to properly diagnose, treat, and cure our illnesses, injuries, and diseases. When medical professionals and facilities make errors, they commit medical malpractice. This medical malpractice then leads to further illness, injury, or even death. In fact, hospital errors account for tens of thousands of needless deaths in the

All You Should Know About Filing an Employment Lawsuit

Mohamed Eldessouky June 20, 2020

Deciding to hire an attorney or even filing a lawsuit can be a first for many, the two are different and this article will guide you to knowing what to expect. When an employee is wrongfully terminated, retaliated against or suffers other unlawful conduct from their employer, they may file an employment lawsuit. These lawsuits are guided by special laws

What Does a Business Litigation Lawyer Do?

Andrew Weisblatt June 20, 2020

According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, a litigator is a licensed attorney who practices a legal specialty working with organizations or individuals involved in legal matters. These legal matters are usually started to ultimately be resolved in a court of law. Litigation lawyers professionally represent either a defendant or a plaintiff in an ongoing lawsuit that can be a civil

Supreme Court Hands Down Temporary Victory for DACA

Alan Diamante June 18, 2020

On June 18, 2020, United States Supreme Court held by a 5-4 decision that the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (commonly known as DACA), which was created by executive action by former President Barack Obama. The Court reasoned that the DACA program was more than a non-enforcement policy, and therefore reviewable by

Common Steps to Take When in a Car Accident in Orange County

Mohamed Eldessouky June 17, 2020

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Orange County, it’s important to seek necessary medical attention, to gather evidence if it is possible to do so, and to contact an experienced personal injury attorney. The aftermath of car accidents can be disorienting, to say the least. However, it is important to act in ways that will allow you

Nursing Home Liability for COVID-19 Outbreaks

Kay Van Wey June 17, 2020

I hope this month’s article finds all of you well and thriving, or at least surviving in this time of our “new normal.” Who would have imagined that our lives and our law practices would be turned upside down and that “pandemic” would become a household word? Like many other national disasters, such as 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina, heroes and

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