A proposed bill that would place medical malpractice award caps on lawsuits involving nursing homes passed the West Virginia House of Delegates last week. The bill must pass the state Senate and be signed by the Governor before it becomes law. Supporters of the bill maintain that medical malpractice award caps will keep doctors and […]
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the enforcement of President Obama’s recent executive orders on immigration. U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hanen, an appointee by then-President George W. Bush, ruled that the Obama immigration orders should be suspended as the case moves forward through the court system. However, Judge Hanen’s ruling does not […]
Divorce is typically neither an easy nor a pleasant process. However, common misconceptions about Texas divorce law can make the process even more difficult. Spouses should get an education about the basics of Texas divorce law from an experienced family law attorney. Couples that rely on assumptions, hearsay or popular knowledge may find themselves confronting […]
The recent legislative sessions have spurred debates on medical malpractice law reform in state houses across the nation. A medical malpractice law reform bill proposed in the Georgia Legislature would create a new government agency that would replace the court system in handling medical malpractice disputes. Democratic senators in Kentucky have accused their Republican counterparts […]
Last week, we discussed how divorce affects Social Security benefits. Couples over 50 years of age who considering divorce must also think about how splitting up will alter their plans for retirement. A study conducted at Bowling Green State University found that 14 percent of divorced men, and nearly one-third of all divorced women, at […]
Actress Diane Guerrero, star of “Jane the Virgin” and “Orange Is the New Black”, was separated from her parents and brother after their immigration arrests when she was 14. She told her story to National Public Radio and related how she learned that her family had been rounded up in an immigration arrest and were […]
The state of Louisiana has a reputation for its unique and vibrant approach to life. However, some aspects of Louisiana medical malpractice law, while unique among the other states, can leave patients seeking justice for medical mistakes at a severe disadvantage. A recent article in the online version of the New Orleans Times-Picayune examined how […]
Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially trying for older couples. Each spouse must be aware of how the divorce will affect their retirement benefits packages. Many older couples have questions regarding their divorce and Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration has established rules on how a couple going through a divorce […]
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) told reporters that his fellow House Republicans would file an Obama immigration lawsuit against the President’s immigration policies. The Obama immigration lawsuit follows from similar suits filed by more than 25 state attorneys general. These suits claim that the President overstepped his Constitutional authority by issuing executive orders […]
Divorce is never easy, even under the most amicable of circumstances. Thousands of couples every year find out that, despite their best efforts, they can’t make their marriages work. Many of these couples never prepare themselves for the possibility of divorce. They often don’t know what to do, where to go or how to start […]