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No POA for Aging or Ill Parent? It May Be Time for a Conservatorship.
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
It is devastating when you notice your aging parents are having trouble making important decisions or are experiencing cognitive decline. If your loved one is...
New USCIS Proposal Would Deny Work Permits to Asylum Applicants
Translated by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Last month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposal to change the rules for obtaining work authorization for asylum seekers. The news...
In the Zone? Legal Action Against FDA Shows Difficulties in Marketing New Tobacco Products
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Walking into an unfamiliar convenience store can be a bit of an unexpected assault on the senses, especially if you venture into the section featuring tobacco...
Does My Employer Have to Give Me Sick Leave?
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
You might think that most workers are protected when they take time off with the flu or other illnesses. But actually, it’s not as straightforward as it may...
New for the 2026 Tax Season: The Car Loan Interest Deduction
By Natalie Moritz | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Taxpayers who purchased a new vehicle in 2025 can look forward to a new tax deduction on their next tax return. This new tax benefit allows taxpayers who...
CBP Border Phone Searches Face Patchwork of Rules for Returning U.S. Citizens
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
When you come home from abroad, CBP can ask for more than your passport—it may want to look through your phone, your photos, and your social media. What...
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