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The McCourt Divorce, the Dodgers and Marital Assets
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
The divorce proceedings between Dodger's owner Frank McCourt and his soon to be ex wife Jamie McCourt have been... well, dodgy. There are reports that...
What's in a Name: Settlement Affects Citizenship Applications
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
As discussed in a recent post in FindLaw's Decided blog, on November 9th, attorneys announced a settlement approved in U.S. Distritct Court in Santa Ana...
Unemployment Benefits Extended: Obama Signs Bill
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
Right on the heels of news that U.S. unemployment has reached 10.2%, Obama has signed off on the bill that would grant an extension of time on unemployment...
Healthcare Reform: 3 Bills and What You Need To Know
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
Like many Americans, you are probably aware of the fact that Congress has been agonizing over public healthcare. But do you know what the specifics are? If...
Unemployment Benefits Get a Boost From Senate
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
The Senate voted to give unemployed Americans some relief with an extension of time for unemployment benefits as well as an $8,000 homebuyer tax credit....
Texting While Driving Laws on the Rise
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
Cell phones are causing otherwise prudent drivers to become distracted while they are driving. One particular concern among Americans has been texting while...