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International Law and Its Relevance to the Local Practitioner 24 Aug 2013 | 12:53 am
International law is an often used — and often misused — term. Its definition first requires an isolated look at the word international. From the Latin for between nations, the word refers to any conn...
How International Service of Process is Exempt From the 120-Day Rule 10 Aug 2013 | 12:20 am
In federal lawsuits, FRCP Rule 4(m) requires that process be served on a defendant within 120 days. Comparable state rules range from as few as thirty days to as many as the federal standard. But th...
International Hurdles in GranuFlo and NaturaLyte Litigation 6 Aug 2013 | 09:42 pm
The Food and Drug Administration issued a Class I recall of the kidney dialysis drugs GranuFlo and NaturaLyte on March 29, 2012, based on information that the medications might cause sudden cardiac ar...
Top Immigration Headlines: July 2013 2 Aug 2013 | 01:49 am
Immigration headlines for July mostly revolve around support of and opposition to the latest immigration reform bill, which appears to have supporters in both major political parties. At the same time...
Understanding Russia: History, Facts and Famous Rulers 26 Jul 2013 | 08:20 pm
If you’ve been following the news on Edward Snowden, you have likely heard about Russia as well — the country where he has taken temporary refuge. Perhaps your curiosity was piqued about this former R...
Serving BP Defendants and the Statute of Limitations 15 Jul 2013 | 07:33 pm
On April 20, 2010, equipment below the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform exploded, and unleashed a massive, unprecedented oil spill. Although the well was finally capped on July 15, the spill contin...
Afghan & Iraqi Interpreters Wait Years for Special Immigrant Visas 12 Jul 2013 | 11:32 pm
Following the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003, the US Congress created the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program to provide visas to Iraqi linguists who have faced threats from the Taliban and ...
The Benefits of a URAC-Accredited Medical Transportation Company 4 Jul 2013 | 12:59 am
When it comes to making arrangements to get to medical appointments on time, choosing a transportation service might be the furthest thing from a patient’s mind. However, understanding the difference ...
Top Immigration Headlines: June 2013 1 Jul 2013 | 09:36 pm
US immigration reform made important strides in June 2013. The bipartisan “Gang of Eight” immigration bill passed in the Senate, and the Supreme Court declared the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) uncon...
Consideration of Enforcement Determines Method of Service 25 Jun 2013 | 02:53 am
Your client has a valid claim for damages, you have assembled a winning case, and you are ready to proceed with a suit. The first step is filing the complaint. The second: serving a summons on the def...
