What's Happening and How It May Potentially Affect Access to Legal Services Earlier this month, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee joined attorneys general from 48 states to initiate an investigation of Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon regarding ... [Read more...]
Avoiding Probate
I often am asked by clients how they can avoid probate. In some situations, it is appropriate to take legal action prior to an individual’s death to avoid probate. In this article, I discuss a few ways assets may be transferred outside the probate ... [Read more...]
What is the Hatch Act and How Did Kellyanne Conway Violate It?
Office of Special Counsel Calls White House Counselor a "Repeat Offender" and Calls for Her Removal The United States Office of Special Counsel (OSC), an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency, issued a recommendation on ... [Read more...]
TEVA Pharmaceutical Settles Opioid Lawsuit Before Trial
Israeli Drug Company Agrees to Pay $85 Million A second major pharmaceutical company has decided to settle a lawsuit in Oklahoma involving allegations the drug manufacturer wrongfully contributed to the nation's growing opioid crisis. The ... [Read more...]
What Happens If You Die Without a Will?
In our last article, we looked at 4 Reasons You Need a Will. In this article, we examine what might happen if you die without a will. Dying intestate means dying without a written will. Dying without a will can be complicated and stressful for ... [Read more...]
4 Reasons You Need a Will
You may have certain items of high financial or emotional value you’d like specific relatives or friends to receive after you’re gone. The only way to ensure your wishes are followed is to execute a last will and testament. Executing a valid and ... [Read more...]
Could You Be a U.S. Citizen and Not Know It?
Lately, the news is filled with stories of people like Peter Sean Brown: Brown, born in Philadelphia and a resident of Florida, was detained after violating probation and told that he would be deported to Jamaica. The sheriff's office insisted that ... [Read more...]
Common Law Marriage: Uncommon Arrangement, Common Concerns
During the past decade, there has been a great deal of debate over what does, and does not, count as marriage in the eyes of the law. One arrangement that has become less ordinary, but that has managed to survive in a few states, is common law ... [Read more...]
New Revelations about Asbestos in Baby Powder
For years, mothers used talcum powder when changing their babies’ diapers. The sweet-smelling substance was supposed to keep babies dry and to prevent rashes. It was a staple in bathroom cabinets everywhere. Despite – or because of – the powder’s ... [Read more...]
Rethinking Marijuana-Related Crimes
In recent years, the way we have thought about marijuana, its use and its legality, have changed. Medical marijuana is now legal in more than thirty states, and recreational marijuana is legal in ten. Even as advocates for legalization have ... [Read more...]