Legal Resources Posts
Posted: April, 2013 in Immigration, Legal Resources
H-1B visas are valuable to many immigrants. Only 65,000 are allotted each year. If you are lucky enough to obtain an H-1B visa, you would be well-advised to hold on to it.
But what if you are fired from the job sponsoring your H-1B visa?
Read More of How to Handle Termination of H-1B Visa Employment Here
Posted: February, 2011 in Legal Resources

What do Barack Obama, Richard Nixon and Thomas Jefferson have in common? All studied and/or practiced law before they became US presidents.
In honor of Presidents Day, we’ll take a look at these three presidents and 22 others who progressed from reading law books to leading a country.
Read More of Which US Presidents Were Lawyers? Here
Posted: November, 2010 in Legal Resources
Are you attending law school in the United States? Could you use a little extra cash?
If so, then here’s some good news: LLS is holding its first ever writing contest, and we’re giving $500.00 to the winner!
Read More of Law Students: Win $500 in the First LLS Writing Contest Here
Posted: October, 2010 in Legal Resources
Many savvy candidates on the ballot in November are getting their message out in more than one language.
Having campaign information available in more than one language is an easy way to appeal to a broad base of potential voters.
Read More of Political Candidates Consider Language in Campaigns Here
Posted: October, 2010 in Legal Resources
Business litigation is common, and that’s why it’s important to learn about legal document discovery.
Being prepared for legal document discovery does more than put your mind at ease — it can protect you from legal penalties if a claim arises!
Read More of How to Prepare Legal Documents for Discovery & Litigation Here
Posted: September, 2010 in Legal Resources
Not having a valid birth certificate could affect your eligibility to work in the US.
Beginning Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, only certified copies of Puerto Rican birth certificates issued after July 1, 2010, will be acceptable for the I-9 process.
Read More of How Invalid Puerto Rican Birth Certificates Affect the I-9 Process Here
Posted: August, 2010 in Legal Resources
Studies show that the majority of pet owners consider their pets to be part of the family. So it should hardly be a surprise that animal owners want to include their pets in their wills.
More people are putting pet provisions in their wills to make sure that Fluffy will be taken care of. But is it legal?
Read More of Animal Owners Provide for Pets in Their Wills Here
Posted: July, 2010 in Legal Resources
Many people put off creating a will for many years.
Sometimes they wait too long.
Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, you should consider creating a will or trust. If you die without one, an already difficult situation can become a complicated legal mess for your loved ones.
Read More of What Happens When a Person Dies Without a Will? Here
Posted: June, 2010 in Legal Resources
When a summons for jury duty arrives in the mail, chances are the recipient will be less than thrilled. Some potential jurors even begin to think of ways to avoid jury duty — or they may even plan on not showing up at all.
But is there really any way to avoid jury duty? Is shirking your civic responsibility punishable by law?
Read More of Is It Possible to Avoid Jury Duty? Here
Posted: June, 2010 in Legal Resources
Widespread identity theft: the reason why millions of Puerto Rican birth certificates will become invalid on July 1, 2010.
Though the law to make current Puerto Rican birth certificates invalid was passed last December, the move was not highly publicized and only began to gain attention this past March.
Read More of All Puerto Rican Birth Certificates Invalid After July 1 Here