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Man Gets Arrested, Tries to Use ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card

11th July 2017
A man in Minnesota recently learned the law the hard way, and in turn found out that Monopoly money, cards and property aren’t real. When pulled over by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office for an arrest warrant on the vehicle the man was driving, he attempted to show the police a Monopoly board game ‘Get […]
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The World's Biggest Legal Debate Right Now: 11-Month-Old Charlie Gard

10th July 2017
Live on CNN July 9th 2017, this legal debate took place regarding the life support matter of Charlie Gard.
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Know Your Financial Obligations in a Divorce

3rd July 2017
Knowing your financial obligations while going through a divorce is key. L It is important to retain an experienced law firm that has significant expertise with the financial issues involved in Divorce, including property division, the valuation of assets, spousal maintenance (alimony), real estate issues, cash flow schedules, balance sheet preparation, debt division, business valuation, […]
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Driving Under the Influence: What Regulations are Changing?

30th June 2017
Criminal defense is an art form, according to Attorney David Jolly. He says: “When we go to trial we tell stories in a manner that will persuade 6 or 12 complete strangers- the Jury. I think the best criminal defence attorneys have a very creative side to them and the ability to think around a […]
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Supreme Court to End Dispute Surrounding Gay Wedding Cake

28th June 2017
The Supreme Court agreed this Monday to hear about the case surrounding a Colorado bakery that has refused to make a cake for a gay couple’s wedding. The case will conclude whether the Denver baker unlawfully discriminated against the couple. Previous courts ruled that Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, violated Colorado’s public accommodations law, […]
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Trump Muslim Travel Ban Reinstated Until Supreme Court Hearing

27th June 2017
According to recent reports, US President Donald Trump’s questionable travel ban in January this year, limiting travel from Muslim countries around the world, has been mostly reinstated until the Supreme Court hears the case against it in October. On Monday the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration’s travel ban to continue from the lower tier […]
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Bernie Sanders, a Bank Fraudster?

26th June 2017
The FBI are investigating Bernie Sanders, former Democrat Presidential Candidate and Independent Senator from Vermont, and his wife, Jane Sanders, for bank fraud. According to CBS News, Senator Sanders and his wife have both called on attorneys to represent them during this probe, which has been ongoing since 2016, but kept hush. During an interview in […]
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The US Immigration System in 8 Minutes

19th June 2017
How many different ways are there to qualify to immigrate to the US, and how many immigrants live in the country? We explain the different types of immigrants, whether they're coming for family or to work, refugees, investors, or visa lottery winners. We also help you understand how many immigrants there are total in the […]
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The Top 6 Types of Difficult Family Law Clients

12th June 2017
Gabriela O. Asrow of Hoffenberg & Block, LLC discusses the six types of difficult family law clients and how to work with them.
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Trump's Withdrawal from Paris Accord Leaves Businesses in Limbo

12th June 2017
The White House is on fire. Every day – almost every few hours – new scandals are breaking. From investigations about Russian collusion to alleged obstruction of justice, the blaze is white hot. But when it comes to the world of businesses and law, it's not the alleged criminal law bombshells that are causing the […]
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