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What Questions Should I Expect at My §341 Meeting of Creditors?
The majority of my clients ask me what questions they will be asked at the § 341 Meeting of Creditors. I usually provide them with a short list of standard questions and tell them once I complete the petition I will have a better understanding of the possible unique questions related specifically to them. After receiving numerous requests for a list of possible questions asked at the §341 Meeting of Creditors, I decided ...
Testimonial – May 11, 2013 – Immigration Asylum
"Peter took my very complicated case of seeking political asylum and not only worked it in a way where my asylum was granted without a problem, but also provided me with advice and support that go beyond what was his contractual responsibility. He was a friend, as well as a highly professional and successful lawyer. Peter is an outstanding attorney, as well as a great person. Suffice it to say that the immigration officer, when ...
Carson & Kyung Welcomes Another Attorney to Team
Carson & Kyung, A Law Corporation welcomes another experienced attorney to its team -- Dave Sterkin, Esq. Mr. Sterkin previously worked for Oliff and Berridge, PLC as a Trademark Associate, the US Patent and Trademark Office as a Trademark Examining ...
Lowering Drunk Driving Threshold to .05 Blood Alcohol
The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended lowering the drunk driving threshold from .08 to .05 blood alcohol. The report indicates that over 100 other countries have adopted the .05 blood alcohol standard. Europe, for example, was able to reduce their drunk driving related traffic deaths by more than half since adopting the lower ...
New Breathalyzer Detects: Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Heroin, and Marijuana
New Breathalyzer A new breathalyzer can detect 12 different controlled substances, including methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. According to test case studies, the breathalyzer was accurately detecting drug use in 87 percent of cases. This percentage is similar to blood and urine tests. Vehicle Code 23152(a) Vehicle Code 23152(a) states, "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage ...
8 Points from Gang of Eight’s Immigration Bill
On April 16, 2013, the bipartisan group of senators known as the "Gang of Eight" introduced the bill "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act," which would provide for comprehensive immigration reform. This bill would accomplish numerous objectives, but here are 8. The objectives, summarized by AILA, are as follows: LEGALIZATION: Allow noncitizens who are unlawfully present and who entered the U.S. before December 31, 2011 to adjust status to that of Registered Provisional Immigrant (RPI). ...
Zuckerberg (Facebook), Houston (LinkedIn) and Others Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Recently, leaders in the tech community hope to keep the United States competitive in the global economy; namely, by advocating for comprehensive immigration reform. As the Gang of Eight prepares to present its Immigration Bill, and with President Obama's recent change to the procedural aspects of the Hardship Waiver, more and more groups are encouraging Congress to change immigration laws. FWD.us was created for this purpose (with others in ...
Second Most-Charted Female Vocalist Files for Bankruptcy
Dionne Warwick has filed bankruptcy. In 2010, she was listed as one of the most notorious tax evaders of all-time. Her tax debts began over 15 years ago and continued to grow through interest and penalties. While she attempted to pay it ...
USCIS Now Accepting Applications for I-601A Provisional Waiver
Persons who entered the US without inspection or who are otherwise ineligible to adjust their status in the US may now apply for an I-601A waiver for their unlawful presence. Immediate relatives may avoid submitting waivers of inadmissibility based on unlawful presence (those subject to the 3-year or 10-year bar) abroad, thereby circumventing being separated from their families for months while their waivers are in review. ...
6 Steps: Commercial Unlawful Detainers
What happens when I stop paying rent on my commercial lease? Step 1: Communication The tenant's landlord will likely be contacting the tenant. They will want to know why the tenant isn't making payments. The tenant may be able to explain that sales are ...
