The Attorney General has discretion to grant applications for adjustment of status. A successful case requires not only good arguments but also credible, well organized and presented evidence. I did an extensive research and wrote compelling legal arguments. But these would have been useless if I did not have credible evidence to back them up.

Did your child suffer from an injury or illness while in the care of a doctor or nurse? Was your child the victim of medical malpractice? You could be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering in order that your child could receive the medical treatment they need to get back to full health.

There are valid reasons to consider probate avoidance strategies, and the top two would involve time and money. Depending on the specific jurisdiction, how complex the estate is and how well the interested parties are getting along the process can take anywhere from several months to multiple years in some complicated cases. And of course the heirs to the estate will not receive their inheritances until probate has run its course and the estate has been closed.

Drug crimes are a common occurrence and many find themselves facing prosecution for allegations including any type of involvement with an illegal drug. Whether a crime includes trafficking, possession or manufacturing, any form can put a suspect at odds with the law.

The JOBS Act is intended to stimulate job creation and economic growth by improving access to the capital markets for emerging growth companies. The JOBS Act contains a number of provisions designed to ease capital-raising for private companies, including:

Prenuptial agreements are written agreements that delineate each party’s rights and obligations in the event of a divorce. A prenuptial agreement is signed before the wedding and the agreement goes into force once the couple weds. The typical agreement addresses issues such as property division, distribution of marital assets and property, spousal support, the making of a will or trust, life insurance and other relevant rights or obligations in the event of divorce or death.

Clinical Trial Agreements (“CTAs”) can be surprisingly complex documents with numerous legal issues, particularly in the setting of a multi-center trial for a new drug product candidate. This outline highlights the principal issues typically arising in a CTA and some of the considerations for companies sponsoring pharmaceutical trials (“Sponsors”) in addressing these issues.

Gastric bypass surgery has long been touted as a dependable solution for individuals who need to lose a substantial amount of weight. This surgery is an invasive surgical procedure that involves the stapling, banding or rerouting of the stomach and small intestines so that food and nutrition bypass the normal physiological route that food takes through the body.

To ensure a defendant’s appearance in court at a future date, law enforcement may set bail as a condition of releasing that defendant from police custody. Bail is a matter of right except in cases punishable by death, probation or parole violations and in certain public safety offenses. It can be paid in cash, personal check, money order or even a traveler’s check. Bail, however, is not excessive merely because a defendant cannot afford it.

If you and your spouse are considering filing for a divorce, there are probably numerous questions going through your mind. Not only will you have to decide if divorce is the best option for you, but you will have to determine which type of divorce to pursue.