Those who are awaiting United States citizenship play a years-long waiting game. During this time, they’re expected to learn all they can, follow procedures and obey all laws. The reality is that even the smallest of miss-steps can have a serious effect on your pursuit of citizenship. Below are two issues things that can derail, or at least delay, the…
Fourth of July is supposed to be a time of celebration, with Americans engaging in traditional celebrations that often include barbecues, pool parties and fireworks. It’s that last item – fireworks – that is making headlines in recent days as fireworks-related injury reports become national news. In Florida, professional football player Jason Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated after…
New Jersey lawmakers recently passed a bill that will make it easier for criminal defendants to gain access to DNA testing that could potentially prove their innocence. A bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by the NJ Senate and the NJ Assembly in June, now heads to the desk of Gov. Chris Christie for final approval. Supporters of the bill hope…
The legal ramifications of the recent Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia figure to play out over the next few months and even years. One recent development that could impact potential liability and lawsuits is the revelation that investigators did not discover mechanical malfunctions in the train derailment. Last month’s derailment of Amtrak train 188, which occurred just north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,…