Last week, a group of eight U.S. senators (“gang of 8”) introduced their 844-page immigration reform bill. The new proposed immigration law is indeed comprehensive, making fundamental changes to four aspects of the current immigration framework. Specifically, the bill (1) increases border security, (2) amends foreign nationals’ rights to obtain
Our law firm will now be offering packages of legal services to assist you in setting up your business. These packages our geared towards helping you fully comply with Washington D.C. licensing requirements. A summary of the packages is below: Solo Home Office LLC – $750* File
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) announced a temporary amnesty program that will allow businesses in Washington, DC to come into compliance with DC’s business licensing requirements. Under the program, all businesses operating without a business license, or with a recently expired license, will not be charged late
On July 20, 2012, in the Superior Court for Kern County, California, a jury awarded plantiff Christine Scott and her husband $5.5 million in damages from a malfunctioning transvaginal mesh implant. (See Scott v. Kannappan, S-1500-CV-266034-WDE) Scott endured 8 surgeries and 9 additional procedures as a result of the damages
On May 17, 2012, the Washington DC Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in the case of Atiba v. Washington Hospital Center, based on Appellant’s, Kwaco Atiba (“Atiba”), inability to comply with the applicable statute of limitations period for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Atiba v. Washington Hospital Center., 10-CV-622, (D.C.
In Washington, D.C., we have a name for the folks who stand in the left hand side of the escalator, blocking the path of dynamic D.C. locals – “escalefters.” If you want to relax on the escalator, you may certainly do so, but please do it on the right
On June 28, 2012, the DC Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict for nominal damages for employment law based claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act (“DCHR”), and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ivey v. District of Columbia, 09-CV-1511 (D.C.
The Supreme Court recently upheld President Obama’s healthcare law, so you now you are probably wondering how it will affect your small business. The Affordable Care Act provides a variety of programs to help small business provide health insurance for their employees. Below is an overview of some of these
This morning the U.S. Supreme Court settled the long-standing issue of the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care law, the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). National Federation of Independent Businesses, et al v. Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, et al. 567 U.S. 7 (2012). In its landmark decision, the
In November, 2005, Jyothsna Mody (“Mody”) went to Doctor Anita Sikand (“Dr. Sikand”) at the Center for Woman’s Health, PC, where she was told she required “a diagnostic hysteroscopy, polypectomy, and dilation and curettage in order to remove [two endometrial] polyps” Mody v. Center for Women’s Health, P.C., 998 A.2d
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