Legal Insights

Discovering a joint tax return you did not approve raises an immediate question: was there a valid joint election? Obtain the filed return, relevant transcripts, signature or e-filing authorization records, and communications with the preparer. The absence of your handwritten signature is relevant, but it does not always resolve whether you consented.

Historical article. How many ways are there to be physically hurt through no fault of your own in the course of your average day? Your answer will depend on what you do for work, of course, as some jobs are more dangerous than others. But the absent inherent danger, how many ways are there to be injured due to someone else’s actions short of criminal behavior?

Most legal cases fall into two general categories: criminal and civil. We all have a good idea of what a criminal case involves. A crime has been committed, law enforcement became involved, the defendant was apprehended, charges were filed, and the case goes to court. Television and movies are filled with this process, with “Law and Order” being our tutorial about it.

Historical Information Notice: This article preserves the context and scope of its original publication on 03/30/2022. Laws, policies, procedures and fees may have changed. Do not rely on it as a current filing or action guide. Consult a qualified attorney about current requirements and their application to your circumstances. Why age and timing matter Sometimes parents go to the United States alone to work hard, and after they have stabilized their lives and obtained legal s

Historical article. This article preserves the reporting context of 03/30/2022, when the Biden administration was expected to end the pandemic-era Title 42 border-expulsion policy by 05/23/2022. An expected timetable is not proof that the policy actually ended on that date. The article should be read as historical reporting, rather than present-day immigration guidance.

Many times in both our business dealings and our personal dealings, we think we can handle our own affairs. To a great extent, we are right. Well, how many times have you simply signed something without reading it fully? Or signed something you don’t fully understand?