Changes May be Coming for Workers’ Compensation Adjusters in Tennessee
Written by: Byron K. Lindberg, Esq. Tennessee is one of only a handful of states that does not recognize certification of workers’ compensation adjusters; but that may be about to change. On August 29, 2017, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensat
Elderly Left Out of New Statutory Measures to Prevent Opioid Abuse
Written by: Whit Carmon, Esq. As of January 6, 2017, SB 319 took effect in Ohio. Signed into law by Governor John Kasich, on January 4, 2017, the bill contains two key provisions relating to outpatient prescriptions for opioid analgesics. Fir
Research and Resources on the Opioid Epidemic
I. INTRODUCTION “Opioids are a class of drugs that includes the illegal drug heroin; synthetic opioids such as fentanyl; and pain relieversavailable legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine,
USCIS to Conduct Interviews for Employment Based Adjustment of Status Cases
by: Ashik Jahan, Esq & Carolin Esterl On August 28, 2017, USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) made an announcement stating that they will begin to “phase-in” interviews for employment-based cases effective on Oc
Ensuring Your Final Wishes Are Carried Out: Burial, Cremation, and Pre-Need Funeral Planning
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration Do you ever wonder: Will my loved ones carry out my wishes regarding burial or cremation? And if you have that concern, is there any way to ensure that your final wishes are carried out?
Data Protection Weekly
Compiled by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. Instagram Investigating Larger Breach; Hacker Claims 6 Million Accounts for Sale CyberScoop A hacker claims to have stolen data from 6 million accounts, and is offering them for sale at $10 apiece. “We take
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) to be Phased Out
Written by: Ashik R. Jahan, Esq. The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), based on the Administration’s decision to terminate DACA, announced new measures regarding the DACA program. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said, “I am he