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National Dog Bite Prevention Week Begins Sunday

Article: National Dog Bite Prevention Week Begins Sunday

Any dog can bite, but nearly every dog bite is preventable.  That is the message promoted during National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which begins on April 12.

2020 (Fiscal Year 2021) H-1B Petition Filing Period Begins

Article: 2020 (Fiscal Year 2021) H-1B Petition Filing Period Begins

The H-1B lottery for 2020 is over and the petition filing period has begun.  The random selection process was a little different this year, requiring an electronic registration to be eligible, but not requiring a completed and approved H-1B petition to register.

Less Freeway Traffic Means Fewer Crashes, but Increased Serious Injury Risk

Article: Less Freeway Traffic Means Fewer Crashes, but Increased Serious Injury Risk

Because freeway traffic is mostly flowing unimpeded, the average speed of traffic is increased.  If a collision does occur, it will most likely happen at a higher speed, potentially resulting in a more severe crash and higher risk of serious injury.

Reminder: Employers Cannot Force Unpaid Overtime

Article: Reminder: Employers Cannot Force Unpaid Overtime

The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth wants to remind workers that it is against the law to force employees to work unpaid overtime.

Proper Tire Maintenance Can Prevent Car Crashes

Article: Proper Tire Maintenance Can Prevent Car Crashes

The maintenance of your vehicle's tires can play a surprisingly large role in keeping you and your family safe.  Worn tires can dramatically increase the risk of a collision or rollover accident. 

Appeals Court Blocks Remain in Mexico Policy

Article: Appeals Court Blocks Remain in Mexico Policy

A ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday will suspend the Remain in Mexico policy beginning March 12 in California and Arizona.  The appeals court agreed with a lower court ruling that the policy may violate the law by causing irreversible harm to asylum seekers.

What is a Statute of Limitations?

Article: What is a Statute of Limitations?

One topic many clients have questions about is something called the 'statute of limitations'.  The phrase is most widely known in relation to criminal offenses.

Generic Opioid Manufacturer to Pay $1.6 Billion to Settle Lawsuits

Article: Generic Opioid Manufacturer to Pay $1.6 Billion to Settle Lawsuits

Generic opioid manufacturer Mallinckrodt has tentatively agreed to pay $1.6 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits filed in connection with the part the company played in fueling the opioid crisis.