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The ‘‘Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act’’ is the law of the land

PaulKostro — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:37:11 +0000

The ‘‘Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act’’ is the law of the land.

See related Market Watch report: Obama signs sweeping bank-reform bill into law, By Ronald D. Orol.

See related Wikipedia article: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

See Bill Summary, published by The Library of Congress – THOMAS

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Mixing business ownership with marital property can lead to serious troubles

PaulKostro — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:40:05 +0000

Mixing business ownership with marital property can lead to serious troubles; BUT, when those troubles present themselves — Mediate, do NOT litigate!

To learn about one couple who did not mediate, and thus are in the public spotlight, read: Wrapped in Marriage’s End, the Fate of a Team, by JENNIFER STEINHAUER, published in The New York Times.

For more information, read about Our Divorce Mediation Services.

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended

PaulKostro — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:19:58 +0000

NEWS: Homebuyer Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended

Congress has passed an extension of the closing deadline for the Homebuyer Tax Credit, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623). The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, that have not yet closed. The legislation is designed to create a seamless extension; the new closing deadline for eligible transactions is now September 30, 2010. There will be no gap between June 30 and the date the President signs the bill into law.

The National Association of Realtors worked closely with Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle to enact this important legislation. Extending the tax credit closing deadline will help provide additional stability to real estate markets across the nation.

Source: National Association of Realtors, Community and Political Affairs & Government Affairs

For more information regarding this topic, please see the Realtor Action Center website at: www.RealtorActionCenter.com

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If you are not a U.S. citizen, and you are involved in drugs, you may be deported!

PaulKostro — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:18:22 +0000

NEWS: If you are not a U.S. citizen, and you are involved in drugs, you may be deported!

Do NOT do drugs; but if you do, and you are caught, read: Justices Ease Deportation Rule in Minor Drug Cases, by ADAM LIPTAK, published in The New York Times; and also, CARACHURI-ROSENDO v. HOLDER, __ U.S. __ (2010), No. 09–60, June 14, 2010.

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Are divorces after forty years of marriage rare? Is “gray divorce” on the rise?

PaulKostro — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:38:50 +0000

Are divorces after forty years of marriage rare? Is “gray divorce” on the rise?

Read: Al and Tipper: What Does It Mean?, by BETSEY STEVENSON, published in The New York Times.

If divorce is inevitable, I strongly recommend that you consider Mediation.

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No adjustments to the penalty period resulting from a gift made within the look-back period can be made unless all assets gifted during the look-back period are returned to the Medicaid applicant

PaulKostro — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:20:29 +0000

NEWS: No adjustments to the penalty period resulting from a gift made within the look-back period can be made unless all assets gifted during the look-back period are returned to the Medicaid applicant.

For a thorough analysis of this issue, read: New Jersey Rewrites The Rules Concerning Gifts Made By Medicaid Applicants Which Are Later Returned, published in the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli Blog.

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Visualize the BP Oil Spill/Disaster

PaulKostro — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:00:32 +0000

Visualize the BP Oil Spill/Disaster HERE

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Immigration issues are serious — Get a lawyer!

PaulKostro — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:43:35 +0000

NEWS: Immigration issues are serious — Get a lawyer!

When dealing with ANY immigration issue, I STRONGLY recommend that you retain a qualified attorney to represent you. The consequences of even a “minor” mistake can be catastrophic. For example, consider the story highlighted in: Strict Reading of Visa Rule Trips Up More Couples, by Nina Bernstein, published in The New York Times.

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If you (an American citizen), based on secret intelligence, are deemed a national security risk, can the American government execute you with no judicial process, even though you are not in a combat zone?

PaulKostro — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:13:06 +0000

NEWS: If you (an American citizen), based on secret intelligence, are deemed a national security risk, can the American government execute you with no judicial process, even though you are not in a combat zone? This issue is addressed in: U.S. Decision to Approve Killing of Cleric Causes Unease, by SCOTT SHANE, published in The New York Times.

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Instead of happiness, adoptions can lead to lawsuits

PaulKostro — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:32:58 +0000

NEWS: Instead of happiness, adoptions can lead to lawsuits.

Read: In Lawsuit on Adoption, Focus Is on Disclosure, by PAM BELLUCK, published in The New York Times.

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