Recalls of Produce Based on Concerns of Listeria Contamination Grow
By now most people have heard that cantaloupes from Colorado were recalled in September due to their contamination with the Listeria bacteria. On Wednesday October 12, 2011, the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced that the supermarket chain Giant Eagle was recalling its name brand, Farmer’s Market Shredded Iceberg Lettuce due to potential […]
Your Facebook and MySpace Pages Are Not Private.
Be careful of what you say on your Facebook, MySpace and other “social media” web pages. Even if you have strict privacy settings and believe that your comments are only for the viewing of your family and friends, you should always assume that future schools, employers and, now, defendants in lawsuits, can have access to your postings. Courts […]
“One Size Fits All” Does Not Apply in the Investment World
“Risk tolerance” refers to your comfort level with the level of risk associated with investments in your portfolio. Some people cringe at the thought of investing in anything which does not result in a guaranteed rate of return, no matter how modest. Others relish the thought of putting their money into cutting-edge companies which could […]
Humanitarian Immigration Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence and Other Crimes
If you have been, or are, a victim of domestic violence or another crime and are cooperating with law enforcement, you may be entitled to apply for special status to remain in the U.S. as a permanent resident. Different provisions apply depending on the relationship between the victim and the batterer or other criminal. These […]
Deadline Approaches for Widow(er) of Deceased U.S. Citizens
October 28, 2011,Deadline Approaches for Widow(er) of Deceased U.S. Citizens Whose Spouses Died before October 28, 2009 to Apply For Immigration On October 28, 2009, President Obama signed into law new provisions which allow widows or widowers of U.S. Citizens to apply for immigration even if they were married for less than two years. However, the […]
Your Investments: Normal in this Market?
“Normal” in this market, or is it your broker’s responsibility? Due to the strained economy over the past few years, investors have come to expect periodic – or even regular – decreases in the values of their investments. However, not alllosses in your investment portfolio including your IRA or 401(k) should be automatically chalked up to […]
