Why We Email the Complaint, Even When It’s Not Legally Required When a lawsuit is filed, the process of notifying the defendants that they have been sued — known as “service of process” — must follow strict rules, including personal or special delivery requirements. Until properly served, defendants are not obligated to respond to the […]
The Correlation Between USCIS Completion Rate and Mandamus Success
This is a topic on which I haven’t seen much, if any, discussion. Completion rate is essentially the amount of time USCIS projects it will take them to adjudicate a particular type of immigration petition. For instance, on average, it takes USCIS about 12 minutes to adjudicate an Application for Employment Authorization (EAD) on form […]
The Pitfall of Excess Return Indexes in Indexed Universal Life Insurance (IUL)
A quick thought on excess return indexes in indexed insurance products (IULs & FIAs): After reviewing numerous policies, illustrations and their fine print, I’ve noticed that excess return funds are often included as an option, but their details are not always clearly explained. Sometimes even the fact that they are Excess Return funds is not […]
When To File Mandamus Lawsuits for Asylum Interview Delays
Currently, individuals who file lawsuits after waiting 4 years or more are generally seeing excellent results, with most getting their interviews scheduled. For cases with wait times of less than 4 years, the outcomes are more mixed.
Mandamus Lawsuit to Secure an Asylum Interview
Unfortunately, many people who filed for asylum years ago are waiting indefinitely for an interview. The limbo prevents them from traveling, limits job and school opportunities and causes tremendous stress. Many people are aware that mandamus lawsuits can be an effective way to get an interview scheduled and get the process moving. The question is […]
Tip for 290B Related Mandamus Lawsuits
It’s not a silver bullet, but here is a useful quote and citation to use when filing a mandamus complaint for a delayed decision on a 290B motion to reopen or reconsider. According to USCIS: . . . . Q. When should I expect to receive a decision on a motion? A. Although some cases […]
Perpetual Arbitrage Promises and the Impending Wave of Premium-Financed Life Insurance Litigation
If interest rates remain consistently higher than crediting rates for an extended period of time, I predict a significant increase in lawsuits related to premium-financed life insurance sales. This will be particularly true for deals marketed as offering perpetual arbitrage or “free insurance.”