Construction Law

"Green Houses" are possible alternative to nursing homes
Attempts to create popular alternatives to nursing homes have realized mixed results, but the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is betting on an eight-year-old movement called ?Green Houses,? a WSJ Page One story reports...

For Earth Day, National Geographic Launches Green Casual Game
Today is Earth Day and National Geographic is celebrating with the launch of Plan It Green, a city building sim with an appropriately environmental theme.National Geographic is touting the new offering as "the first green casual game...

Houses of Parliament 'infested with vermin'
Houses of Parliament 'infested with vermin'The Houses of Parliament, Downing Street and other parts of Whitehall are infested with vermin, according to official reports.I don't think we need to waste public money compiling a report to tell us what we already know...

A modest proposal: "Bait houses"
You know how some police departments use "bait cars" to catch car thieves? Well, in St. Louis County, they're talking about "bait houses" -- vacant houses outfitted with furniture and hidden cameras, designed to catch burglars in the act.

Bankruptcies are booming
Bankruptcies are booming  Nearly 1.2 million debtors filed for bankruptcy in the past 12 months, according to federal court records.  Last month, 130,831 sought bankruptcy protection - an increase of 46 percent over March 2008 and 81 percent over the same month in 2007...

BNA Green Tax Incentive Teleconference Tomorrow
Tax Incentives for the ?Green? Industry Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009 Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM ET Between Lamborghini developing a hybrid and the proliferation of ?green? marketing, there can be no doubt that green is going mainstream....

Green Cards
Ways to get a green card

EB-1 and EB-2 Visa Status
Obtaining a Green Card Without Going Through the Labor Certification Process

Marriage-based Green Cards
How alien spouses can become US citizens

China Green Agriculture, Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
China Green Agriculture, Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud

Immigration Fees
Nationwide Class Action Gets Green Light

British Airways Lost-Luggage
Class-Action Gets Green Light