Bayer AG, owner of the biotech corporation Monsanto, was ordered to pay $2.055 billion to a California couple who both developed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after decades of using the weedkiller Roundup on their properties.

People seeking asylum in the United States, especially those from Central America, face new challenges after policy guidelines from the Trump administration and a court ruling were announced this week.

Premises liability law is pervasive, applying to many public and private spaces.  It's designed to protect people from the negligence of homeowners, businesses, and in certain circumstances, the government.

Vehicles on the roads have become safer over the years.  Drivers and passengers are routinely walking away from crashes that would have previously caused serious injury or death.

A new directive from the Trump administration seeks to change the rules for asylum seekers, with the purported goal of "strengthening asylum procedures".  The proposed changes seem likely to make it more difficult for people to claim asylum.

Temporary workers form a significant chunk of the labor market, with estimates around 10 percent of the workforce being hired on a temporary basis.  They are also protected from illegal actions such as retaliation for filing a claim.

Last Thursday, April 18th, the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth hosted a free immigration seminar for students at the University of California at Riverside.  We spoke with students about topics, including the pursuit of United States visas after graduation.

The wait time for immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship has increased significantly over the past few years.  On average, it now takes 10 months for a legal resident to become a citizen, up from about five months in 2014.

Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is one the least understood coverage auto insurance coverage types.  It also happens to be one of the most important.

April 7 - April 13 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week.  It may sound like an April Fools Day joke, but the very serious annual awareness campaign is designed to bring attention to the epidemic of dog bites in America.

The H-1B visa lottery will likely be held sometime this week if the past few years are any indication. Why do we say 'good luck'?  It's completely up to chance whose approved petition is selected during the lottery.

California voters passed Prop 64, the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative in 2016. Now, L.A. County prosecutors are seeking to automate the process, reducing or dismissing marijuana convictions on behalf of 54,000 people.

Dashboard cameras, often called dash cams, are car-mounted cameras that continuously record footage in case of an unexpected incident on the roadway.  They've long been a staple in police cruisers, but are now creeping into more and more consumer vehicles on the roads.

Last year, the Trump administration rescinded Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians, providing a one year window for Liberians with DED to leave the United States.  The Trump administration extended that deadline by a year to March 31, 2020.

Applying for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits seems like it would be fairly straight forward. Seeking the assistance of a qualified SSDI attorney can help you prepare for the application process.

Several new DMV regulations have taken affect this year.  If you’re not yet familiar with the changes, now is a good time to catch up!