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Ohio Should Not Deny Deferred Action Immigrants a License to Drive

Recently, some Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles locations have been denying driver’s licenses to immigrants who have qualified for deferred action.  Ohio should not deny deferred action immigrants a license to drive because those immigrants are here legally. In June 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided it would hold off on deporting immigrants […]

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Islamic Marriage Contracts May be Enforceable

Islamic marriage contracts may be enforceable under limited circumstances. A marriage within the Islamic culture typically requires that the couple sign a marriage contract prior to the marriage ceremony.  The contract usually includes what is called a “mahr.”  This is what the husband intends to give to the wife either immediately upon marriage or it […]

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Ask for the Most Damages

The start of a lawsuit begins with a complaint.  One mistake that pro se litigants often make is that they do not ask for enough damages in the complaint.  A pro se party is someone who represents himself in court without a lawyer.  A judge can always award less than what was asked for in […]

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