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Legistative History and Intent

Covers important state and federal legislative history. From Legislative Intent Service, Inc.

http://www.legintent.com/news/

May 23
Senate passes Stolen Valor Act 2013, H.R. 258

Senate passes Stolen Valor Act 2013, H.R. 258

Rep. Joseph Heck of Nevada, as lead author of a long list of co-authors from the House, introduced H.R. 258, the Stolen Valor Act 2013, to amend Title 18, section 704 of the United States Code. As passed in the House on May 20th and now…
May 22
CA Assembly Bill 888 to strengthen enforcement of penalties and remedies against practitioners of unauthorized practice of law

CA Assembly Bill 888 to strengthen enforcement of penalties and remedies against practitioners of unauthorized practice of law

California Assembly member Roger Dickinson is carrying Assembly Bill 888 to provide the State Bar of California with stronger enforcement tools to battle the unauthorized practice of law. This bill is being sponsored by the State Bar of…
May 21
Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013

Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013

Public Law 113-9, was signed into law on May 1, 2013 to enact The Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013, which was introduced by Rep. Tom Latham on April 26th and signed into law five days later. H.R. 1765 responds to…

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California Stem Cell Report

Covers public policy and business issues involving he California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

http://californiastemcellreport.blogspot.com/

May 23
California Stem Cell Agency to Court Patient Groups This Summer

California Stem Cell Agency to Court Patient Groups This Summer

Jonathan Thomas, chairman of the California stem cell agency, said this morning that he and a team from the agency will begin a round of meetings this summer with patient advocate groups throughout the state. He said the effort is aimed at…
May 23
California Stem Cell Directors to Take Up $23 Million Recruitment Grant

California Stem Cell Directors to Take Up $23 Million Recruitment Grant

Today's meeting of the governing board of the $3 billion California stem cell agency begins in less than 30 minutes, and the California Stem Cell Report will provide coverage throughout the day. Among the items on the agenda are awards…
May 22
Nature Reports on Lee Hood Conflict Case

Nature Reports on Lee Hood Conflict Case

The journal Nature and genomeweb.com today picked up the story from the California Stem Cell Report about the conflict of interest case at the California stem cell agency involving renown scientist Lee Hood of Seattle, Wash. Science news…

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Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers white collar crime, violent crimes, and theft crimes. By The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf.

http://www.losangelescriminalattorneyblog.com/

May 23
Regulators Consider Lowering Drunk Driving Limit

Regulators Consider Lowering Drunk Driving Limit

Under current law, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. The enforcement of this alcohol limit results in hundreds of thousands of arrests in California each year. For example, the California…
May 21
Palos Verdes Estates Man to Register as a Sex Offender

Palos Verdes Estates Man to Register as a Sex Offender

A 63-year-old Palos Verdes man will have to register as a sex offender and spend 90 days in jail for allegedly molesting teenage boys he invited to live in his Rolling Hills and Palos Verdes Estates homes. The Daily Breeze reports that he…
May 16
Pharmacist Arrested in Chatsworth for Illegal Storage of Opiate

Pharmacist Arrested in Chatsworth for Illegal Storage of Opiate

A 65-year-old Chatsworth pharmacist called the authorities to report a stolen handgun only to end up being under investigation for improperly giving away drugs. According to a Moorpark Acorn report, the authorities responded to the report of…

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The Gomez Firm Personal Injury…

The Gomez Firm Personal Injury Blog

Covers incidents resulting in personal injury or wrongful death.

http://injury.thegomezfirm.com/blog/

May 23
Crash in Costa Mesa Results in 1 life lost and 1 in critical condition.

Crash in Costa Mesa Results in 1 life lost and 1 in critical condition.

Over the weekend, on May 17, 2013 one man lost his life while is passenger was left with serious and critical injuries. The accident took place in Costa Mesa, CA on the property of the Ayers Hotel. The police report said that the driver of…
May 23
2 Year Old Falls out of Window at an Extended Stay America Motel

2 Year Old Falls out of Window at an Extended Stay America Motel

On Monday, May 20, 2013. A 2 year old girl was lying in the hospital with serious injuries after falling out of a two story window the day before. The incident occurred at a motel in Temecula, CA Reports were made that the two year old had…
May 20
Woman Attacked By Pit Bulls Die

Woman Attacked By Pit Bulls Die

Less than two weeks ago, a woman, 63 years old, was attacked by multiple pit-bulls. The attack took place on Friday, May 10, 2013 in and town called Littlerock which is near Palmdale, CA. The woman, who later had been identified as…

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Bankruptcy Mastery

Covers skill building for lawyers new to the practice of consumer bankruptcy law. By Cathy Moran.

http://www.bankruptcymastery.com

May 23
Axe Falls On Debtor’s Counsel

Axe Falls On Debtor’s Counsel

Just when I think my work here is done, I have a week like last week. Everywhere I looked, the ax was falling on debtor’s counsel. Deservedly so. My Chapter 13 trustee complains that her staff is knee deep in debtor lawyer inattention…
May 21
What They Didn’t Teach You In Law School

What They Didn’t Teach You In Law School

Seen small business clients who clearly have the technical skill set for their field, but can’t make a go of it? There’s a mismatch between their professional skills and the operational knowledge they need to run a business using…
May 14
When Insurance Can Be The Death Of You

When Insurance Can Be The Death Of You

Remember survey courses from college? Kinda like flying low over new territory without ever landing and getting on the ground? That’s what I propose to do with the topic of insurance. Insurance, as we see it in bankruptcy. It…

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California Bankruptcy Attorney…

California Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Covers consumer bankruptcy, debt settlement, foreclosure and loan modification. By Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/

May 23
Nebraska Supreme Court Permit Deficiency Lawsuits When There Was No Foreclosure Sale - First National Bank of Omaha v. Davey

Nebraska Supreme Court Permit Deficiency Lawsuits When There Was No Foreclosure Sale - First National Bank of Omaha v. Davey

At Howard Law, P.C., our Riverside foreclosure defense lawyers represent Californians who are facing foreclosure or were deceived by their lenders at some point. Because we work in California, we don't always have to worry about deficiency…
May 21
Sanctions for Failure to Negotiate Loan Mod in Good Faith Were Appropriate, High Court Rules - Jacinto v. PennyMac Corp.

Sanctions for Failure to Negotiate Loan Mod in Good Faith Were Appropriate, High Court Rules - Jacinto v. PennyMac Corp.

Vincent Howard and our Riverside County foreclosure defense attorneys were interested to see a case out of Nevada that resulted in sanctions for a lender that misbehaved during loan modification proceedings. Nevada's foreclosure mediation…
May 20
Nevada High Court Declines to Overturn Arbitration Award in Mortgage Case - Sylver v Regents Bank

Nevada High Court Declines to Overturn Arbitration Award in Mortgage Case - Sylver v Regents Bank

At Howard Law, P.C., we focus on consumer debt and predatory lending issues, which includes litigation when appropriate. So our Corona foreclosure defense lawyers were interested to see a case from our neighbors in Nevada about the use of…

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Nerds in Court

Focuses on emerging legal issues and news stories relating to video games, comic books, anime, and other nerd culture. By John G. Nowakowski and Christina R. Evola.

http://nerdsincourt.wordpress.com/

May 23
ARGUMENTS BEGAN AND ENDED IN 38 STUDIOS MOTION TO DISMISS: NO “OPENING ARGUMENTS”

ARGUMENTS BEGAN AND ENDED IN 38 STUDIOS MOTION TO DISMISS: NO “OPENING ARGUMENTS”

It is being widely reported that the Providence Journal reported that Opening Arguments began in the Rhode Island case against 38 Studios, the producer of Kingdoms of Amalur. Nerds in Court previously covered the story HERE though little…
Feb 12
GAMES WORKSHOP SPOTS AUTHOR’S USE OF THE TERM “SPACE MARINE” AND CLAIMS TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT

GAMES WORKSHOP SPOTS AUTHOR’S USE OF THE TERM “SPACE MARINE” AND CLAIMS TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT

In mid-December 2012, Amazon.com removed the e-book “Spots the Space Marine: Defense of the Fiddler” by MCA Hogarth from their store upon Games Workshop’s request. Games Workshop claimed Hogarth’s book infringed their…
Dec 13
TIME TO KICK THAT NASTY HOBBIT: JUDGE ISSUES TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER ON ‘AGE OF HOBBITS’ MOCKBUSTER

TIME TO KICK THAT NASTY HOBBIT: JUDGE ISSUES TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER ON ‘AGE OF HOBBITS’ MOCKBUSTER

It was 1937 when Tolkien published “The Hobbit, or There and Back Again” to wide critical acclaim, from which time it has sold an estimated 35 million to 100 million copies. It was 1993 when Disney brought a lawsuit against a…

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DePaolo's Work Comp World

Thoughts and impressions regarding the workers' compensation industry throughout the United States including all state systems. By David J. DePaolo.

http://daviddepaolo.blogspot.com/

May 23
AL Needs Comp Modernization

AL Needs Comp Modernization

An Alabama appellate court was pitched the troubling conundrum of who pays for an industrial injury pending a resolution of liability between two different employers - and whiffed.Apparently there is no law in Alabama directing what would…
May 22
The Timing of Pain & IMR

The Timing of Pain & IMR

Ezekiel J. Emanuel, an oncologist and former White House adviser, is a vice provost and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times on a range of topics including health and health…
May 21
Workers' Compensation Finance 101

Workers' Compensation Finance 101

I wrote yesterday about the "front end" of workers' compensation - bringing money in - and the "back end" of the system - paying money out.Some challenged me that I had things backwards; that claims should be the front end because that is the…

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California Corporate & Securities…

California Corporate & Securities Law

Covers California securities law, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions and securities litigation. By Keith Paul Bishop.

http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/

May 23
Two Very Good Reasons To Visit The Department’s Website

Two Very Good Reasons To Visit The Department’s Website

When I joined the Department of Corporations, it had no website. I remember reviewing possible designs for a site. Now, it seems hard to imagine that there was a time when state agencies didn’t have websites. Today,…
May 22
Sealing A Contract May Mean Nothing Or 20 Years!

Sealing A Contract May Mean Nothing Or 20 Years!

The California Corporations Code endows corporations with certain rights, including the right to “adopt, use and alter” a seal. Cal. Corp. Code § 207(a). The Corporations Code does not define a “seal”…
May 21
Ever Wonder What Money Is? California Has Some Answers And I Have Some Question

Ever Wonder What Money Is? California Has Some Answers And I Have Some Question

Yesterday’s post discussed virtual currencies (e.g., Bitcoin) and the General Corporation’s law prohibition on issuing or putting into circulation money. But what exactly is money? The General…

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Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

Covers DWI and DUI law, cases and sentences in California. By Michael Kraut.

http://www.losangelesduiattorneyblog.com/

May 22
Criminal Charges for Two Motorcycle Officers Who May Have Lied Under Oath about Los Angeles DUI Stop

Criminal Charges for Two Motorcycle Officers Who May Have Lied Under Oath about Los Angeles DUI Stop

Breaking news in a story that has riveted the Los Angeles DUI defense community: Two LAPD police officers, Phillip Walters and Craig Allen, face charges of falsifying a police report and perjury under oath. The officers were involved in a…
May 17
Victory at Supreme Court for DUI Defendant. Los Angeles Defendants, Take Note!

Victory at Supreme Court for DUI Defendant. Los Angeles Defendants, Take Note!

The Wednesday before last, the Supreme Court issued a big decision in a DUI case that Los Angeles defendants should know about. Justices ruled 8-1 in favor of a Missouri man, Tyler McNeely, concluding that the police should have obtained a…
May 15
Jury Doesn’t Give a Hoot about Hoot’s defense – Montana Man Convicted of 13th DUI. Burbank Repeat Defendants, Pay Attention!

Jury Doesn’t Give a Hoot about Hoot’s defense – Montana Man Convicted of 13th DUI. Burbank Repeat Defendants, Pay Attention!

As someone who’s recently been arrested for driving under the influence in Burbank (or somewhere else in the Southland), you may be facing your second or third (or worse!) DUI charge within 10 years. The California justice system is…

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Impact Litigation Journal

Provides commentary and analysis about legal issues relating to class actions and other representative litigation in the areas of consumer and employment law. By Initiative Legal Group APC.

http://impactlitigation.com/

May 22
Proposed Overtime Legislation Passes House, Faces Uphill Battle in Senate

Proposed Overtime Legislation Passes House, Faces Uphill Battle in Senate

Republicans in Congress are pushing a bill that would amend a cornerstone provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938: overtime pay for more than 40 hours of work in a week. Under the proposal, private sector employees would have the…
May 20
Bank of America Agrees to Another Massive Settlement Related to Countrywide Acquisition

Bank of America Agrees to Another Massive Settlement Related to Countrywide Acquisition

It has been said that history repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce. For Bank of America, its acquisition of Countrywide has been a persistent melding of farce and tragedy. Earlier this year, Bank of America agreed to pay $11.6…
May 17
Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates: California Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Certification

Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates: California Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Certification

California’s Court of Appeal continues to articulate a measured, well-reasoned class action jurisprudence, most recently by taking a second look at its own order affirming a trial court’s denial of class certification. See…

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The Elder & Disability Law Firm…

The Elder & Disability Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law. By Esther Wang.

http://www.san-bernardino-elder-law.com/blog/

May 22
Where to Keep Your Estate Planning Document

Where to Keep Your Estate Planning Document

It doesn’t matter how much time you spend or how much your estate plan cost you, if your family can’t find it when the time comes, it will cost them in the end. The first task for your family after you pass away is to locate your…
Mar 22
How Veteran’s Aid Affects Your Existing Power of Attorney Appointment

How Veteran’s Aid Affects Your Existing Power of Attorney Appointment

If you have appointed a family member or friend to make important decisions on your behalf should you become ill, incapacitated, or unable to handle your own affairs, you need to understand how your Veteran’s Aid will affect…
Mar 4
Estate Planning Resources: Improved Pension Benefit Program

Estate Planning Resources: Improved Pension Benefit Program

One common misconception is that you can only apply for the Improved Pension Benefit Program (IPB) if a veteran or a veteran’s spouse has a service-related injury; however this is not the case. If your loved one’s health is…

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Southern California Appellate News

Features news and resources for the Southern California appellate lawyer. By Nate Scott.

http://socal-appellate.blogspot.com/

May 22
Bizarro: Egregious juror misconduct

Bizarro: Egregious juror misconduct

Check out People v. Pizarro for an especially egregious (the court says "criminal") instance of juror misconduct:, in which naughty Juror No. 9 looked up a prior appellate opinion in the murder case that was being retried.What would Client #9…
May 22
Certified Chutzph?

Certified Chutzph?

Imagine a defendant removing a case from state to federal court, and then asking the federal court of appeals to certify a question to the state supreme court. Further, imagine that the defendant's request for certification came only after an…
May 21
2d District Pro tem updates (extensions through July)

2d District Pro tem updates (extensions through July)

The following are currently sitting on assignment:Judge Edward A. Ferns of the Los Angeles Superior Court, will be sitting Pro-Tem in Division Two until July 31, 2013. Judge Brian M. Hoffstadt of the Los Angeles County Superior…

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California Bankruptcy Blog

Covers chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy information. By Southern California Law Advocates, P.C.

http://www.socaladvocates.com/blog/

May 22
Why Do I Have to Pay the Bankruptcy Attorney Before He Files My Case?

Why Do I Have to Pay the Bankruptcy Attorney Before He Files My Case?

When you decide that you need to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to protect yourself from creditors, in most cases you want to file right away. The need to file right away is usually a result of creditor harassment, a pending…
May 21
Social Security Income Not Considered in Good Faith Inquiry

Social Security Income Not Considered in Good Faith Inquiry

A recent 9th circuit decision is an important victory for debtors in the debate of whether Social Security income needs to be considered in calculating the Chapter 13 plan payments. The decision found that Social Security income should…
May 21
Saving Your Home from Foreclosure through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Saving Your Home from Foreclosure through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

The two main consumer bankruptcy options can help prevent the foreclosure of your home. Filing a Chapter 7 case can help a little, but maybe enough. Chapter 13 can provide a great deal of help. Through Chapter 7 If you are in a situation…

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Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers the criminal defense of white collar crimes, theft crimes and DUI. By The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti.

http://www.orangecountycriminallawyerblog.com/

May 22
Jodi Arias's Murder Case Leads to Possible Death Penalty

Jodi Arias's Murder Case Leads to Possible Death Penalty

Santa Ana, Orange County - In June of 2008, 32-year-old Jodi Arias murdered her boyfriend Travis Alexander. The fact of the murder is assured, but the trial's length of over five years can be attributed to the expertise and skill...
May 14
Two Los Anageles Men Arrested for Sale of Marijuana at Home

Two Los Anageles Men Arrested for Sale of Marijuana at Home

Orange County, CA - Police in Oxnard completed a month long investigation Wednesday, that resulted in the arrest of two men on possession of marijuana. The investigation began after Oxnard Police received anonymous tips indicating these two…
May 10
Orange County Officer arrested for DUI Charge

Orange County Officer arrested for DUI Charge

Orange County, CA - Off-duty Orange County Officer Kevin Meyer was involved in an alcohol related accident late Sunday evening, according to Florida Highway patrol. Meyer, 50, who is a Sergeant in the Orange County Sheriff's Department was…

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Santa Rosa Family Lawyer Blog

Covers California divorce and child custody law. By Beck Law.

http://www.santarosafamilylawyerblog.com/

May 22
Divorce Settlement Agreement Impacted by Misrepresentation of Financial Information

Divorce Settlement Agreement Impacted by Misrepresentation of Financial Information

In October of 2011, former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife, Jamie McCourt, who served as the Dodgers' CEO reached a divorce settlement agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Jamie McCourt received $131…
May 14
TRAUMA EXPERIENCED DURING CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTES MAY RESULT IN REUNIFICATION ANXIETY SIMILAR TO THAT OF KIDNAPPING VICTIMS AND DEPLOYED SOLDIERS

TRAUMA EXPERIENCED DURING CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTES MAY RESULT IN REUNIFICATION ANXIETY SIMILAR TO THAT OF KIDNAPPING VICTIMS AND DEPLOYED SOLDIERS

Kidnapping victims often face challenges when reuniting with family members. Earlier this week three women who were kidnapped over a decade ago and held in a Cleveland, Ohio home were able to escape. These women are currently reuniting with…
Apr 15
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN UNMARRIED, COHABITATING COUPLE SPLITS?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN UNMARRIED, COHABITATING COUPLE SPLITS?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2012 there were 112 million single individuals over the age of 18 living in the United States. This number represents 47 percent of the country's adult population. UNMARRIED, COHABITATING COUPLES ARE…

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Family Law Blog

Covers California family law. By Claery & Green.

http://www.claerygreen.com/Family-Law-Blog.aspx

May 22
How a Lawyer Letter can Help in a Summertime Custody Issue

How a Lawyer Letter can Help in a Summertime Custody Issue

Are you having a difficult time getting vacation time with your child or organizing a summertime custody issue? If so, then you may need to get the courts involved. If you are simply requesting an additional few days with your child in order…
May 21
Changing Summer Custody Schedule

Changing Summer Custody Schedule

If you are part of a co-parenting or custody-sharing plan, then chances are that summertime will shake up the agreement a bit. During the school year, your children are locked into a schedule because of school. During the summer, the children…
May 20
Summertime Vacation Etiquette for Divorced Couple

Summertime Vacation Etiquette for Divorced Couple

If you are going on vacation with the children, you have the responsible to let your ex know where you are going and when you will be back. This rule only applies if you are co-parenting or sharing custody. If you have sole custody of your…

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California Medical Malpractice Law…

California Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers birth injuries, brain injuries and medical malpractice settlements and verdicts. By Bostwick & Peterson, LLP.

http://www.californiamedicalmalpracticelawblog.com/

May 22
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Not The Reason For Rising Health Care Cost

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Not The Reason For Rising Health Care Cost

Despite what we’ve heard in the news – that medical malpractice payouts are behind the rising cost of health care – a recent study has once again shown that medical negligence lawsuits are not the main culprit behind the…
May 16
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Most Often Filed As The Result Of A Mistake In Diagnosi

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Most Often Filed As The Result Of A Mistake In Diagnosi

A recent article from the New York Times reported on the reasons behind most medical malpractice lawsuits. Surprisingly, a report compiled using the National Practitioner Data Bank found that the most medical negligence payouts were the…
May 9
Mid-Wife May Be Found Liable For Medical Malpractice

Mid-Wife May Be Found Liable For Medical Malpractice

A recent tragic birth injury story reported on the life and death of a young boy from Florida. The boy died just days before his 3rd birthday as the result of a brain injury suffered at birth. According to reports, the boy was born at home…

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Divorce And Mediation Blog

Covers recent family and divorce law news and events. Published By San Diego, California Family Lawyer, Paul Daniel Marks.

http://www.divorceandmediationblog.com/

May 22
Same Sex Marriage, Cohabitation, Child Custody....

Same Sex Marriage, Cohabitation, Child Custody....

Here is a New York Times article that gives lawyers and judges one more thing to chew on in child custody cases. A Texas court enforced an order prohibiting a same sex couple from living together in Texas with the children of one of them in…
May 16
Collecting Delinquent Child Support, License Suspension....

Collecting Delinquent Child Support, License Suspension....

Under a 2012 law, the Indiana Secretary of State suspended the licenses of two Indiana stockbrokers for failure to pay child support - one was from California, but he was licensed in Indiana. We tend to forget that this remedy is available…
May 15
No Money for California Divorce Courts, etc.

No Money for California Divorce Courts, etc.

In a recent article in The Recorder, it was reported that Governor Jerry Brown's revised spending plan [his 2013-14 budget] contains no additional money for our courts. The story quotes a Judicial Counsel lobbyist as stating that the courts…

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At the Lectern: Practicing Before…

At the Lectern: Practicing Before the California Supreme Court

Features news and commentary on the practice of law before the California Supreme Court. By Horvitz & Levy LLP.

http://www.atthelectern.com/

May 22
Death penalty opinion filing tomorrow

Death penalty opinion filing tomorrow

The Supreme Court tomorrow morning will file its opinion in People v. Rountree, an automatic appeal from an August 1995 judgment of death. Rountree was argued in April. The opinion can be viewed online tomorrow beginning…
May 21
Recent article discusses the justices’ differing approaches to statutory interpretation and the importance of consensus in high-profile case

Recent article discusses the justices’ differing approaches to statutory interpretation and the importance of consensus in high-profile case

In a recent article in the Daily Journal [subscription required], reporter Emily Green wrote that the California Supreme Court has displayed a remarkable degree of unanimity. This unanimity has also been noted by other court watchers,…
May 17
Summary of May 15, 2013 conference report for civil case

Summary of May 15, 2013 conference report for civil case

The following is our summary of the Supreme Court’s actions on petitions for review in civil cases from the Court’s conference on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The summary includes those civil cases in which (1) review has been…

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San Diego Personal Injury Blog

Covers San Diego brain injuries, car accidents and other personal injury topics. By McClellan Law Firm.

http://www.sandiego-injuryattorney.com/

May 22
Brain Injury Linked To Increased Suicide Risk In Military Member

Brain Injury Linked To Increased Suicide Risk In Military Member

In the last few years, scientists have become more aware of the consequences of traumatic brain injury. Studies have linked multiple concussion injuries in sports such as football and hockey to a condition called chronic traumatic…
May 17
NHL Facing Brain Injury Lawsuit

NHL Facing Brain Injury Lawsuit

The National Football League isn't the only professional sports league facing brain injury lawsuits. Recently, the family of former National Hockey League enforcer Derek Boogaard brought a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL claiming that…
May 14
Deadly California Sailing Accident During Training For America's Cup

Deadly California Sailing Accident During Training For America's Cup

Last Thursday, a yacht capsized during practice for the America's Cup, causing 12 crewmembers to fall overboard. One crewmember, British champion Andrew Simpson, drowned and another was injured. The accident occurred in the San Francisco Bay…

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San Diego Divorce Attorneys Blog

Covers divorce, spousal support and property division in California. By the Law Offices of Nancy J. Bickford, APC.

http://www.sandiegodivorceattorneysblog.com/

May 22
California Family Law - Latest Charlie Sheen Custody Battle

California Family Law - Latest Charlie Sheen Custody Battle

Charlie Sheen, a regular news-maker in California family law, has four children from his two prior marriages. Two twin boys with ex-wife Brooke Mueller and two girls with ex-wife Denise Richards. After all the dust settled from his two…
May 21
Property Division and Divorce - Dividing Household Items Without a Judge

Property Division and Divorce - Dividing Household Items Without a Judge

In a divorce, personal property (such as furniture, furnishings, art, family photos, pets, and other general property) is treated no differently than the division of other assets. Parties to a divorce can spend a significant amount of money…
May 20
How a Later Date of Separation in a San Diego Divorce May Weigh In Your Favor

How a Later Date of Separation in a San Diego Divorce May Weigh In Your Favor

In a San Diego divorce, a party's date of separation is the first date when either party subjectively (mentally) decided the marriage was over, finished, and not salvageable. The parties' overt actions usually demonstrate that subjective…

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California Appellate Report

Thoughts on recent Ninth Circuit and California appellate cases, by University of San Diego School of Law Professor Shaun Martin.

http://calapp.blogspot.com/

May 22
People v. Timothy N. (Cal. Ct. App. - May 22, 2013)

People v. Timothy N. (Cal. Ct. App. - May 22, 2013)

When you are a repeat player in the justice system, you've got to do better than this.If you are the California Attorney General, there are so many better vehicles for getting your point across rather than taking this particular…
May 22
People v. Pizarro (Cal. Ct. App. - May 21, 2013)

People v. Pizarro (Cal. Ct. App. - May 21, 2013)

I am exhausted.Not over the stuff you might think. Though that might assuredly play a part.Rather, I am spent -- spent, I tell you -- after reading this opinion by Justice Kane.There is some interesting stuff in the opinion about juror…
May 20
People v. Lopez (Cal. Ct. App. - May 20, 2013)

People v. Lopez (Cal. Ct. App. - May 20, 2013)

I have a couple of reactions to the underlying facts of this case. So I thought others might be interested in those facts as well:"Respondent [Sergio Jose Lopez], a practicing attorney, was Sirena Zavala's boyfriend. They lived in…

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Endangered Species Law & Policy

Covers listing decisions, critical habitats and endangered species litigation. By Nossaman LLP.

http://www.endangeredspecieslawandpolicy.com/

May 22
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Magazine Mountain Shagreen

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Magazine Mountain Shagreen

On May 15, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) removed (pdf) the Magazine Mountain shagreen (Inflectarius magazinensis) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. The Service determined that the threats to the…
May 21
House Republicans Form Endangered Species Act Working Group

House Republicans Form Endangered Species Act Working Group

House Republicans recently announced the creation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Working Group, which will be led by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA) and Western Caucus Co-Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). …
May 16
Idaho Enacts Law Declaring the State has Primacy over Resident Fish and Wildlife

Idaho Enacts Law Declaring the State has Primacy over Resident Fish and Wildlife

The State of Idaho enacted a law (pdf) this spring asserting that the State has “primacy over the management of fish and wildlife.” The law was introduced as Senate Bill 1061 and signed into law by Governor Butch Otter on March…

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California Attorneys Representing…

California Attorneys Representing Licensed, Regulated And Other Professionals

Addresses issues faced by license professionals and regulated businesses in civil, business, administrative and criminal matters with an emphasis on health care. By Green & Associates.

http://greenandassociates.blogspot.com/

May 22
CALIFORNIA NURSE FACING TRIAL ON SEXUAL BATTERY ON THREE PATIENTS WHO WERE MEDICALLY INCAPACITATED

CALIFORNIA NURSE FACING TRIAL ON SEXUAL BATTERY ON THREE PATIENTS WHO WERE MEDICALLY INCAPACITATED

On May 10, 2013, a Riverside County Superior Court judge set a trial date for June 14 for a former male nurse, Paul Robert Simon, to stand trial on charges he sexually assaulted three patients while he worked at Rancho Springs Medical…
May 17
Tracy Green Nominated For 2013 "Women Making A Difference Award"

Tracy Green Nominated For 2013 "Women Making A Difference Award"

The Los Angeles Business Journal held its twenty-first annual Women Making a Difference Awards Reception and Luncheon event at the JW Marriott Hotel at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 14, 2013. It was an uplifting and…
May 15
Los Angeles Clinic Owner Received Lengthy Sentence In Distribution of Prescription Drugs Case

Los Angeles Clinic Owner Received Lengthy Sentence In Distribution of Prescription Drugs Case

The government's war on prescription drugs -- especially those obtained through prescriptions and pharmacies -- continues. On May 2, 2013, in the Central District of California, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter sentenced Anush…

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Givner & Kaye Blog

Covers estate and tax planning.

http://www.givnerkaye.com/blog/

May 22
U.S. Tax Court Tees Off on PGA Golfer Sergio Garcia to Collect Tax on Endorsement Income – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

U.S. Tax Court Tees Off on PGA Golfer Sergio Garcia to Collect Tax on Endorsement Income – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

With eight PGA Tour titles and ten European Tour titles, Spanish pro-golfer Sergio Garcia is one of the most popular and marketable golfers. In 2002, Garcia and TaylorMade signed a seven year endorsement deal which gave TaylorMade…
May 17
Key Health and Human Services Agency Issues Final Guidelines and Rules on Affordable Health Care (Obamacare) – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigation Attorney Bruce Givner

Key Health and Human Services Agency Issues Final Guidelines and Rules on Affordable Health Care (Obamacare) – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigation Attorney Bruce Givner

A key federal agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has issued final guidelines and rules on the Affordable Health Care Act aka as Obamacare. The guidelines and rules include: 1. Health insurance issuers for…
May 16
In the Midst of Turbulent Times, Medical Device Companies Now Face Immense Penalty from New Medical Device Tax: IRC Section 4191 – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Asset Protection Plan Attorney Bruce Givner

In the Midst of Turbulent Times, Medical Device Companies Now Face Immense Penalty from New Medical Device Tax: IRC Section 4191 – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Asset Protection Plan Attorney Bruce Givner

Facing current recall lawsuits that can have payoff settlements of millions and billions, many of the world’s medical device companies, such as Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopedics, Stryker, and Zimmer now face another costly…

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Los Angeles County Criminal Lawyer…

Los Angeles County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal laws and cases on DUI, theft and drug cases. By Kann Law Office.

http://www.losangelescountycriminallawyerblog.com/

May 22
Canyon Country Man Accused of Father's Murder

Canyon Country Man Accused of Father's Murder

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs have arrested a man accused of killing his father in a domestic dispute that turned deadly. The suspect, a 31-year-old man, allegedly was intoxicated when he came to his parents' home in Canyon Country. For…
May 20
Alleged Cell Phone Burglary Ring Broken Up

Alleged Cell Phone Burglary Ring Broken Up

Five suspected Inglewood gang members have been arrested and accused of allegedly conducting a string of burglaries at cell phone stores throughout the southern California area. The burglaries reportedly were carried out at more than 30…
May 7
California Senate Supports Misdemeanor Charges for 'Hard Drug' Possession

California Senate Supports Misdemeanor Charges for 'Hard Drug' Possession

The California Senate has approved a controversial bill that would permit prosecutors to file misdemeanor charges in cases of simple possession of heroin, cocaine, and other hard drugs. Currently, possession of heroin, cocaine, and other…

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San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers California personal injury, product liability and auto accident cases. By Brod Law Firm.

http://www.sanfranciscoinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 22
A Glance Across the Aisle: The Criminal Side of Elder Abuse Law

A Glance Across the Aisle: The Criminal Side of Elder Abuse Law

As we’ve often explained in these pages, the criminal and civil systems are separate and distinct. Our law firm focuses on the civil system, where individuals are able to bring claims against others for legal wrongs. In contrast, the...
May 20
Train Accidents: From Large-Scale Investigations to Individual Victim

Train Accidents: From Large-Scale Investigations to Individual Victim

For some, the thought of train travel conjures up memories of a simpler time and a bygone era of gentlemen in smoking jackets and women in hats. For others, trains remain a part of everyday life and the hustle and...
May 17
Spoliation: An Evidentiary Rule and a Commitment to Truth

Spoliation: An Evidentiary Rule and a Commitment to Truth

Trials are about resolving disputes and uncovering the truth. While the law of evidence does not sound like the most exciting part of court life, the rules of evidence allow the system to function. Understanding these rules, including the…

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Orange County Divorce Lawyer Blog

Cover California divorce and family law issues. By The Law Office Of David P. Schwarz.

http://www.orangecountydivorcelawyerblog.com/

May 22
$250 Million Divorce Settlement for Stewart Rahr

$250 Million Divorce Settlement for Stewart Rahr

In December of last year, pharma kingpin Stewart Rahr and his wife Carol announced that they would be divorcing after 43 years of marriage. The process was to be an amicable one, Rahr told me. Today, the New York Post's Page Six reports that…
May 20
Ex-husband who raped stepdaughter wants spousal support

Ex-husband who raped stepdaughter wants spousal support

A Los Angeles area man is requesting that his ex-wife to resume spousal support payments now that he's served jail time for raping her daughter, KCAL-TV reports. Ed Abar wants Carol Abar to resume $1,300-a-month payments he had been…
May 16
Child Custody award leads to murder plot

Child Custody award leads to murder plot

A former elementary school teacher and her father pleaded guilty Thursday to their admitted roles in a plot to murder her former husband because they were unhappy with a child-custody award in the couple's divorce case. Then, after onetime…

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Fair Employment Legal Update

By Khorrami, LLP.

http://fairemploymentlegalupdate.com/

May 22
Cleveland Manufacturing Company to Pay $700,000 to Settle Employment Class Action

Cleveland Manufacturing Company to Pay $700,000 to Settle Employment Class Action

A manufacturing company headquartered in Cleveland, OH has settled a class action lawsuit filed against it in 2011 by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), alleging discrimination against women in the workplace.…
May 20
Court of Appeals Allows Warehouse Workers for Amazon To Move Forward With Lawsuit

Court of Appeals Allows Warehouse Workers for Amazon To Move Forward With Lawsuit

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Nevada federal court’s earlier ruling and held that Amazon.com warehouse workers may proceed with their labor law claims against the online retailer giant. Warehouse employees…
May 17
Former PIMCO Executive Claims He Was Fired for Reporting Firm’s Financial Misconduct

Former PIMCO Executive Claims He Was Fired for Reporting Firm’s Financial Misconduct

A former executive at the Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was fired last year in retaliation for reporting financial misconduct at the firm to federal law enforcement officials.…

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Oakland Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers California employment and injury law. By Liberty Law.

http://www.oaklandemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 22
What should I do if I’ve been involved in a car accident in Oakland?

What should I do if I’ve been involved in a car accident in Oakland?

If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident, it’s important to obtain legal representation quickly. If you fail to do so, you can experience significant financial losses in the form of medical expenses, property…
May 20
Micha Star Liberty To Be Given Award

Micha Star Liberty To Be Given Award

Liberty Law is proud to announce that Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) has selected Micha Star Liberty as one of the six California attorneys to be selected to receive the “Spirit of CEB” award, which acknowledges her…
May 16
What should I do if I’ve suffered a burn injury in the San Francisco – Oakland Bay area?

What should I do if I’ve suffered a burn injury in the San Francisco – Oakland Bay area?

Burns are some of the most painful types of injuries a person can go through. They can require extensive plastic surgery, as well as rehabilitation in some cases. Burn victims can suffer not only physical pain, but also extreme emotional…

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Record Clearing Blog

Covers criminal record removal. By Higbee & Associates.

http://www.recordclearing.org/blog/

May 22
Everyone deserves a second chance

Everyone deserves a second chance

I had a very strict mother who didnt allow me to do much until I was 18. So at 19 and 20 I was doing things others had done in their early teens. My sister dared me one day to [...]
May 21
In justice in my Country

In justice in my Country

After serving my country in Vietnam I went home to Arizona and got into some trouble. I was charge and convicted with a federal conspiracy charge to import marijuana, I received 2 years probation and have never been in any [...]
May 21
Truth never sets you Free…

Truth never sets you Free…

Me telling you what happened may or may not have an effect on anyone, however but to truly know me as a person many would not believe that I a young man of many would say has a bright future [...]

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San Jose Business Lawyers Blog

Covers business transactions, start-ups, and mergers. By Structure Law Group, LLP.

http://www.sanjosebusinesslawyersblog.com/

May 22
I Gave It All To You, So Why Don't You Like Me: Post-Closing Disputes in Mergers and Acquisition

I Gave It All To You, So Why Don't You Like Me: Post-Closing Disputes in Mergers and Acquisition

As a veteran M & A lawyer in San Jose, where deal making has never gone out of style, I have been though my share of mergers and acquisitions. For business counsel, the closing of a deal is one of the times I get to spike the ball in the…
May 13
Recent California Tax Law Change

Recent California Tax Law Change

Some tax law changes recently went into effect that that will have an impact on both individuals and businesses in San Jose and throughout the State: Yet Another Gas Tax Increase On February 28th the Board of Equalization approved a 3.5 cent…
Apr 23
Lender Liability After the "Riverisland" Ruling - A Time To Assess Lending Procedures?

Lender Liability After the "Riverisland" Ruling - A Time To Assess Lending Procedures?

In the wake of the California Supreme Court's Riverisland ruling concerning lender liability, lenders in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley may want to evaluate and consider modifying their current lending procedures. As a San…

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The California Wage and Hour Law…

The California Wage and Hour Law Blog for Employees

Covers overtime, meal breaks, rest breaks, and pay checks. By Steven G. Pearl.

http://cawageandhourlaw.blogspot.com/

May 22
In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation: Ninth Circuit Issues Decision on Attorney Fees In Coupon Class Action Settlement

In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation: Ninth Circuit Issues Decision on Attorney Fees In Coupon Class Action Settlement

In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation, ___ F.3d ___ (9th Cir. 5/15/13), addresses attorney fee awards in coupon settlements under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA). 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1712(a)-(c). Plaintiffs sued HP for alleged…
May 21
McCoy v. Pacific Maritime Association: Court of Appeal Reverses Plaintiff's Verdict In Retaliation Action

McCoy v. Pacific Maritime Association: Court of Appeal Reverses Plaintiff's Verdict In Retaliation Action

McCoy v. Pacific Maritime Association (5/14/13) --- Cal.App.4th ---, addresses a number of issues that we see frequently in harassment and retaliation actions, as well as a number of more esoteric issues. Pacific Maritime Association…
May 20
Ogundare v. DIR: Court Addresses Debarment of Contractor From Public Works Projects for Violation of Prevailing Wage Requirement

Ogundare v. DIR: Court Addresses Debarment of Contractor From Public Works Projects for Violation of Prevailing Wage Requirement

Ogundare v. Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (2/27/13) --- Cal. App.4th --- deals with the DLSE and its enforcement of the state's prevailing wage requirements for public works projects. As…

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CEB Blog

Covers California law.

http://blog.ceb.com/

May 22
Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

There are many subjects that require care when conducting a job interview. Immigration is definitely one of them. Given the increased awareness and sensitivity to immigration status issues, employers need to watch their questions. Although…
May 20
Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

Trying a case is hard enough, but throughout trial you should also keep in the back of your mind the need to preserve the record for appeal. Why is it so important to pay attention to the record during trial? It all comes down to a major…
May 17
Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Do you own a house with someone and don’t want to register as domestic partners, but you still want an exclusion from a change in ownership for property tax purposes when you die? Now you can. Here’s how it works. Under Rev &…

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Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

May 22
Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

There are many subjects that require care when conducting a job interview. Immigration is definitely one of them. Given the increased awareness and sensitivity to immigration status issues, employers need to watch their questions. Although…
May 20
Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

Trying a case is hard enough, but throughout trial you should also keep in the back of your mind the need to preserve the record for appeal. Why is it so important to pay attention to the record during trial? It all comes down to a major…
May 17
Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Do you own a house with someone and don’t want to register as domestic partners, but you still want an exclusion from a change in ownership for property tax purposes when you die? Now you can. Here’s how it works. Under Rev &…

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California Appellate Lawyer Blog

Covers California appellate court decisions. By Dowling Aaron Incorporated.

http://www.californiaappellatelawyerblog.com/

May 22
Can pay, based on hours worked with no guaranteed minimum, be deemed a "salary," making employee exempt from overtime?

Can pay, based on hours worked with no guaranteed minimum, be deemed a "salary," making employee exempt from overtime?

California Labor Code section 515, subdivision (a), sets forth the requirements for determining whether an employee may be classified as exempt from pay requirements including those with respect to overtime: (1) the primary job duties are…
May 17
Is the full amount billed for medical care admissible at personal injury trial to prove past medical, future medical or general damages?

Is the full amount billed for medical care admissible at personal injury trial to prove past medical, future medical or general damages?

The recent appellate opinion in Corenbaum v. Lampkin (filed 4/30/13) 2013 DJDAR 5591 answers "no" on all counts. The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Three, determined that only the actual amount paid for past…
May 8
When may an attorney represent in a new action a party adverse to former client he represented in previous actions?

When may an attorney represent in a new action a party adverse to former client he represented in previous actions?

The short answer is the attorney may represent the new client against his old client when the new case does not involve matters substantially related to the prior representations. A "substantial relationship" exists where " the attorney had…

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At Counsel Table

Covers the craft and business of the courtroom lawyer. By Alex Craigie.

http://atcounseltable.wordpress.com

May 22
Preparing Your Witness For A “Reptile” Deposition

Preparing Your Witness For A “Reptile” Deposition

In my last post, I attempted to describe what has come to be known as the Reptile technique of discovery and trial presentation, as advocated in the book, Reptile: the 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff’s Revolution. Again, the goal with…
May 20
Beware The “Reptile” Lawyer

Beware The “Reptile” Lawyer

For many, the words “lawyer” and “reptile” are probably synonymous. Since 2009, however, some lawyers have sought to transform the courtroom into a reptilian battleground. That year, attorney Don Keenan and jury…
May 13
Want Clients? Look To Those Who Care About You Most

Want Clients? Look To Those Who Care About You Most

One of the first things a business development coach will tell you is to identify people whom you believe can help you in your quest to build a practice. If you’re like me, this might cause you to look around and compile a list of…

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Patent Lawyer Blog

Covers developments in patent law and litigation. By Stan Gibson of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://patentlaw.jmbm.com/

May 22
Inadvertent Disclosure Did Not Waive Privilege and Crime Fraud Exception Held Not to Apply Even Though Disclosed Document May Show That Plaintiff's Counsel Told Plaintiff It Had a Weak Legal Claim

Inadvertent Disclosure Did Not Waive Privilege and Crime Fraud Exception Held Not to Apply Even Though Disclosed Document May Show That Plaintiff's Counsel Told Plaintiff It Had a Weak Legal Claim

After the plaintiff, Peerless Industries, Inc. ("Peerless") produced an arguably privileged document to the defendant, Crimson AV LLC ("Crimson"), Peerless asserted that the document was inadvertently disclosed and was privileged. Crimson…
May 20
Motion to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review Denied without Prejudice Where Inter Partes Review Had Not Yet Been Granted

Motion to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review Denied without Prejudice Where Inter Partes Review Had Not Yet Been Granted

Plaintiff Automatic Manufacturing Systems, Inc. ("AMS") manufactures and markets equipment used to print machine readable labels on glass microscope slides. Defendant Primera Technology, Inc. ("Primera") competes against AMS in the…
May 14
Counterclaims for Declaratory Judgment for Non-Infringement and Invalidity Dismissed as Duplicative of Infringement Complaint and Failure to Plead Any Facts Describing How the Patent Was Invalid

Counterclaims for Declaratory Judgment for Non-Infringement and Invalidity Dismissed as Duplicative of Infringement Complaint and Failure to Plead Any Facts Describing How the Patent Was Invalid

Plaintiff, The Sliding Door Company ("Sliding Door"), brought an action for patent infringement against KLS Doors, LLC ("KLS Doors") alleging infringement of a patent for a sliding door system. KLS Doors filed a counterclaim for declaratory…

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Immigration Legal Blog

Covers immigration law especially employment and family based immigration issues. By Shah Peerally Law Group PC.

http://immigrationlegalblog.com/

May 21
Senate Judiciary committee clears Immigration overhaul, now going to Senate for debate.

Senate Judiciary committee clears Immigration overhaul, now going to Senate for debate.

The new amended bill clears the Senate Judiciary, now the bill need to be debated in the Senate. Some interesting amendments can be found here: amendments. WASHINGTON (AP) — Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to…
May 5
What Might Happen at an Immigration Interview.

What Might Happen at an Immigration Interview.

Over the course of time, our law firm has handled many immigration interviews whether it was for marriage adjustment of status, asylums, and other investigative interviews. While most interviews follow a very a very similar pattern, we have…
Apr 29
Support our upcoming movie “H4 The Curse”

Support our upcoming movie “H4 The Curse”

Upcoming Movie: H4 VISA-A CURSE is a MOVIE PROJECT that brings in light the plight of Women on H4 Visa, and their spouses who are on H1B Visa. Technically, H1 B is a non immigrant Visa, which allows employers to…

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The May Firm Blog

Covers issues related to personal injury cases.

http://www.mayfirm.com/blog/

May 21
California Laywers Code of Ethic

California Laywers Code of Ethic

All California lawyers must strictly abide by a code of ethics or risk being disciplined, and in extreme cases of professional misconduct, lose their license to practice law in California. There are different sets of rules for different…
May 21
Were You in a Car Accident Due to Poor Roads and Minimal Visibility? We Can Help!

Were You in a Car Accident Due to Poor Roads and Minimal Visibility? We Can Help!

If someone were to ask you, “What is the #1 cause of fatal car accidents?” how would you answer… Would you guess driving while intoxicated? Sorry, if you guessed this, you’d be wrong. Drunk driving is the second…
Apr 3
How Long Does it Take To Resolve A Personal Injury Claim

How Long Does it Take To Resolve A Personal Injury Claim

One of the first things many clients want to know is how long it will take to settle their case. Unfortunately, there is no easy or precise way to answer this question as there are so many variables involved. As much as a client may not want…

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Intellectual Property News

Intellectual Property News IP Blog. Published by Mandour & Associates

http://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/

May 21
Viacom May Get Dismissal From SpongeBob Uke's "Flying V" Guitar Trademark Lawsuit

Viacom May Get Dismissal From SpongeBob Uke's "Flying V" Guitar Trademark Lawsuit

IPNews® - U.S. District Court Judge Dean D. Pregerson recently made clear that he is leaning toward dismissing Viacom from a trademark infringement matter initiated by Gibson guitars. Viacom claims that it merely licensed the rights to…
May 17
Nintendo Scores Victory in Wii Controller Patent Lawsuit

Nintendo Scores Victory in Wii Controller Patent Lawsuit

IPNews® - A Panel of Circuit Court judges upheld a Nintendo Co. Ltd. victory over Motiva LLC in relation to the Nintendo Wii. Nintendo was held not to infringe Motiva's video controller patents. The panel also held that…
May 14
Federal Judge Sides With Apple in IBOOKS Trademark Dispute

Federal Judge Sides With Apple in IBOOKS Trademark Dispute

IPNews® - Publisher J.T. Colby recently came up empty in its attempt to prevent Apple Inc. from using the iBooks trademark. Apple responded the lawsuit with a Motion for Summary Judgment disputing all claims. New York District…

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Orange County Trademark Attorney

Covers trademark litigation, infringement, and registration. By Mandour & Associates APC.

http://www.orangecountytrademarkattorney.pro/

May 21
Viacom May Get Dismissal From SpongeBob Uke's "Flying V" Guitar Trademark Lawsuit

Viacom May Get Dismissal From SpongeBob Uke's "Flying V" Guitar Trademark Lawsuit

Orange County - Last December, Gibson Guitars, Inc. sued Viacom Inc. and John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. for trademark infringement related to the Gibson "Flying V" guitar model. John Hornby Skewes & Co. is a worldwide distributor of…
Apr 30
The Rush of "Boston Strong" Trademark Applications Has Begun

The Rush of "Boston Strong" Trademark Applications Has Begun

Orange County - In the aftermath of the April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon attack, no less than 8 separate trademark applications containing the words "Boston Strong" have been filed with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. The phrase became…
Apr 16
"See Better Live Better" Trademark Generic According to Bausch & Lomb

"See Better Live Better" Trademark Generic According to Bausch & Lomb

Orange County - Bausch & Lomb Inc., well-known optical innovators since the early 1900's, recently filed a counterclaim seeking cancellation of a trademark in a lawsuit in which Bausch & Lomb was sued for trademark infringement. The…

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California Probate and Estate…

California Probate and Estate Planning Blog

Covers California probate and estate planning including law changes, legal strategies, and detailed descriptions of the options available. By Meissner, Joseph & Palley, Inc.

http://www.californiaprobate.info/blog

May 21
Getting your probate case approved in Court

Getting your probate case approved in Court

Introduction I was on a CourtCall today appearing live, though by telephone, in the Lake County probate Court. As I waited my turn to speak to the Judge I thought about what everybody does while waiting for a probate Court ……
May 13
What do I do when I receive a notice of proposed action?

What do I do when I receive a notice of proposed action?

You have received a notice of proposed action in a probate real estate sale… now what do you do? You have options. Generally the notice says that you have until a date (15 days after the notice is mailed) by … Continue…
May 9
Estate Planning second thought

Estate Planning second thought

A great article in Private Wealth magazine quotes yours truly! It is an article about the people that made large gifts at the end of 2012 to take advantage of the $5.12m federal gift tax exemption. Did any of them … Continue…

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HR Watchdog

Covers California employment laws. By the California Chamber of Commerce.

http://calchamber.typepad.com/hrwatchdog/

May 21
What Not to Wear: How Clothing May Affect Promotion Decision

What Not to Wear: How Clothing May Affect Promotion Decision

What you wear to work may affect your chances for promotion, according to a recent survey by Office Team, an employment agency that specializes...
May 17
Employer Cited for More Than $1.6 Million

Employer Cited for More Than $1.6 Million

California Labor Commissioner Julie Su issued citations totaling $1,625,468 to the Bedford Care Group, Inc., an assisted living provider located in Fresno, California. The...
May 15
More Employment Lawsuits in 2013?

More Employment Lawsuits in 2013?

According to international legal services firm Fulbright & Jaworski’s newest Litigation Trends Survey, employers faced more lawsuits in 2012 than 2011, with labor and...

Rank this Week: 599

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