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What About Paris?

Features ideas and thoughts on servicing business clients as valued customers in American law firms. By Dan Hull.

http://www.whataboutclients.com/

May 18
Old Armstrong Chapel, 1831.

Old Armstrong Chapel, 1831.

In Indian Hill, southern Ohio, U.S. A small rectangular church with a prominent front tower. Photo by Greg Hume....
May 17
Pantheon: Rosamund Pike.

Pantheon: Rosamund Pike.

This British classically-trained stage actress attended Oxford. There she read English Literature at Wadham College, and graduated with a 2:1 degree. But more importantly, she's a plugger, is likely (while slumming in films) to win an Oscar…
May 15
The 7 Habits of Highly Useless Corporate Lawyers.

The 7 Habits of Highly Useless Corporate Lawyers.

"Ernie from Glen Burnie", not his real name, is an unreliable but wise childhood friend of mine who likes the works of Hunter Thompson. EFGB is now a partner at a Washington, DC law firm. For years he has claimed...

Rank this Week: 53

Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law…

Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law Blog

Covers Inland Empire municipal law, personal injury law, real estate law and small business law.

http://michaelreiterlaw.wordpress.com/

May 3
The Notices of Intention to Circulate Recall Petitions in the Proposed San Bernardino Recall 2013

The Notices of Intention to Circulate Recall Petitions in the Proposed San Bernardino Recall 2013

By Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law Below are four of the Notices of Intention to Circulate A Recall Petition, or at least unexecuted and undated versions. The originals were in PDF format which were printed with the home addresses of…
Apr 30
New “Administrative Fee” for filing a civil action in the United States District Court, Central District of California starting May 1, 2013

New “Administrative Fee” for filing a civil action in the United States District Court, Central District of California starting May 1, 2013

By Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law While waiting in the Spring Street Courthouse in Los Angeles last week, I was browsing the wall outside the clerk’s office and found this notice: Notice is hereby given that effective May 1, 2013, a…
Apr 29
The Recall Process Under the Charter of the City of San Bernardino

The Recall Process Under the Charter of the City of San Bernardino

By Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law The current Charter of the City of San Bernardino, Article VII is entitled “Initiative, Referendum and Recall.” Section 122 of the Charter reads (with annotations): Section 122. The Recall.…

Rank this Week: 75

Probate, Trusts and Estate Law…

Probate, Trusts and Estate Law Blog

Cover international estate planning considerations, sophisticated estate planning techniques, answers to common estate planning questions, and probate, estate and gift tax law By Janet Brewer.

http://www.brewerlawblog.com

Aug 17
Update: Estate and Gift Tax Laws for the Rest of 2012

Update: Estate and Gift Tax Laws for the Rest of 2012

Continued uncertainty due to Congress's delays At just about this time last year I posted a blog article called What to Expect of the Estate Tax in 2011. Well, another year has now passed and the estate and gift tax laws are still in…
Aug 17
The Importance of Special Needs Trust

The Importance of Special Needs Trust

A sad case currently before the San Francisco Probate Court, In the Matter of the Fiorani Living Trust, deals with the tragic issue of what happens when a person abuses his position as trustee over a special needs trust meant to protect an…
Aug 15
Can you (and should you) control your heirs from beyond the grave?

Can you (and should you) control your heirs from beyond the grave?

The Wall Street Journal ran an interesting article this weekend examining the extent to which gift givers can exert control over their heirs once they are dead and gone. The article reveals several things that might surprise you given the…

Rank this Week: 103

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 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…
May 9
Los Angeles Motorist Killed in a Hit and Run Accident

Los Angeles Motorist Killed in a Hit and Run Accident

Arcadia, Los Angeles - The search is on in Arcadia for the driver who struck a motorist on Tuesday, and then fled the scene of the accident, leaving the man, who was driving a motorcycle at the time of the...

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California Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers various ERISA, disability, health, and life insurance issues. By California insurance attorneys, Kantor & Kantor.

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/

May 17
Our First Guest Blog: Daniel Malito writes about struggles with getting his pain medication paid for

Our First Guest Blog: Daniel Malito writes about struggles with getting his pain medication paid for

Insurance woes. Many of us have heard about a “friend of a friend,” or “some guy” who has been well and truly abused by their health insurance company. We all have the same response -- “that’s…
May 15
Transparency in Insurer Claim Approval and Denial Rates - Claim Denials Seem to Lead to Greater Profit

Transparency in Insurer Claim Approval and Denial Rates - Claim Denials Seem to Lead to Greater Profit

Like the average consumer, we are always curious about the claim approval and denial rates of health insurance companies. A new law in Vermont satisfies that curiosity by requiring health insurers who do business in Vermont to disclose claim…
May 11
Congratulations to Kantor & Kantor’s Associate Brent Dorian Brehm for being named 2013 “Lawyers on the Fast Track” by the Recorder

Congratulations to Kantor & Kantor’s Associate Brent Dorian Brehm for being named 2013 “Lawyers on the Fast Track” by the Recorder

Brent Dorian Brehm, a seventh year associate of Kantor & Kantor LLP, was recognized by The Recorder as part of their 2013 Lawyers on the Fast Track list - which recognizes California’s young emerging legal leaders. Unlike many…

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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 17
Replicating Oregon Cloning in California: Views on the Legality

Replicating Oregon Cloning in California: Views on the Legality

Oregon's stem cell cloning achievement has triggered some discussion about whether it could be replicated legally in California, which bans paying for eggs as was done in Oregon. Stanford researcher Irv Weissman said it is “not…
May 17
Weissman Says Oregon-style Stem Cell Research Could be Done in California

Weissman Says Oregon-style Stem Cell Research Could be Done in California

Stanford researcher Irv Weissman says it is “not true” that Oregon's stem cell research could not be done legally in California. In a brief email to the California Stem Cell Report, he commented in connection with…
May 16
Oregon-style Stem Cell Cloning Research Illegal in California: No Pay for Eggs in Golden State

Oregon-style Stem Cell Cloning Research Illegal in California: No Pay for Eggs in Golden State

The good news out of Oregon is that some diligent scientists in the Beaver State have accomplished a major advance in stem cell research --- the cloning of human stem cells. That bad news is that their research would have been illegal in…

Rank this Week: 187

Nonprofit Law Blog

Covers legal issues affecting nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. By Gene Takagi.

http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/home/

May 17
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 17, 2013

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 17, 2013

Quite the week for the IRS. Have a listen to Radiohead's Electioneering while perusing this week's serving of tweets: Rick Hasen: WaPo learned 5 things from the IRS report:…
May 15
Treasury Inspector General Report on IRS "Scandal"

Treasury Inspector General Report on IRS "Scandal"

On May 14, 2013, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released its report on the IRS targeting of conservative groups in reviewing applications for exemption under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The report,…
May 10
IRS/EO apologizes for improperly targeting conservative group

IRS/EO apologizes for improperly targeting conservative group

Earlier today, Lois Lerner, the director of the Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations division, apologized for the acts of its employees in singling out the exemption applications of Tea Party and other conservative groups for extra…

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Southern California Injury Law…

Southern California Injury Law Blog

Covers car accidents, dog bites, injuries, insurance disputes, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and wills and trusts. By Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie.

http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/

May 16
Florence: Fleeing Motorist Struck, Killed Cyclist

Florence: Fleeing Motorist Struck, Killed Cyclist

At about 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, a motorist fleeing the scene of a shooting struck and killed a 34-year-old male cyclist in Florence. Police were chasing the driver, who is suspected of shooting at his girlfriend’s vehicle,…
May 16
Banning: One Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision

Banning: One Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision

At about 10:39 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, one person was seriously injured in a three-vehicle collision in Banning. The crash occurred on the 10 Freeway east of Highland Springs Avenue. Firefighters extricated one person from the wreckage, and…
May 16
Vacaville: Davis Man Seriously Injured in DUI Crash

Vacaville: Davis Man Seriously Injured in DUI Crash

At about 5:24 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, a 54-year-old Davis man was seriously injured in a DUI crash in Vacaville. While traveling on Leisure Town Road in a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 22-year-old De Sean Dennis collided with a 1997 Dodge Neon near…

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California Injury Blog

Covers vehicle accidents, clergy abuse, personal injury and wrongful death. By Bisnar & Chase.

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

May 17
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

This is the third in a series of five blogs about staying safe during your summer travels and road trips. Read the other posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Summer vacation for many is a time to relax and rejuvenate. However, it is also a…
May 16
Woman Killed in Westminster Pedestrian Accident

Woman Killed in Westminster Pedestrian Accident

Hang Vu, 60, died from injuries she sustained in a Westminster car crash after a vehicle struck her at the parking lot of a supermarket. The Orange County Register reports that the fatal pedestrian collision occurred the morning of May 13,…
May 15
Two Injured in Fullerton Car Accident

Two Injured in Fullerton Car Accident

Two people suffered injuries in a Fullerton car crash after two Toyota sedans collided head-on at a street intersection. The Orange County Register reports that the injury collision occurred the morning of May 10, 2013 at the intersection of…

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California Business and Employment…

California Business and Employment Law

Covers employment and business law in California. By Sayer Fausto LLP.

http://sflegal.wordpress.com

Jan 29
Ledbetter Equal Pay Act Passes Congre

Ledbetter Equal Pay Act Passes Congre

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (2007) 550 U.S. 618, Congress passed Senate Bill 181 (the “Lilly Ledbetter Fairy Pay Act of 2009?). There have been a number of attempts to…
Jan 27
Opposing Sexual Harassment

Opposing Sexual Harassment

The United States Supreme Court clarified what it means to “oppose” sexual harassment. in Crawford v. Metropolitan of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, Crawford was asked questions during a sexual harassment investigation. In…
Dec 31
Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity

Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity

When 69-year-old Theodore DeJung was rejected for a full-time commissioner position for the Sonoma County Superior Court in favor of a person 26 years his junior, Mr. DeJung sued the court for age discrimination in violation of the Fair…

Rank this Week: 213

Traffic Accident News And Advice…

Traffic Accident News And Advice Blog

Covers auto laws and auto accident law in California. By Bisnar Chase LLP.

http://www.trafficaccidentnewsandadviceblog.com/

Mar 26
Study Finds More U.S. Drivers Use Cell Phone then European

Study Finds More U.S. Drivers Use Cell Phone then European

Distracted driving certainly seems to be more pervasive in the United States than in Europe, a new government study states.
Mar 8
Intern Killed by Lion in Cat Sanctuary near Fresno

Intern Killed by Lion in Cat Sanctuary near Fresno

Diana Hanson, 24, an intern at a big cat sanctuary in Dunlap, Calif., was mauled to death by a lion on March 6, 2013. According to an ABC News report, the fatal incident occurred at the Cat Haven in Dunlap, a small town in Fresno County near…
Mar 1
Volvo Offers New Airbags To Prevent Pedestrian Accident

Volvo Offers New Airbags To Prevent Pedestrian Accident

The Swedish car maker best known for its high commitment to safety engineering has taken its features a step further to protect those outside the vehicle as well as inside it. Volvo's 2013 V40, currently on sale in Australia, has…

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Legal Salad

Covers new developments and various caveats in bankruptcy law. By the Law Offices of Victoria Maydanik.

http://www.lawyervictoria.com/bankruptcy-attorney-blog/

May 1
Do rising real estate values matter if you are thinking about filing bankruptcy?

Do rising real estate values matter if you are thinking about filing bankruptcy?

Not that long ago, the values of many homes here in California Bay Area have dropped dramatically and the real estate bubble has burst. Or has it? The real estate market has been bouncing back in many parts of the Bay Area. A fairly typical…
Apr 10
Bankruptcy Success Story: David and Maria

Bankruptcy Success Story: David and Maria

David* and Maria*, a couple in San Jose, California found out first hand just what a powerful and positive solution filing bankruptcy can be. David and Maria have been married for over 20 years and have three teenage daughters. They…
Feb 14
Can bankruptcy void and remove judgments?

Can bankruptcy void and remove judgments?

In many cases, yes. A bankruptcy judge can issue a specific order voiding a lien or other outcome of the judgment. Even without such specific order, if the debt that resulted in the judgment is discharged through bankruptcy, a creditor…

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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 17
If You’re Relying On The Signature Of Two Officers, You May Want To Think Again

If You’re Relying On The Signature Of Two Officers, You May Want To Think Again

It is widely assumed that if a contract, note or other instrument is signed by a corporation’s president and its secretary, it will not be invalidated as to the corporation by any lack of authority of the signing officers. …
May 16
Court Explicates Scope of Usury Exemption For Real Estate Broker

Court Explicates Scope of Usury Exemption For Real Estate Broker

Artistotle didn’t think much of the idea of paying interest: εὐλογώτατα μισεῖται ἡ…
May 15
Supreme Court To Decide If It Will Decide Whether Section 16 Plaintiff Has Constitutional Standing

Supreme Court To Decide If It Will Decide Whether Section 16 Plaintiff Has Constitutional Standing

No Harm, No Foul The late Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn was known for coining or popularizing numerous basketball expressions, including “air ball” and ”no harm, no foul”. Now, the U.S. Supreme…

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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 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…
May 12
Beverly Hills DUI Legal Blotter: Big Fight Up in Seattle Over HB 2030 Could Portend the Future of Southland DUI Law

Beverly Hills DUI Legal Blotter: Big Fight Up in Seattle Over HB 2030 Could Portend the Future of Southland DUI Law

Everyone who cares about the public good wants to stop Beverly Hills DUI recidivist drivers from getting behind the wheel while under the influence and harming others and/or themselves. The big question is: How do we do that? How do we…

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Hotel Law Blog

Covers condo hotels, finance, land use, management agreements, and outlooks and trends. Published by Jim Butler of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://hotellaw.jmbm.com/

May 13
JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 13 May 2013 Meet the Money® made the news again this year, with an article on the Wall Street Journal "Developments" blog. Written by…
May 11
Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentation

Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentation

www.MeetTheMoney.comBy Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 11 May 2013 Meet the Money® is one of the best places in the country for meeting the Who's Who of the hotel world,…
May 9
EB-5 Alert: California moves to make EB-5 financing more competitive in the state -- changes rules on TEA designation

EB-5 Alert: California moves to make EB-5 financing more competitive in the state -- changes rules on TEA designation

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 9 May 2013 Hotel Lawyers on EB-5 issues.The California governor's office has just taken action that will make California much more…

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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 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…
May 15
Closing Arguments in Major Banks’ Arbitration Collusion Trial

Closing Arguments in Major Banks’ Arbitration Collusion Trial

For some companies, apparently even the famously liberal policy favoring arbitration isn’t enough of an assurance that they can avoid defending a consumer class action in court. Or so the plaintiffs in an antitrust bench trial pending…
May 13
Bluford v. Safeway: California Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Class Certification

Bluford v. Safeway: California Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Class Certification

In a win for employees seeking to remedy broad, systematic employer violations of workplace protections, California’s intermediate appellate court has reversed a trial court judge’s denial of class certification. Bluford v.…

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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 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…
May 5
Adventist Health and White Memorial Medical Center In Los Angeles Pay $14.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Physician Referral Payment

Adventist Health and White Memorial Medical Center In Los Angeles Pay $14.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Physician Referral Payment

On May 3, 2013, a qui tam federal lawsuit filed by Los Angeles physicians Hector Luque and Alejandro Gonzalez was settled with Adventist Health System/West, dba Adventist Health, and its affiliated hospital White Memorial Medical…

Rank this Week: 331

Environmental Law & Climate Change…

Environmental Law & Climate Change Law Blog

Covers recent happenings in the world of environmental and climate change law. By Steven M. Taber.

http://taberlaw.wordpress.com

Mar 29
Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Monday, March 28, 2011

Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Monday, March 28, 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011 RULES
Feb 6
AB32 Must Undergo More CEQA Review Judge Rule

AB32 Must Undergo More CEQA Review Judge Rule

With climate change legislation held up in U.S. Congress, the eyes of the nation have focused on the states, particularly on California, which passed a landmark climate change law, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, known as AB32. …
Oct 22
Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Friday, October 22, 2010

Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Friday, October 22, 2010

Friday, October 22, 2010 NOTICES

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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 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…
May 15
National Research Council Recommends a Unified Approach to Assessing Risks to Endangered Species from Pesticide

National Research Council Recommends a Unified Approach to Assessing Risks to Endangered Species from Pesticide

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for registering pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). As part of this process, the EPA must ensure that the use of the pesticide will not…
May 13
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Limited Exception to Endangered Species Act Protections for Lesser Prairie-Chicken

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Limited Exception to Endangered Species Act Protections for Lesser Prairie-Chicken

On May 6, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed (pdf) a limited exception to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections currently being considered for the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus). The…

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Fair and Unbalanced

Left-leaning, social justice-minded slant on law and justice issues, the death penalty, politics, and current events.

http://fairandunbalancedblog.blogspot.com/

Jan 3
Hypocrisy in the Hall of Fame

Hypocrisy in the Hall of Fame

A rare exception to my abdication from Fair and Unbalanced. -- Lovechilde “Voting shall be based on the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, their contributions to the team on which the player…
Sep 4
Post Mortem

Post Mortem

Almost two years ago I created this blog in order to use the parts of my brain that weren't consumed by my day job as a death penalty lawyer and to interact with the larger community on what I deeply care about, particularly, as the subhead…
Jul 8
Gone Fishin'

Gone Fishin'

Fair and Unbalanced will be on hiatus for a bit. As long as you're here, why don't you scroll down and read some of the posts you might have missed or click on some of the links on the right -- the list of jazz

Rank this Week: 385

California Social Security…

California Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiasocialsecuritydisabilityattorneyblog.com/

May 18
Some Rejected SSDI Claims May Be Eligible for Rehearing, Per Court

Some Rejected SSDI Claims May Be Eligible for Rehearing, Per Court

About 4,000 disability claims that were partially or fully rejected in Queens by one of five specific administrative law judges will likely have an opportunity to have their case heard, following a federal appellate panel's findings…
May 17
Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim

Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim

Maybe if politicians and talking heads are so concerned about reducing the federal disability rolls in America, we should consider scaling back the kind of medical advances that allows us to save lives and help people live longer. Obviously,…
May 15
Los Angeles SSDI Lawyers Urge Consideration of Private Coverage

Los Angeles SSDI Lawyers Urge Consideration of Private Coverage

Los Angeles Social Security Disability Insurance Attorney Vincent Howard of HOWARD LAW knows that when it comes to the protection of your assets, Americans are pretty good about making sure they are insured. Everything from your home to your…

Rank this Week: 397

Legal Pad

Cal Law blog.

http://legalpad.typepad.com/my_weblog/

May 13
Name Surfaces For Fogel's Seat

Name Surfaces For Fogel's Seat

[Vanessa Blum] The White House at long last is closing in on a pick to fill the Northern District judicial seat once held by U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel. San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Beth Labson Freeman is the...
Apr 19
Technology Revolution a Challenge Even for Larry Sonsini

Technology Revolution a Challenge Even for Larry Sonsini

[Scott Graham] The lawyer most responsible for developing Silicon Valley's culture of entrepreneurship is feeling the pressure of disruptive change. Speaking to Santa Clara University law students this week, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &…
Apr 19
DA Regrets Misconduct, Supreme Court Says Not So Fast

DA Regrets Misconduct, Supreme Court Says Not So Fast

[Scott Graham] When the Sixth District Court of Appeal found “flagrant” prosecutorial misconduct in the case of Daniel Shazier last December, the Santa Clara County district attorney’s office was contrite. "Based on the court's…

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California Asbestos Law Blog

Covers asbestos diseases, occupations and products, as well as mesothelioma treatment options. By Vieira Trial Law.

http://asbestos.vieiratriallaw.com/

Jul 4
Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma

Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma

Researchers are studying whether chemotherapy before surgery and radiation can deter tumor recurrence in patients with mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the chest caused by asbestos exposure. The study builds on the success of a…
Jun 29
Mesothelioma Treatment Options II

Mesothelioma Treatment Options II

Treatment Options for Malignant Mesothelioma Localized Malignant Mesothelioma (Stage I) If the malignant mesothelioma is in one part of the chest lining, treatment will probably be surgery to remove the part of the chest lining with cancer…
Jun 29
New Mesothelioma Treatment

New Mesothelioma Treatment

Implantable Device May Offer Better Pain Management National Cancer Institute Patients with advanced cancer who used an implantable drug-delivery device to control their pain had better pain relief, fewer toxic side effects, and better…

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Givner & Kaye Blog

Covers estate and tax planning.

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

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…
May 15
Tax Court Case Shows Taxes Trump Tithing when Deciding a Tax Repayment Plan – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Asset Protection Plan Attorney Bruce Givner

Tax Court Case Shows Taxes Trump Tithing when Deciding a Tax Repayment Plan – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Asset Protection Plan Attorney Bruce Givner

A recent Tax Court case that puts taxes over tithing has many in the religious community up in arms and lamenting that the federal tax authority is violating biblical law which requires “rendering unto Caesar only the things that are…

Rank this Week: 429

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 17
Dan’s City Used Cars, Inc., v. Pelkey: SCOTUS Issues FAAAA Preemption Decision

Dan’s City Used Cars, Inc., v. Pelkey: SCOTUS Issues FAAAA Preemption Decision

One of the big issues in wage and hour law in the last few years has been what has become known as "F-quad-A preemption." The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) preempts state laws "related to a price, route, or…
May 16
Convergent Outsourcing, Inc. v. Zinni: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Follow-Up to Genesis Healthcare on Effect of Settlement Offer to Representative Plaintiff

Convergent Outsourcing, Inc. v. Zinni: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Follow-Up to Genesis Healthcare on Effect of Settlement Offer to Representative Plaintiff

I have said that one of my favorite legal blogs is the FLSA Overtime Law Blog, written by Andrew R. Frisch. Mr. Frisch practices in New York and Florida and he does an excellent job of covering developments in Fair Labor Standards Act law…
May 15
Wang v. Chinese Daily News: On Remand From SCOTUS After Wal-Mart, Ninth Circuit Reverses In Part Judgment for Class of Employees and Remand

Wang v. Chinese Daily News: On Remand From SCOTUS After Wal-Mart, Ninth Circuit Reverses In Part Judgment for Class of Employees and Remand

In Wang v. Chinese Daily News, 623 F.3d 743 (9th Cir. 2010) (discussed here), the Ninth Circuit affirmed judgment after trial in favor of a class of newspaper employees. In 2011, the United States Supreme Court vacated that decision and…

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Paralegal Blaw Blaw Blaw

Features information, tidbits, and stories of legal interest to California paralegals. By Lori Paul.

http://lorijpaul.com

May 12
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all! I hope you all have a wonderful day!
Feb 15
Judge Orders Settlement Posted to Dearborn Attorney Facebook Page

Judge Orders Settlement Posted to Dearborn Attorney Facebook Page

In an article in the JD Journal a judge hearing the case regarding a McDonald’s in Dearborn has told an attorney to remove all references to the case from a Facebook page he created, according to The Detroit Free Press. The lawyer,…
Jan 28
2013 Salary Guide Released for Paralegals by Robert Half Legal

2013 Salary Guide Released for Paralegals by Robert Half Legal

According to the salary guide released by Robert Half Legal, 2013 should see an increase in paralegal salaries by 3.1 to 3.9 %, depending on the size of the firm you work for. You can get a copy of their salary guide here. You can also…

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Family Law Blog

Covers California family law. By Claery & Green.

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

May 17
Parental Liability Laws: What You Need to Know

Parental Liability Laws: What You Need to Know

Parenting can be a person's greatest joy, but it also requires a significant amount of responsibility. Parents are obligated to pay for damages caused by their children. Most of the time, a parent can be forced to pay for any negligent…
May 16
Calculating Child Support in California

Calculating Child Support in California

If you are seeking child support in a divorce situation, there are a variety of factors that you will want to consider. The California courts use guidelines to determine how much child support each family member should be paid. If parents…
May 15
Fight Over $785,000 Engagement Ring Makes Headline

Fight Over $785,000 Engagement Ring Makes Headline

A woman said yes when her boyfriend asked her to marry him, but now she has decided to take a step back, and she wants to keep the $785,000 engagement that she was offered as a part of the proposal. According to ABC News, the man who…

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Los Angeles Sexual Harassment…

Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer Blog

Covers sexual harassment and retaliation. By Okorie Okorocha.

http://www.losangelessexualharassmentlawyerblog.com/

May 15
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Sued for Harassment, Retaliation

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Sued for Harassment, Retaliation

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is once again the target of a civil lawsuit, this one by two deputies who had been part of a jail gang intelligence unit. Our Los Angeles harassment lawyers understand that the two were reportedly working…
May 9
L.A. Police Department Lawsuits to be Probed, Vows Candidate

L.A. Police Department Lawsuits to be Probed, Vows Candidate

In his campaign to become city controller, Councilman Dennis Zine has said that his top priority would be to audit the risk management division of the Los Angeles Police Department, in an effort to determine why the agency has had so many…
Apr 23
Sexual Harassment Prevention Failures by LAUSD, Manager Say

Sexual Harassment Prevention Failures by LAUSD, Manager Say

The Los Angeles Unified School District failed to stop its superintendent from sexually harassing a male subordinate, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Our Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyers understand that the district is also…

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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 17
In Re Martin (San Diego - May 13, 2013)

In Re Martin (San Diego - May 13, 2013)

Regular readers may notice that I have been very light on posts this week. In fact, I must forthrightly confess that I have probably read fewer pages of the Federal and California Appellate reporters this week than any week during…
May 16
Greene v. Bank of America (Cal. Ct. App. - May 16, 2013)

Greene v. Bank of America (Cal. Ct. App. - May 16, 2013)

Not too long ago, I litigated an appeal in which the attorney for the defendant (Jan Chilton) was the same one as in this appeal. l. I found Him to be reasonable, sophisticated and smart.I do not think that these qualities in an…
May 15
Slater v. Clarke (9th Cir. - Nov. 19, 2012)

Slater v. Clarke (9th Cir. - Nov. 19, 2012)

I'm not sure how the Massachusetts officials who (allegedly) decided not to extradite Daniel Tavares could possibly have made that decision rationally. Nor could the survivors of the two people who died as a result.But I'm also not sure…

Rank this Week: 473

Los Angeles Criminal Defense…

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers celebrity crime, felonies, DUI, three strikes offenses, and white collar crime cases. Published By Los Angeles crime lawyer Michael Kraut.

http://www.losangelescriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/

May 13
Lewd Conduct in Los Angeles Charges? 4 Actions Can Torpedo Your Case…

Lewd Conduct in Los Angeles Charges? 4 Actions Can Torpedo Your Case…

If you’ve recently been investigated or arrested for lewd conduct in Los Angeles, you're likely feeling terrified, overwhelmed, and isolated. In this fraught state, odds are high that you will make one of the following 4 errors that…
May 11
Epic Case of Medicare Fraud – Scooter Store May Have Overbilled Medicare and Medicaid by Nearly $90 Million!

Epic Case of Medicare Fraud – Scooter Store May Have Overbilled Medicare and Medicaid by Nearly $90 Million!

Many Los Angeles Medicare and Medicaid fraud cases end in disaster for all stakeholders. For a tragic “rags to riches to rags” story, take a look at the disaster that befell the Scooter Store. If you’ve ever watched…
May 9
The Jodi Arias' Saga: Los Angeles Crime Story of the Century?

The Jodi Arias' Saga: Los Angeles Crime Story of the Century?

Unless you've been hiding under a rock (and if so, lucky you), you've been bombarded by breaking news in the Jodi Arais trial. The verdict is in: the woman who killed her boyfriend in 2008 after a day of sex -- shooting him in the face,…

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California Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers personal injury lawsuits, settlements and news. By Estey & Bomberger.

http://esteybomberger.com/blog

Apr 19
San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation

San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, San Francisco’s cable cars are among the most accident-prone means of mass transportation in the country─averaging one accident every month, per vehicle mile traveled…
Apr 5
E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled

E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled

Nearly 200,000 pounds of frozen chicken quesadillas and other meals are being recalled by Rich Products after an outbreak of E.coli The company is recalling all food products made at its Waycross, GA food plant, according to a company press…
Mar 4
Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash

Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash

TECATE – A 31-year-old San Diego woman tragically died Sunday after a collision on the 94 Freeway, CBS 8 News reported. The woman was riding a motorcycle eastbound on the 94 when she was cut off by a Ford F-150 truck making…

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HR Watchdog

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

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

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...
May 14
“Job Killer” Singles Out California Employers with New Mandates, Penaltie

“Job Killer” Singles Out California Employers with New Mandates, Penaltie

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bill mandating a new state health care program and placing another California-only requirement on employers will be...

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California Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers car accidents, personal injury and wrongful death. By Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiainjurylawyersblog.com/

May 17
"Move Over" Law -- Saving Workers and Motorists Statewide

"Move Over" Law -- Saving Workers and Motorists Statewide

Just over a week after two employees from the California Department of Transportation were killed while working to make our roadways safer, Caltrans officials honored the close to 200 workers who have lost their lives at work during the 23rd…
May 15
California 2nd Deadliest in U.S. For Bicycle Accident

California 2nd Deadliest in U.S. For Bicycle Accident

The state of California made it on the list of top 20 most bike-friendly states. The problem is, as the Detroit Free Press and other news outlets reported, most only focus on the top 10 states, so we've still got a ways to go. Every day…
May 13
California Drunk Driving Crashes: The Impact of a Lower BAC

California Drunk Driving Crashes: The Impact of a Lower BAC

Currently, the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level for drivers throughout the nation is .08 percent. That could soon change if the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) gets its way. The federal agency is looking to lower the BAC…

Rank this Week: 512

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 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…
May 14
Denise Richards awarded custody of Charlie Sheen's twin son

Denise Richards awarded custody of Charlie Sheen's twin son

Denise Richards will be lending a helping hand to Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller for (at least) a little longer. The 42-year-old actress made an appearance in court with ex-husband Sheen on Tuesday, May 7, where a judge ruled that she would…
May 10
Divorce for Country Singer, Jason Aldean

Divorce for Country Singer, Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean has filed for divorce, kicking last week's news of separation from his wife up a notch. "This is a really tough time for my entire family," the country singer told Us Weekly in a statement about the divorce, noting that he and…

Rank this Week: 503

Fair Employment Legal Update

By Khorrami, LLP.

http://fairemploymentlegalupdate.com/

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.…
May 16
New York Based Restaurant Group Sued for Wage & Hour Violation

New York Based Restaurant Group Sued for Wage & Hour Violation

A class action lawsuit was recently filed in New York state court in Albany County against the Malozzi Group, owner of several New York restaurants, which is illustrative of another way some employers illegal rip off their hourly employees.…
May 15
Lab Workers Allege Discrimination in Layoff Proce

Lab Workers Allege Discrimination in Layoff Proce

130 former employees of Lawrence Livermore Lab are seeking restitution for the loss of their jobs and incomes after allegedly being unfairly targeted, allegedly due to age, salaries, and other issues. In May 2009, the former employees…

Rank this Week: 522

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 17
Fourth Circuit Rules Liens Can Be Stripped in Repeat Bankruptcies Under BAPCPA - Branigan v. Davi

Fourth Circuit Rules Liens Can Be Stripped in Repeat Bankruptcies Under BAPCPA - Branigan v. Davi

Vincent Howard and our Ontario personal bankruptcy attorneys were pleased to see a ruling on the scope of the 2005 changes to the bankruptcy law. In Branigan v. Davis, the issue was whether a portion of mortgages may be "stripped" from…
May 15
Bankruptcy Panel Approves Unsecured Claim by Private Parties Who Hold Mortgage - In re Rader

Bankruptcy Panel Approves Unsecured Claim by Private Parties Who Hold Mortgage - In re Rader

Vincent Howard and our Corona consumer bankruptcy lawyers frequently write about bankruptcy mortgage disputes involving a bank or loan servicer. But in In re Rader, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals…
May 13
Ninth Circuit BAP Reverses Denial of Student Loan Debt Discharge for Pro Se Filer - In re Janet Rose Roth

Ninth Circuit BAP Reverses Denial of Student Loan Debt Discharge for Pro Se Filer - In re Janet Rose Roth

Vincent Howard and our Chino consumer bankruptcy attorneys have written several recent posts about discharging student loans in bankruptcy. Though the "undue hardship" standard debtors must meet is considered strict, several recent cases have…

Rank this Week: 554

The UCL Practitioner

Covers California's Unfair Competition Law. By Kimberly A. Kralowec.

http://www.uclpractitioner.com/

May 17
Two Ninth Circuit class action settlement decisions: In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation and Radcliffe v. Experian

Two Ninth Circuit class action settlement decisions: In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation and Radcliffe v. Experian

The Ninth Circuit has handed down two opinions in recent weeks addressing class action settlements. In Radcliffe v. Experian Information Solutions Inc., ___ F.3d ___ (9th Cir. Apr. 22, 2013; mod. May 2, 2013), the court reversed final…
May 16
New post-Brinker class certification opinion: Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Assoc.

New post-Brinker class certification opinion: Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Assoc.

Last Friday, in Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc., ___ Cal.App.4th ___ (May 10, 2013), the Court of Appeal (Fourth Appellate District, Division Three) reversed the trial court's order denying class certification of overtime, meal…
May 15
Briefs from Duran v. U.S. Bank N.A.

Briefs from Duran v. U.S. Bank N.A.

The merits briefing is complete in Duran v. U.S. Bank National Association, no. S200923 (review granted May 16, 2012). Numerous amicus briefs have been filed, and the due date for the parties' answers to those briefs has not yet passed....

Rank this Week: 534

California Nursing Home Abuse…

California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers various nursing home abuse and elder neglect issues such as signs and symptoms of neglect, and California Elder Abuse and Neglect Law. By San Diego, California personal injury attorneys, Walton Barber.

http://www.nursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

May 13
Older Patients with Parkinson’s Face Hospital Danger

Older Patients with Parkinson’s Face Hospital Danger

A recent article in the New York Times discussed certain dangers that can await Parkinson’s patients when they’re admitted to hospitals. These patients require specific medications at certain times, and general hospital staff…
May 12
$90.5 Million Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse Case to be Appealed

$90.5 Million Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse Case to be Appealed

A West Virginia jury awarded $90.5 million in damages to a family who alleged nursing home abuse and neglect back in 2010. The nursing home has taken the case to the West Virginia Supreme Court once already, according to an article in West…
May 3
High Hospitalization Rates Linked to Elder Abuse

High Hospitalization Rates Linked to Elder Abuse

A recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine confirmed that abused and neglected elderly persons face much higher risks for hospitalization, and not necessarily for injuries suffered as a result of their mistreatment. According to Dr. Theresa…

Rank this Week: 538

Orange County Criminal Lawyers…

Orange County Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers fraud charges, white collar crime, investment fraud and elderly abuse. By the Law Offices of Vincent J. LaBarbera, Jr.

http://www.orangecountycriminallawyersblog.com/

Jan 31
Two Arrests Made in Irvine Craigslist Robbery

Two Arrests Made in Irvine Craigslist Robbery

Two men were recently arrested and charged with robbery after allegedly setting up a purchase on Craigslist, The Orange County Register reports.
Jan 25
Police Say They Have Arrested Santa Ana Serial Rapist

Police Say They Have Arrested Santa Ana Serial Rapist

Police recently made some serious allegations in a Santa Ana sex crimes case by arresting a man they're telling the public is responsible for several local sexual assaults.
Jan 10
Anaheim Continues Ban On Medical Marijuana Dispensarie

Anaheim Continues Ban On Medical Marijuana Dispensarie

City officials recently extended a ban on Anaheim medical marijuana dispensaries as leaders try to figure out how legal challenges to California's law will play out, The Orange County Register reports.

Rank this Week: 549

San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer…

San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning topics such as conservatorship, guardianship, health care and advanced directive, living trusts, and probate. By Law Office of Scott D. Soady, A Professional Corporation

http://www.sandiegoestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

May 17
Understanding the Legal Relationships in a Revocable Living Trust

Understanding the Legal Relationships in a Revocable Living Trust

A revocable living trust is a common estate planning device where a person, called a settlor, transfers his or her assets to a trustee, usually themselves. The settlor can amend or revoke the trust at any point during his or her lifetime. At…
May 11
Who Can Access Your Social Media Accounts After Your Death?

Who Can Access Your Social Media Accounts After Your Death?

Traditionally, California estate planning addresses distribution of real and tangible personal property. But in the Internet age, intangible personal assets such as social media accounts are an essential part of many estates. Google, Facebook…
May 10
Estate Planning Complications of Divorce

Estate Planning Complications of Divorce

Divorce entails not only dividing a couple's assets but undoing potentially complex estate planning entered into during the marriage. In the case of trusts, where asset titles are legally transferred to trustees, things can get even more…

Rank this Week: 564

Los Angeles Intellectual Property…

Los Angeles Intellectual Property Trademark Attorney Blog

Includes topics such as copyright litigation, licensing, patent litigation, TTAB, trademark applications, and trademark litigation. By Los Angeles, California intellectual property lawyer, Milord A. Keshishian.

http://www.iptrademarkattorney.com/

Apr 30
Keyboard Cat and Nyan Cat’s Attorneys Sue Scribblenauts Videogame For Copyright and Trademark Infringement

Keyboard Cat and Nyan Cat’s Attorneys Sue Scribblenauts Videogame For Copyright and Trademark Infringement

Los Angeles, CA – A copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit was filed against Warner Bros. and 5th Cell Media, the creators of the Scribblenauts videogame, by attorneys for Charles Schmidt – creator of the Keyboard Cat meme – and…
Apr 24
A’lor Loses Cable Motif Jewelry Copyright And Trade Dress Infringement Lawsuit

A’lor Loses Cable Motif Jewelry Copyright And Trade Dress Infringement Lawsuit

Los Angeles, CA - A’lor International sued numerous jewelry designers, producers and retailers for copyright and trade dress infringement over sales various nautical twisted cable motif jewelry. A’lor filed a summary adjudication motion…
Apr 11
Academy of Country Music Sues ACM Records In Los Angeles After ACM’s Attorney Files TTAB Trademark Opposition

Academy of Country Music Sues ACM Records In Los Angeles After ACM’s Attorney Files TTAB Trademark Opposition

Although the “ACM Awards” trademark is prominently featured on the Academy of Country Music’s website, I was shocked to learn that the Academy only last month filed a trademark application with the US Patent & Trademark Office to…

Rank this Week: 579

Robert Reeves Personal Injury Blog

Covers Los Angeles personal injury and car accident information. By Robert B. Reeves.

http://www.robertreeveslaw.com/blog/

Nov 28
Annual “Trouble in Toyland” Report Includes Choking Hazard

Annual “Trouble in Toyland” Report Includes Choking Hazard

Every year, the US Public Interest Research Group releases an annual list of the most dangerous toys for children. The list is called Trouble in Toyland, and this year’s list includes toys with small parts that pose a serious choking…
Nov 27
Increase in Driving Under the Influence of Drug

Increase in Driving Under the Influence of Drug

California officials are warning against an increase in the number of motorists driving under the influence of drugs after a recent study by the Office of Traffic Safety found that the number of people driving under the inf
Nov 21
NTSB Releases List of Most Wanted Safety Improvement

NTSB Releases List of Most Wanted Safety Improvement

Every year, the National Transportation Safety Board releases a list of the most wanted safety improvements that it wants to see in industrial and transportation safety. This is a worry for California personal injury lawyers.

Rank this Week: 574

California Estate Planning…

California Estate Planning Attorney Blog

Covers California estate planning and living trusts. By Rinne Legal.

http://www.californiaestateplanningattorneyblog.com/

Sep 29
Estate Planning 102 – Charity Donation

Estate Planning 102 – Charity Donation

Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Fairfield, San Francisco When the famous actress Farah Fawcett passed away from cancer, she had left most of her estate to her son. Some of her fortune she had set aside for the Farah Fawcett Foundation to “provide…
Jul 21
Estate Planning 101, Part 1: Communication is Key – Walnut Creek

Estate Planning 101, Part 1: Communication is Key – Walnut Creek

Do you remember the posters by the freeway telling you that the world would end on May 21st? You probably do – because you are still alive. Doom’s Day did not arrive after all, despite the fact that a radio station based out of Oakland,…
Jun 28
Prepare for Serious Injuries with a Durable Power of Attorney

Prepare for Serious Injuries with a Durable Power of Attorney

In May 2011, a man, age 55, almost finished his pre-dinner bicycle ride when a vehicle, perhaps a blue truck, struck him. The man flew through the air, and landed approximately 30 feet away, according to The Virginian-Pilot. He ended up at…

Rank this Week: 607

California Family Law Blog

Covers adoption, child support, divorce and other family law issues with a focus on California law. Published by Scott J. Sagaria.

http://www.californiafamilylawblog.com/

Jul 28
Fremont Family Law Attorney advises California residents to keep an eye on the Elkins Family Law Task Force.

Fremont Family Law Attorney advises California residents to keep an eye on the Elkins Family Law Task Force.

Fremont Family Law Attorney advises California residents to keep an eye on the Elkins Family Law Task Force.
Jul 1
What is a Common Law Marriage?

What is a Common Law Marriage?

A San Jose Family Law Attorney defines common law mariage A common law marriage os one that is created via cohabitation for a certain period of time (as oppsed to a marriage created by a ceremony). The period of time for a common law marriage…
Aug 5
What is Putitive Marriage?

What is Putitive Marriage?

A San Jose Family Law Attorney blogs on the definition of a putitive marriage A putative marriage is a egally invalid marriage, although entered into with good faith by one or both parites. Reasons that a putitive marriage is not legally…

Rank this Week: 643

San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.sanfranciscoinjurylawyerblog.com/

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…
May 15
Understanding Senior Care & Preventing Elder Abuse

Understanding Senior Care & Preventing Elder Abuse

As your San Francisco nursing home abuse law firm, we understand that aging individuals and their families often face many tough decisions. It is difficult to come to the conclusion that your loved one can no longer live alone,...
May 13
San Francisco Injury Lawyer on the Danger of Construction Zone Accident

San Francisco Injury Lawyer on the Danger of Construction Zone Accident

The wording of most temporary street signs fade from our memories almost as soon as we pass by, but a friend of the Brod Firm reports a sign, posted by a construction zone, that stuck in her memory for decades:...

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