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The Lebrecht Group, APLC Blog

Discusses corporate securities law .

http://www.thelebrechtgroup.com/blog/

May 16
TLG Attorney to Speak on Ethics at “Accounting 101 for Attorneys” Presentation

TLG Attorney to Speak on Ethics at “Accounting 101 for Attorneys” Presentation

Brian A. Lebrecht, founder and President of The Lebrecht Group, APLC, will be among the presenters at a seminar on May 16, 2013 by the National Business Institute entitled Accounting 101 for Attorneys. Specific topic will be Complying…
May 9
Listing a Reverse Merger Company on NASDAQ

Listing a Reverse Merger Company on NASDAQ

NASDAQ has special rules for companies that went public via a reverse merger. By: Brian A. Lebrecht, Esq. NASDAQ Markets Overview NASDAQ has three different U.S. markets, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the NASDAQ Global Market, and…
May 8
SEC Asks for a 26% Raise

SEC Asks for a 26% Raise

The new chair of the SEC, Mary Jo White, testified before Congress this week and asked to have the SEC’s budget increased by 26%, to $1.67 billion. A few of the highlights: - she reiterated her commitment to completing the rule…

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Immigration Law Blog

Covers immigration law issues, including green cards and visas. By The Ranchod Law Group.

http://www.ranchodlaw.com/blog/

May 16
Top 5 Myths of Provisional I-601A Unlawful Presence Waiver

Top 5 Myths of Provisional I-601A Unlawful Presence Waiver

Mythbusting Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers Talking to clients at our Sacramento office, we are frequently surprised by the amount of misinformation and misconception surrounding provisional unlawful presence waivers. Here are some of…
May 13
Rejection of Provisional Unlawful Waivers for Failure to Prove Fee

Rejection of Provisional Unlawful Waivers for Failure to Prove Fee

Provisional Unlawful Waivers Failure to Prove Fees The USCIS has provided very little official guidance regarding the I-601A provisional unlawful presence waiver. So it comes as a surprise that one of the few things that the government…
May 9
Defects With I-601A Application

Defects With I-601A Application

I-601A Applications The USCIS has been accepting applications for the I-601A provisional unlawful presence waiver, and identified trends in errors with applications, forcing the agency to reject applications Author: The Ranchod Law Group For…

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HOA Law Blog

Covers California HOA law issues, including HOA governance, foreclosures and ARC enforcement. By Tinnelly Law Group.

http://hoalaw.tinnellylaw.com/

May 15
New Client: Marbella Property Owners Association

New Client: Marbella Property Owners Association

We are proud to announce that the Marbella Property Owners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. Located in San Juan Capistrano, this gorgeous gated community offers stunning custom homes, and…
May 13
AB 2237: Contractor Licensing Law & Its Impact on HOA Manager

AB 2237: Contractor Licensing Law & Its Impact on HOA Manager

*New Legislation AB 2237 was passed in 2012 by the California Legislature to expand the legal requirements for the "contractors" who are required to have a General Contractor's "B" license from the State of California. The "contractors"…
May 10
New Client: Willmore Condominium Association

New Client: Willmore Condominium Association

We are proud to announce that Willmore Condominium Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. This beautiful 11-story building is an Italian Renaissance Revival, designed by the same architects that…

Rank this Week: 3381

San Diego Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business formation and business litigation news and updates in California. Published By Donald Oder.

http://www.sandiegobusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 15
Minimizing Self Employment Taxe

Minimizing Self Employment Taxe

It is said that only two things in life are certain, death and taxes.  While everyone is required to pay local, state, and federal income taxes, business owners are generally subject to an additional burden - the self-employment tax…
May 8
What You Need To Know About Gross Up Provisions In Commercial Lease

What You Need To Know About Gross Up Provisions In Commercial Lease

In today's business world, with so much focus on the bottom line, most individuals and companies are looking for a way to cut operating expenses or at least pass them on to someone else.  For this reason, most commercial leases...
May 2
When Lies Become Fraud

When Lies Become Fraud

The term "fraud" is thrown around a loosely these days.  It is not uncommon for a business client to tell her attorney that she has been defrauded in a business deal because a vender lied, a partner stole from the...

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California Criminal Lawyer Blog

The California Criminal Lawyer Blog covers topics such as DUI Defense, Judicial Misconduct, Police Misconduct, Search & Seizure, and Probation cases. Written by San Diego, California Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mary Frances Prevost.

http://www.californiacriminallawyerblog.com/

May 15
CALIFORNIA DUI DEFENSE: NTSB Says States Should Lower Blood Alcohol Level from .08 to .05.

CALIFORNIA DUI DEFENSE: NTSB Says States Should Lower Blood Alcohol Level from .08 to .05.

The "per se" legal limit to drive in California is below .08 blood alcohol level. CNN reports that the National Safety Transportation Board is suggesting that states lower the legal limit to .05. Well, that means more business for California…
Mar 29
Little-Known Surveillance Tool Called Stingray Raises Concerns by Judges, Privacy Activist

Little-Known Surveillance Tool Called Stingray Raises Concerns by Judges, Privacy Activist

From The Washington Post. Click HERE for original story. By Ellen Nakashima, Published: March 27 Federal investigators in Northern California routinely used a sophisticated surveillance system to scoop up data from cellphones and other…
Mar 29
San Diego Criminal Lawyer Blog: Brady Discovery Applies Prior to Prelim

San Diego Criminal Lawyer Blog: Brady Discovery Applies Prior to Prelim

In this case, the prosecutor failed to give photographs to the public defender to the preliminary examination. The public defender contended, after he found out about the withholding of evidence, that the pictures were exculpatory and that…

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California Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment class actions, damages, and laws. By Fakhimi & Associates.

http://www.californiaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 15
California Sex Harassment, Abuse, Alleged by College Student

California Sex Harassment, Abuse, Alleged by College Student

A student at a northern California university has alleged that a professor sexually harassed and assaulted her after she confronted him about a bad grade. He reportedly admitted to inappropriate actions during the encounter, according to a…
May 10
Newport Beach Sexual Harassment Claim Lodged Against Chief

Newport Beach Sexual Harassment Claim Lodged Against Chief

A former dispatcher for the Newport Beach Police Department has filed suit against the chief, as well as the department, claiming sexual harassment, sexual discrimination and wrongful termination. Newport Beach Sexual Harassment Lawyer…
May 3
California Immigrant Worker Bills Clear Senate Committee

California Immigrant Worker Bills Clear Senate Committee

Two measures intended to protect California's migrant workers from exploitation - including sexual harassment - have cleared the state's Senate Judiciary Committee. Orange County Sexual Harassment Lawyer Houman Fakhimi hopes that these…

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Legal Blasts (and Unrelated…

Legal Blasts (and Unrelated Baseball Opening Day Memories)

Covers business litigation, arbitration, and privacy law issues. By Theodora Oringher.

http://www.legalblastsandopeningday.com/

May 15
Blog #52 (Don Newcombe)

Blog #52 (Don Newcombe)

This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: Don Newcombe is intertwined with major league baseball history. In 1949, he became the first African American to start a World Series game. In 1955, he became…
May 1
Blog #51 (Joe Sambito)

Blog #51 (Joe Sambito)

This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: Like me, former Houston Astros star reliever Joe Sambito is a Mickey Mantle fan. But Joe had quite the major league baseball career of his own. He began his…
Apr 17
Blog #50 (Bobby Winkles)

Blog #50 (Bobby Winkles)

This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: Although Bobby Winkles is probably more known for pioneering the Arizona State University baseball program, which produced Reggie Jackson among others, and…

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My Distribution Law

Focuses on distribution law issues for manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers, and retailers. By Howard M. Ullman.

http://www.mydistributionlaw.com/

May 14
Patent Exhaustion Doctrine Does Not Protect Farmers Who Replant Patented Seed

Patent Exhaustion Doctrine Does Not Protect Farmers Who Replant Patented Seed

In a brief, unanimous opinion written by Justice Kagan, the Supreme Court yesterday agreed with Monsanto that the patent exhaustion doctrine does not enable farmers to replant and reproduce patented seeds without the patentee’s…
May 8
More Evidence that California May No Longer Follow the Per Se Rule in Vertical Pricing Fixing Case

More Evidence that California May No Longer Follow the Per Se Rule in Vertical Pricing Fixing Case

In Kaewsawang v. Sara Lee Fresh, Inc., Case No. BC360109 (Cal. Los Angeles Superior Ct. May 6, 2013), the trial court dismissed a challenge to Sara Lee’s pricing practices brought under California’s state antitrust law, the…
Apr 18
It Is Becoming Tougher for Plaintiffs to Allege Harm to Competition

It Is Becoming Tougher for Plaintiffs to Allege Harm to Competition

It has long been the case that Sherman Act Section 1 Rule of Reason claims as well as Section 2 claims require proof of harm to competition. But the courts, particularly in the Ninth Circuit, have been tightening up on the…

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Immigration Lawyers Blog

Covers immigrant and non-immigrant visas, including H-1B visas. By Cornerstone Law Group.

http://www.immigrationlawyersblog.com/

May 14
June 2013 Department of State Visa Bulletin

June 2013 Department of State Visa Bulletin

The new visa bulletin is out at this link: June 2013 Visa Bulletin Employment-based categories are as follows: EB-1 remains current for all countries; EB-2 is current for all countries, except for India (Sept. 1, 2004) and China (July 15,…
May 8
Employers – Remember to switch to the new Form I-9

Employers – Remember to switch to the new Form I-9

Starting May 7, 2013, all Employers must only use the new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (released March 8, 2013), for new hires and re-verifications. You must re-verify an employee on the new Form I-9 if his or her…
May 3
New Automated Form I-94 Arrival/Departure-Record Process for Foreign Visitor

New Automated Form I-94 Arrival/Departure-Record Process for Foreign Visitor

On April 30, 2013, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) went paperless with the automation of the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record for individuals lawfully admitted to the United States. Individuals will no longer have to fill out…

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Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure news. By Nader Law Firm.

http://www.losangelesbankruptcylawyer-blog.com/

May 14
Los Angeles Retirement Confidence Shot, According to Study

Los Angeles Retirement Confidence Shot, According to Study

A recent survey conducted by the Employment Benefit Research Institute revealed that only 13 percent of workers were "very confident" with regard to being secure in their funding and ability to retire. Our Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyers…
May 10
California Foreclosures Still Nightmarish, Despite Decline

California Foreclosures Still Nightmarish, Despite Decline

A real estate research firm has reported that in the first quarter of this year, California foreclosure activity declined sharply to 18,600 - a 51 percent dip from the previous quarter and a nearly 70 percent drop from last autumn. However,…
May 7
Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn Against Big-Bank Loan Sharking

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn Against Big-Bank Loan Sharking

You are no doubt familiar with the storefront payday lenders who have come under intense scrutiny from state and federal regulators critical of the practices that keep consumers in a seemingly endless cycle of debt. A lot of people won't…

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the complex litigator

Covers complex litigation and class actions. By H. Scott Leviant.

http://www.thecomplexlitigator.com/post-data/

May 14
On remand after Brinker, Court of Appeal reconsiders prior decision and orders certificaiton in Faulkinbury

On remand after Brinker, Court of Appeal reconsiders prior decision and orders certificaiton in Faulkinbury

The press of obligations at work left little time for my blogging, which I regret. And, I haven't seen anything all that interesting in the class action/complex litigation arena in the last few weeks. That did change last week…
Apr 26
In Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk, Supreme Court ducks actual mootness issue raised by Rule 68 offer

In Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk, Supreme Court ducks actual mootness issue raised by Rule 68 offer

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 allows a defendant to pony up the dough to resolve a claim and avoid the expense of litigation so long as the amount to fully resolve the claim can be clearly calculated in full and is offered in full (more…
Apr 26
In Ramirez v. Balboa Thrift and Loan, Court of Appeal directs reconsideration of certification denial in UCL case

In Ramirez v. Balboa Thrift and Loan, Court of Appeal directs reconsideration of certification denial in UCL case

The Rees-Levering Motor Vehicle Sales and Finance Act protects consumers involved in, you guessed it, motor vehicle sales and finance transactions. In Ramirez v. Balboa Thrift and Loan (pub. Ord. April 12, 2013 and published April 22,…

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Consumer Advocate Legal Update

Covers consumer law, product recalls and defective products. By Khorrami, LLP.

http://consumeradvocatelegalupdate.wordpress.com/

May 14
Lancome Sued for Deceptively Marketing its “24 HOUR MAKEUP”

Lancome Sued for Deceptively Marketing its “24 HOUR MAKEUP”

An Orthodox Jewish woman, Rorie Weisberg, has sued Lancome for failing to live up to the promises made in the marketing of its “24-hour makeup,” Teint Idole Ultra 24H. Teint Idole Ultra 24H claims it can provide…
May 13
False Advertising Class Action Filed Against GNC for Triflex Joint Supplement

False Advertising Class Action Filed Against GNC for Triflex Joint Supplement

GNC customer Michael Lerman has filed suit in California federal court, alleging GNC misrepresented the benefits of its Triflex dietary supplements. The advertisements, which are both online and on the product’s packaging, suggest that…
May 9
California Employees File Overtime Class Action against Chase

California Employees File Overtime Class Action against Chase

A class action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. Federal Court by two “Production Appraisers” in JPMorgan Chase’s commercial lending division. The suit is seeking millions of dollars in unpaid overtime wages based on the…

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Fashion Law 101

Covers fashion intellectual property, licensing, and the Design Piracy Prohibition Act (DPPA). By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://fashionlaw.foxrothschild.com

May 14
Fashion Law 101: Lessons in Branding From "The Great Gatsby"

Fashion Law 101: Lessons in Branding From "The Great Gatsby"

Guest Post by Jackie Lechtholz-Zey, Esq. As most of you know by now, we love branding over at the Fox Rothschild Fashion Law Blog. We love building brands, expanding their visibility through creative licensing strategies, and ultimately…
Apr 30
Fashion Law 101: Visual Storytelling

Fashion Law 101: Visual Storytelling

Over the past year, we have begun to see fashion brands truly embracing digital media. Instead of bloggers just taking up space in the front row of runway shows, we see more and more brands connecting with the public by live streaming…
Apr 23
Fashion Law 101: Creating a "Strong" Trademark

Fashion Law 101: Creating a "Strong" Trademark

Guest post by: Lindette Hassan, Esq. When creating a fashion line, it is important to be just as original and creative with the name as it is to be with the clothing. From an intellectual property perspective, the strongest names or…

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California Trademark Attorney Blog

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

http://www.californiatrademarkattorney.pro/

May 14
Federal Judge Sides With Apple in IBOOKS Trademark Dispute

Federal Judge Sides With Apple in IBOOKS Trademark Dispute

California - New York U.S. District Court Judge Denise Cote recently ruled in Apple's favor in a lawsuit initiated by a New York publishing company which alleged that Apple's use of the "iBooks" trademark was an infringement. J.T. Colby…
Apr 25
Redskins QB RGIII Runs into Trademark Trouble

Redskins QB RGIII Runs into Trademark Trouble

California - Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III burst onto the NFL scene last season as a rookie. With his RGIII nickname gaining popularity he chose to try to protect it by filing an RGIII U.S. trademark application. The application…
Apr 10
Gunmaker files Trademark Lawsuit Over "Tommy Guns" Vodka

Gunmaker files Trademark Lawsuit Over "Tommy Guns" Vodka

California - Last week Saeilo Enterprises Inc., manufacturer of the Tommy Gun machine gun, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Alphonse Capone Enterprises Inc. in an attempt to stop the manufacture and sale of a new brand of vodka…

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California Consumer Finance…

California Consumer Finance Litigation

Covers consumer finance developments, trends and analysis. By O'Rielly & Roche LLP.

http://www.consumerfinancelitigation.com/

May 13
Ninth Circuit Reverses Approval of Class Settlement: Incentive Awards to Representatives Cannot Be Conditioned on Supporting Settlement

Ninth Circuit Reverses Approval of Class Settlement: Incentive Awards to Representatives Cannot Be Conditioned on Supporting Settlement

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed a district court's approval of a class action settlement in a case involving claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its California counterpart. In Radcliffe v. Experian…
May 1
Court of Appeal Reverses Denial of Class Certification Based on Rees-Levering

Court of Appeal Reverses Denial of Class Certification Based on Rees-Levering

In Ramirez v. Balboa Thrift and Loan, the 4th District Court of Appeal reversed the trial court's denial of plaintiff's class certification motion, holding the trial court based its ruling on an inaccurate interpretation of…
Apr 22
Ninth Circuit En Banc Panel Upholds Arbitration Provision, Declines to Consider Whether Concepcion Preempts Broughton-Cruz.

Ninth Circuit En Banc Panel Upholds Arbitration Provision, Declines to Consider Whether Concepcion Preempts Broughton-Cruz.

Last year, in Kilgore v. Keybank, a three judge panel held that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempted California's Broughton-Cruz rule, which exempts a public injunction claim from arbitration. (See Broughton v.…

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Pleasanton Business & Commercial…

Pleasanton Business & Commercial Law Blog

Covers Pleasanton business and commercial law. By Law Offices of James G. Schwartz P.C.

http://www.jgschwartzlawblog.com/

May 13
Privacy Legislation Pending in California that Could Impact California Businesses and Commercial Website Operator

Privacy Legislation Pending in California that Could Impact California Businesses and Commercial Website Operator

The California Legislature is considering various bills relating to privacy that may have far-reaching impacts on California businesses. Some noteworthy bills currently pending include the following: AB 242: Privacy Policy 100 Words On…
Apr 26
Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage Rule, Effective January 2014, and Its Potential Impact on Mortgage Lenders and Borrower

Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage Rule, Effective January 2014, and Its Potential Impact on Mortgage Lenders and Borrower

It is well known that in the years leading up to the financial crisis, too many mortgages were made to consumers without taking into account a consumer's ability to repay the loans, contributing to a mortgage crisis that led to a serious…
Apr 16
Important Forms, including the Newly Revised I-9 Form, that All California Employers Must Fill Out After Hiring New Employee

Important Forms, including the Newly Revised I-9 Form, that All California Employers Must Fill Out After Hiring New Employee

On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new version of the Form I-9, Employee Eligibility Verification. While employers may continue to use prior versions of the form, dated 02/02/09 and 08/07/09,…

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Bailey Class Action Daily

Covers class action issues, both in California and Nationwide. By Matt C. Bailey.

http://www.baileydaily.com/

May 13
Fourth District Reverses Prior Meal/Rest Period Certification Opinion Based On Brinker, Orders “On-Duty” Break Theories To Be Certified On Behalf of Security Guard Class: Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc.

Fourth District Reverses Prior Meal/Rest Period Certification Opinion Based On Brinker, Orders “On-Duty” Break Theories To Be Certified On Behalf of Security Guard Class: Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc.

On May 10, 2013, the Fourth District Court of Appeal (Division Three) reversed its prior opinion in Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc., 185 Cal. App. 4th 1363 (2010), which had affirmed the trial court’s denial of certification…
Mar 20
Northern District Certifies Unpaid Wage Claims on Behalf of Technicians Alleging Required Commute Time in Company-Issued Vehicles Was Not Compensated: Gonzales v. Simplexgrinnell LP

Northern District Certifies Unpaid Wage Claims on Behalf of Technicians Alleging Required Commute Time in Company-Issued Vehicles Was Not Compensated: Gonzales v. Simplexgrinnell LP

On February 12, 2013, Northern District Court Judge Richard Seeborg granted certification of unpaid wage claims in Gonzales v. Simplexgrinnell LP, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 31627 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 12, 2013) on behalf of a class comprised of…
Jan 25
California Supreme Court Concludes That UCL Is Governed by Common Law Accrual Rules, Including Doctrine Of “Continuous Accrual”: Aryeh v. Canon Business Solution

California Supreme Court Concludes That UCL Is Governed by Common Law Accrual Rules, Including Doctrine Of “Continuous Accrual”: Aryeh v. Canon Business Solution

On January 24, 2013, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in Aryeh v. Canon Business Solutions, Inc., __ Cal. 4th __ (2013) [2013 Cal. LEXIS 480], which – as previously discussed here – addressed the Second…

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Los Angeles Bankruptcy Law Monitor

Covers bankruptcy, debt collection, and foreclosures. By Christine Wilton.

http://www.losangelesbankruptcylawmonitor.com

May 13
6 Steps To Financial Freedom From Debt

6 Steps To Financial Freedom From Debt

You're in debt up to your eyeballs and the prospects of paying it all back can take more than a decade to clear the way. You're not getting any younger and have plans to either keep your current home, or buy a…
May 7
Student Loan Debt: The Right Choice of Repayment Can Save Thousand

Student Loan Debt: The Right Choice of Repayment Can Save Thousand

Last year I successfully discharged more than $57,000.00 in student loan debt for my clients through a bankruptcy lawsuit against their student loan lender. Since then, I have spoken with consumers all over the country suffering from student…
Apr 29
Cracks In The Student Loan Hardship Discharge Wall

Cracks In The Student Loan Hardship Discharge Wall

This article was written by Jeffrey Jackson, Esq. (Licensed in Indiana) and posted here as a guest blogger post. This week, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago found that there can be a discharge in a student loan case if the right…

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Palo Alto Estate Planning Blog

Covers tax planning, estate planning, trusts, wills and charitable giving. By Finch Montgomery Wright LLP.

http://www.paloaltoestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

May 12
Lessons From Literature: War and Peace and Outdated Will

Lessons From Literature: War and Peace and Outdated Will

I can't help myself, I see estate planning angles everywhere. Welcome to a new, recurrent, feature of this blog: Lessons from Literature. Whenever I read a good book with an estate planning angle, I'll share it with you here. Recently, as…
May 12
Mother's Day Thought: Create Durable Powers of Attorney for Your College Kid

Mother's Day Thought: Create Durable Powers of Attorney for Your College Kid

It's mother's day and I'm thinking about the fact that my daughter goes to college soon. She also turns eighteen years old in November, and, in addition to the new camera she thinks that she wants for a present, I'm going to surprise her…
Apr 8
The Kiddie Tax Explained

The Kiddie Tax Explained

It's that time of year! We are all thinking about taxes, but here's a tax you may not have given much thought to: the Kiddie Tax. This is a tax that was imposed as a way to prevent high tax bracket parents from shifting income to their lower…

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Hendrickson & Associates Blog

Covers divorce in California.

http://www.yourlawcenter.com/blog/

May 12
10 Fun Activities Dads Can Do With Kid

10 Fun Activities Dads Can Do With Kid

The statistics are clear; when fathers are involved in their children’s lives, the children are healthier, do better in school, and learn more. Take a look at some of these statistics: Preschoolers with actively involved fathers…
Apr 16
How to Cope With and Prevent Parental Alienation Syndrome

How to Cope With and Prevent Parental Alienation Syndrome

A dispute over child custody is very common in a divorce case. Frequently, however, the negative comments of one parent in a child custody dispute will cause children to suddenly become emotionally distant with or exclude the other parent.…
Apr 5
5 Tips on How to be a Better Stepparent

5 Tips on How to be a Better Stepparent

Blended families are more common than ever these days. Blended families are most often comprised of parents who have remarried, and each has children. According to the National Stepfamily Resource Center, 75% of divorced people…

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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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Orange County Criminal Defense…

Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal law, juvenile law, and domestic violence. By the Law Offices of Rudolph E. Loewenstein.

http://www.orangecountycriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

May 10
A Jury of Your Peers in Orange County, CA?

A Jury of Your Peers in Orange County, CA?

Recently I visited the ongoing trial of a man accused of murder. The defendant was a Hispanic man in his twenties and was an admitted member of a Hispanic gang in Santa Ana. I walked into the courtroom, sat down and took a look at the jury.…
Apr 2
California Court Funding

California Court Funding

The court system has suffered profound funding losses in the past several years. Year after year the legislature cuts the court's funding until now it has reached crisis proportions. Layoffs of court personnel have caused delays in access…
Mar 25
The Loneliness of the Hold Out Juror

The Loneliness of the Hold Out Juror

What happens when just one of twelve refuses to vote for guilty? That juror becomes the Hold Out Juror. It takes twelve guilty votes to convict. A jury has twelve members. All twelve have to agree and vote for guilt before a guilty…

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California Injury Attorney Blog

Covers California car accident, malpractice and products liability law. By Hersh & Hersh.

http://www.californiainjuryattorneysblog.com/

May 10
Patient Warning: da Vinci Surgical Robot Maker Issues Urgent Notice

Patient Warning: da Vinci Surgical Robot Maker Issues Urgent Notice

Intuitive Surgical, which makes the da Vinci surgical robot has just issued a notification, but not just any notification, this one is marked urgent and it is making national news. We learned of this independently, because we closely follow…
May 9
Bay Area Mourns After Tragic Limo Fire

Bay Area Mourns After Tragic Limo Fire

There are times in our community when tragedy strikes and we all feel it. The horrific limo fire and loss of life on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge last week is felt by many across the Bay Area. So much so that the California Highway Patrol has…
May 7
Single Vehicle Accident Ends in Tragedy for Driver

Single Vehicle Accident Ends in Tragedy for Driver

We all want to be safe on the roads and learn to drive defensively. But sometimes serious injury and loss of life can occur with only a single vehicle. Single vehicle crashes can actually be more dangerous than many other types of crashes.…

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San Jose Estate Planning Attorney…

San Jose Estate Planning Attorney Blog

Covers estate planning. By Serbin Law Offices.

http://www.serbinlawoffices.com/blog.html

May 10
Best Mother's Day Gift Ever? The Kids Protection Planning Kit®

Best Mother's Day Gift Ever? The Kids Protection Planning Kit®

By now, the flood of floral commercials has already reminded us that Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12. But before you plunk down a good chunk of change on something that will wilt and die in a week or so, consider a gift that is truly…
May 2
What We Can Learn From Downton Abbey About Estate Planning

What We Can Learn From Downton Abbey About Estate Planning

Downton Abbey - the British drama about the fortunes and misfortunes of an aristocratic British family in the early 20th century that has taken American audiences by storm - gets most of its gripping plot twists as the result of a number of…
Apr 25
The Digital Afterlife Debate: What Happens to Your Online Assets After You're Gone

The Digital Afterlife Debate: What Happens to Your Online Assets After You're Gone

The digital afterlife debate over who owns the online assets of someone who has died has been in the news recently, brought to light by several families whose children have died tragically and who want access to their child's online accounts…

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Orange County DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers California DUI news and legal developments. By William Weinberg.

http://www.orangecountyduilawyerblog.com/

May 9
Santa Ana Police Crack Down On DUI Driver

Santa Ana Police Crack Down On DUI Driver

As the summer approaches, students head home from college and that California fun in the sun state of mind sets in, Orange County law enforcement agencies are gearing up for one of the busiest DUI seasons. In an effort to crackdown on…
May 2
Forced Blood Draws Now Require a Warrant in DUI Case

Forced Blood Draws Now Require a Warrant in DUI Case

Up until last week, the law allowed police officers to forcibly draw blood from any person suspected of driving under the influence, if that person refused to voluntarily submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine. The U.S.…
Apr 15
California Law Regarding DUI Priors From Other State

California Law Regarding DUI Priors From Other State

Do prior convictions for DUIs in other states qualify as priors in California? The answer is yes, but, according to California law, it must be a "qualifying offense", meaning that the prior must have the same elements as a conviction for…

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Santa Rosa Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal law. By Applegate Law Office.

http://www.charles-applegate.com/

May 9
Frankly, Dear Prisoners, California Doesn't Give a Damn

Frankly, Dear Prisoners, California Doesn't Give a Damn

Why do you need to hire the best lawyer you can find? Because when it comes to your health and well-being, I almost suspect that the state of California doesn't give a damn whether you live or die. Wait -- that's not true. Based on the way…
Apr 11
The Long, Fumbling, And Arbitrary Arm Of The Law (Just Hung Up On You)

The Long, Fumbling, And Arbitrary Arm Of The Law (Just Hung Up On You)

As we all know (myself from expensive personal experience), it is illegal to talk on the phone while driving a car. And as all of us -- well, all of us except the California Supreme Court -- also know, a modern 'smart' phone is a lot more…
Apr 2
What Is A Safe Amount To Drink If You Drive?

What Is A Safe Amount To Drink If You Drive?

This is a common-enough question, and it's also intelligent, reasonable, and responsible. And like many similar questions, the answer is surprising. The answer is 'Nothing - nothing at all.' If you listen to your lawyer -- and you…

Rank this Week: 3719

Business, Entertainment, Sports &…

Business, Entertainment, Sports & Technology (B.E.S.T.) Law Blog

Covers business, copyright, entertainment, IP and technology law. By ARC Law Group.

http://best.arclg.com/

May 8
ARC Law Group: April Newsletter

ARC Law Group: April Newsletter

Welcome to the month of May. Graduation season is here, and Jeff and I would like to send out big congratulations to law clerks Katherine West, Will Dugoni and Ben Shaw. Enjoy the ceremony, the party and the short break…and then get…
May 6
The Legal Ethics of Podcasting

The Legal Ethics of Podcasting

by Leslie O'Callaghan The following article discusses the various legal issues related to online advertising for lawyers.. I. Introduction Radio and television advertising has often been mocked as sensationalist and dramatic. Although these…
May 1
Podcast: Business Entitie

Podcast: Business Entitie

Podcast: Business Entities This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, we get down to business with a discussion on business entities. Corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), partnerships, sole…

Rank this Week: 3436

Cal Biz Lit

Covers California litigation issues, including product liability, busines litigation, Proposition 65, Unfair Competition Law, and employment litigation. By Bruce Nye.

http://www.calbizlit.com/cal_biz_lit/

May 8
Governor Brown's Proposition 65 Proposals: Real Reform, or Reform Lite?

Governor Brown's Proposition 65 Proposals: Real Reform, or Reform Lite?

Amidst much fanfare, California Governor Jerry Brown announced yesterday his support for a variety of changes to California's Proposition 65, which is well-known to readers of Cal Biz Lit and officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and…
Sep 18
Major California Rule Change For Depositions Takes Place In 2013

Major California Rule Change For Depositions Takes Place In 2013

It's been quite a long time since the California legislature turned its attention to civil discovery. But man, they sure did this time. Yesterday, the Governor signed AB1875,
May 29
The Rich Are Different Than You and Me . . . .

The Rich Are Different Than You and Me . . . .

The rich are different than you and me. They have more money. -- Famous phony quote of conversation between F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway.

Rank this Week: 2772

Family Law Guy

Features California family law news, views, and ruminations. By Richard Gould-Saltman.

http://familylawguy.blogspot.com/

May 8
Three More States Vote On Same-Sex Marriage/Domestic Partnerships This Month

Three More States Vote On Same-Sex Marriage/Domestic Partnerships This Month

Rhode Island, Delaware, and Minnesota.
Apr 29
A Divorce App?

A Divorce App?

Per the Wall Street Journal, a new online "divorce manager"
Mar 6
The Breakfast of Family Lawyers?

The Breakfast of Family Lawyers?

Huevos Divorciados, or Divorced Eggs!

Rank this Week: 1648

Autolaw

Covers issues and legal challenges facing California auto dealers. By Chris Bruni.

http://autolaw.typepad.com/autolaw/

May 8
New York Auto Show a/ka "The Big Apple!" I…

New York Auto Show a/ka "The Big Apple!" I recently attended the New York Auto Show--what a scene! While my 11 year old son didn't pick up a Corvette, it sure was a popular attraction. The new C7 promises to...
Apr 11
Arbitration is Good

Arbitration is Good

In some cases, parties may prefer arbitration over the time and expense of a jury trial. Not in all cases, just in some. In a recent 2nd District opinion, the Appellate Court held that a dealership had a right to...
Feb 28
Hyundai to Settle MPG Claim

Hyundai to Settle MPG Claim

Wow. Does anyone really believe the EPA mileage estimates that are attached to new car window stickers? Apparently some Hyundai drivers do. And apparently Hyundai is being held to those estimates. Automotive News is reporting that Hyundai…

Rank this Week: 2910

Ribbons and Red Tape

Discusses horses and the laws that affect the equine world. By Corinna M. W. Charlton.

http://ribbonsandredtape.blogspot.com/

May 7
Emotional and Legally: How do I know if a Horse is Right for Me?

Emotional and Legally: How do I know if a Horse is Right for Me?

Both longtime horsemen and first time horse owners or lessees ask the same question: How do I know if a horse is right for me?Horse sales can often ride the fringe of unscrupulous dealings- there can be hidden commissions or agendas, or…
Apr 19
Not Going Away: Dealing with a Lawsuit

Not Going Away: Dealing with a Lawsuit

I'm not going away, I'm not going Say goodbye forever, I'll wait for you in no man's land …
Mar 28
There are TWO things that are certain in life....

There are TWO things that are certain in life....

1. Your worst horse wouldn't be harmed if he was set loose on a freeway at rush hour, but your best horse will somehow injure himself in a rolling green idyllic pasture;2. The one day you choose to just "hop on" without a helmet will be the…

Rank this Week: 3721

On the Observation Deck

Covers personal injury, toxic torts, employment, business disputes and weddings. BY Christie Asselin.

http://ontheobservationdeck.blogspot.com/

May 7
10 Carat Broken Heart

10 Carat Broken Heart

From The Buffalo News:By Dan Herbeck | News Staff Reporter , Mark Gaughan | News Sports Reporter | @gggaughanon May 6, 2013 - 9:54 PM, updated May 6, 2013 at 10:16 PMBuffalo Bills football star…
Mar 29
The Judge In The Encinitas USD Yoga Case Admits To... Stretching. Controversy Erupts Over The Lotus Flower.

The Judge In The Encinitas USD Yoga Case Admits To... Stretching. Controversy Erupts Over The Lotus Flower.

Judge Meyer, the judge presiding over the yoga case in which parents of students in the Encinitas USD are requesting an injunction prohibiting the teaching of yoga in school, revealed this week that he has been attending yoga classes for 6…
Mar 1
The Top 5 Take Away Messages From The UCLA Westside Network’s Entrepreneur Panel

The Top 5 Take Away Messages From The UCLA Westside Network’s Entrepreneur Panel

One of my volunteer “side hustles” is as the Special Events Co-Chair for the UCLA Alumni Association Westside Network. This board position grants me the opportunity to work with some awesome people, engage in the community,…

Rank this Week: 3851

Smaller Reporting Company's…

Smaller Reporting Company's Securities Blog

Covers securities law issues for entrepreneurs, emerging companies, investors and shareholders. By Stoecklein Law Group, LLP.

http://slgsecurities.com/

May 7
General Solicitation, Where Are You?

General Solicitation, Where Are You?

The Jumpstart our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) was signed into law on April 5, 2012 and was to (among other things) allow businesses to generally solicit investors for certain securities offerings as well as create…
Apr 24
Japanese Fashion Chain UNIQLO Introduces Worldwide Equal Pay System Across Its Store

Japanese Fashion Chain UNIQLO Introduces Worldwide Equal Pay System Across Its Store

Reblogged from RocketNews24: Tadashi Yanai, chairman and director of Fast Retailing and the main force behind the expansion of Japanese clothes retailer UNIQLO, has recently made public his intentions to introduce a worldwide universal wage…
Apr 22
'The startup is you!' Upstart gets $5.9M to help investors back college grad

'The startup is you!' Upstart gets $5.9M to help investors back college grad

Reblogged from VentureBeat: Upstart, the startup that can help recent graduates step off the treadmill of a corporate career, just closed its first round of funding. The San Francisco-based company, which has been described as a…

Rank this Week: 3845

San Diego Trademark Attorney Blog

Covers trademark law, including trademark litigation, infringement, registration and application issues. By Mandour & Associates, APC.

http://www.sandiegotrademarkattorney.pro/

May 7
Nike and Under Armour Battle Over "I Will" Trademark

Nike and Under Armour Battle Over "I Will" Trademark

San Diego - In February of this year Under Armour, Inc. filed a complaint against Nike, Inc. claiming that Nike was infringing on Under Armour's "I Will" trademark. In response, on Monday Nike filed a response which seeks a declaratory…
Apr 18
Carpet Company Sued Over Use of "Wild Kingdom" Trademark

Carpet Company Sued Over Use of "Wild Kingdom" Trademark

San Diego - Couristan Inc., a carpeting and rug manufacturer based in New Jersey, was sued in Nebraska federal court last week by Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. The lawsuit involves a recently released line of faux animal skin carpets…
Apr 2
Disney Wins Dismissal in Feud Over TINKERBELL Trademark

Disney Wins Dismissal in Feud Over TINKERBELL Trademark

San Diego - A 3-way dispute over the rights to use TINKERBELL as a trademark for cosmetics ended when a panel of three judges determined that Icebox-Scoops, Inc., a Dutch company, could not maintain a lawsuit against Walt Disney Co. …

Rank this Week: 3058

Bay Area Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers criminal law and criminal defense issues. By Dudek & Cintean, LLP

http://www.bayareacriminallawyersblog.com/

May 6
Oregon Man Arrested in Bay Area for Carjacking and Other Offense

Oregon Man Arrested in Bay Area for Carjacking and Other Offense

According to reports, a man from North Bend, Oregon arrested in the Bay Area has been accused of a crime spree that included a murder, carjacking and a second attempted carjacking which was successfully diffused by the would be…
Apr 24
San Jose Woman Faces Charges Related to Alleged Attempted Kidnapping

San Jose Woman Faces Charges Related to Alleged Attempted Kidnapping

A San Jose woman accused of kidnapping an 11 month old baby, who was a passenger in the back seat of the car she allegedly stole, appeared in court Monday. Karla Hernandez has been charged with car theft, child endangerment, and…
Apr 7
Coffee Attacks Result in Assault Charges for Two Bay Area Men

Coffee Attacks Result in Assault Charges for Two Bay Area Men

Two unrelated cases in which hot coffee was thrown onto victims are being investigated by San Francisco prosecutors. Late last month, a man allegedly attacked the leader of an AA meeting which he was attending by throwing it towards him. The…

Rank this Week: 4132

California Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers California lemon law. By Mark F. Anderson.

http://www.californialemonlawlawyerblog.com/

May 6
Bill to Bar Car Dealers from Selling Cars with Open Safety Recalls Advances in CA Legislature

Bill to Bar Car Dealers from Selling Cars with Open Safety Recalls Advances in CA Legislature

Yesterday, the California Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee voted 4-2 to pass first-in-the-nation legislation to bar used car dealers from selling, renting, leasing, loaning, or otherwise transferring ownership of used vehicles that have…
May 4
SF Chron Reports on How Car-Title Loans Are Driving People into A Deep Hole

SF Chron Reports on How Car-Title Loans Are Driving People into A Deep Hole

The SF Chronicle has a fine report on the car-title loan business in California. Car-title loans" aka auto-equity loans were taken out by 38,000 people in 2011 in California. Any owner with equity in a car (meaning they own it outright or…
Apr 24
Car Dealers Sue Carfax in Antitrust Suit

Car Dealers Sue Carfax in Antitrust Suit

An East Coast law firm has filed an antitrust and monopolization case against Carfax alleging it hs become a monopoly in the business of issuing vehicle history reports (VHR) with a 90% share of the market. The complaint alleges Carfax has…

Rank this Week: 4198

Brand Ventures IP Law Blog

Covers trademarks, brands, and relevant issues such as valuation, protection, registration, and emerging promotional platforms.

http://brandventures.blogspot.com/

May 5
The End of The United Stated Patent and Trademark Agency?

The End of The United Stated Patent and Trademark Agency?

Brand Ventures IP Law's Blog is back to weekly postings, and ideally, we will be cross-linking content with our other social media platforms (Brand Ventures IP Law's Facebook Page, Brand Venture's Twitter Feed, and the admittedly long overdue…
Jan 23
The Emergence of Personal Branding in Professional Sport

The Emergence of Personal Branding in Professional Sport

For years, athletic leagues, collegiate sports associations, and professional teams have dominated the savvy use of intellectual property procurement to solidify their ownership of not only the teams, leagues and associations…
Jan 20
PromoJam 2.0 - Two More Days...

PromoJam 2.0 - Two More Days...

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Rank this Week: 3685

San Francisco Injury Attorney Blog

Covers automobile accidents, medical malpractice and wrongful death. By Callaway & Wolf.

http://www.sanfranciscoinjuryattorneysblog.com/

May 3
Family Sues City, County, School District for Fatal Accident at 'Intersection of Death'

Family Sues City, County, School District for Fatal Accident at 'Intersection of Death'

A horrific accident at a Watts intersection did permanent damage to a Los Angeles family, leaving a father dead and a daughter suffering from severe and permanent physical injuries. According to a lawsuit the family recently filed, the…
Apr 26
Woman sues after post-operative infection costs her arms, leg

Woman sues after post-operative infection costs her arms, leg

A woman who entered a Torrance hospital for a routine surgical operation witnessed one of a patient's worst nightmares: a procedure gone horribly wrong and massively injuries as a result. In a lawsuit, the woman claims that malpractice…
Apr 16
Football star's family sues NFL for hiding brain injury risk

Football star's family sues NFL for hiding brain injury risk

A former professional football star's tragic suicide has taken another turn, with his family suing the National Football League for wrongful death, accusing the league of hiding the true extent of the risk of brain injury to its players, the…

Rank this Week: 4626

Marin DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI and traffic ticket defense. By Law Office of John Stanko.

http://www.marinduilawyerblog.com/

May 3
Marin County DUI Cops out for Cinco de Mayo Weekend

Marin County DUI Cops out for Cinco de Mayo Weekend

The Marin County Avoid the 13 has County wide drunk driving saturation patrols planned for this weekend. Drivers planning on celebrating Cinco de Mayo by drinking margaritas, tequila, or cerveza should also plan on having a designated driver.…
Apr 29
Marin County 3rd Offense DUI dismissed

Marin County 3rd Offense DUI dismissed

A Petaluma man arrested in September 2012 for DUI has his case dismissed after his attorney, John Stanko, convinces the District Attorney that their evidence was insufficient to support a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt. The driver was…
Apr 25
El Cerrito Police Arrest 4 for DUI

El Cerrito Police Arrest 4 for DUI

The City of El Cerrito Police Department made four arrests for driving under the influence between April 12 and April 15, 2013. A 32 year old Vallejo man was arrested on April 12 for driving under the influence of alcohol...

Rank this Week: 4646

Noah F. Schwinghamer Blog

Cover personal injury.

http://www.nfsesq.com/blog/

May 3
Can Defense Doctors Take a Medical History at Defense Medical Examination

Can Defense Doctors Take a Medical History at Defense Medical Examination

In personal injury cases, the defense attorney is allowed to hire a doctor to examine the plaintiff and offer medical opinions at trial. Much like the doctors hired by the tobacco industry that routinely find that smoking is harmless, these…
Mar 4
Sacramento Court Civil Filing Guideline

Sacramento Court Civil Filing Guideline

(Rev February 22, 2013) CIVIL FRONT FILING COUNTER The Civil Front Filing Counter ONLY accepts the following documents for filing: Application for Discovery Subpoena – Out of State Application and Order for Appearance and Examination…
Oct 30
Absolute Risk vs. Relative Risk in Personal Injury Lawsuit

Absolute Risk vs. Relative Risk in Personal Injury Lawsuit

I. Introduction This article discusses the concepts of Absolute Risk and Relative Risk and how they relate to lawsuits. The purpose of this article is to show one way the insurance industry uses faulty logic to defend claims of injured…

Rank this Week: 3309

San Francisco Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business entity formation and business law issues. By Kabak Law Group.

http://www.sanfranciscobusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 2
Government and Tech Industry Move to Prevent Trade Secret Theft, Both by Employees and Outsider

Government and Tech Industry Move to Prevent Trade Secret Theft, Both by Employees and Outsider

Protection of trade secrets is a critical component of business success, especially in the technology sector. Software and other tech companies have long known that they must guard their developing work against competitors, but a recent study…
Apr 25
EULAs May Prohibit Resale by Consumers of Software, Other Copyrighted Material

EULAs May Prohibit Resale by Consumers of Software, Other Copyrighted Material

When a copyright owner sells a copy of their work, they retain the right to sell or distribute additional copies. A consumer who purchases copyrighted material, such as a book, a CD or DVD, or software, is limited to personal use of the…
Apr 22
SEC Clarifies Rule Regarding Disclosure of Nonpublic Information by Public-Traded Companies via Social Media

SEC Clarifies Rule Regarding Disclosure of Nonpublic Information by Public-Traded Companies via Social Media

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently reported on an investigation into whether a Silicon Valley technology company complied with Regulation FD. "Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act…

Rank this Week: 3237

San Diego Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers drug crimes, violent crimes, and DUI news. By Gedulin & Greany.

http://www.sandiegocriminallawyer-blog.com/

May 2
Domestic Violence: San Diego Criminal Lawyer update on Domestic Battery Law

Domestic Violence: San Diego Criminal Lawyer update on Domestic Battery Law

DOMESTIC BATTERY: California Penal Code (PC) Section 243(e)(1) In California, domestic violence is often referred to as domestic battery, spousal abuse, domestic abuse, or spousal battery. If you are charged for domestic battery under this…
Apr 29
California Child Abuse Laws from San Diego criminal lawyer update

California Child Abuse Laws from San Diego criminal lawyer update

California's Child Abuse Law: Penal Code (PC) 273(d) Over the past several decades, California has increased the punishment and penalties for those convicted of child abuse. Although child abuse is a very serious situation when the claim…
Apr 26
Criminal Lawyer San Diego Report: Child Abuse and Child Endangerment law

Criminal Lawyer San Diego Report: Child Abuse and Child Endangerment law

California's Child Endangerment Law: Penal Code (PC) 273(a) Under California laws, child abuse is taken very seriously. Over the past 25 years, the child abuse laws have increased and have changed, making the punishment and penalties more…

Rank this Week: 4023

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…

Rank this Week: 4124

Montag Law blog

Covers current immigration legal issues. By Jonathan D. Montag.

http://www.montaglaw.com/blog

May 1
Is USCIS becoming more exact in making you wait?

Is USCIS becoming more exact in making you wait?

It may be anticipation that makes you wait in the song (and ketchup commercial), but in real life it is USCIS that makes you wait. A trip to the Asylum Office in Anaheim, California, can mean reporting for a 6:30 a.m. interview and being…
Apr 23
A little rain on the Moncrieffe parade

A little rain on the Moncrieffe parade

On April 23, 2013, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Moncrieffe v. Holder. In the case, a man, appropriately Mr. Moncrieffe, got convicted of a marijuana distribution crime in Georgia. Drug distribution felonies are categorized as…
Apr 21
Marathon bombing case shines light on USCIS’s atrocious CARRP program

Marathon bombing case shines light on USCIS’s atrocious CARRP program

One of the questions applicants for citizenship can be asked as part of the civics test which is part of the process of naturalization is, “What is the rule of law?” (Question 12). The possible answers are: Everyone must…

Rank this Week: 5089

California Patent Attorney Blog

Covers patent litigation and infringement.

http://www.californiapatentattorney.pro/

May 1
MasterCard Sued in Virtual Payment Patent Infringement Case

MasterCard Sued in Virtual Payment Patent Infringement Case

California - An inventor by the name of John D'Agostino filed a complaint in a Delaware U.S. District Court accusing MasterCard, Inc. of infringing on his patent for a "System and method for performing secure credit card transactions". …
Apr 17
CBS and NBC Sued in Podcasting Patent Infringement Case

CBS and NBC Sued in Podcasting Patent Infringement Case

California - Both CBS Corp. and NBC Universal Media LLC were sued in separate Texas federal court actions by Personal Audio LLC, a Beaumont, Texas company who claims to be "pioneers in playlists and podcasting." The lawsuits stem from claims…
Mar 28
ITC Sides with Microsoft in Patent Claim

ITC Sides with Microsoft in Patent Claim

California - The long, on-going battle between Microsoft Corp. and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (owned by Google) over the Xbox 360 gaming console could be coming to end based on the most recent decision by the International Trade Commission. …

Rank this Week: 3059

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