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Wage Law

Covers California wage and hour law. By Walsh & Walsh.

http://www.californiawagelaw.com/wage_law/

May 16
No, Samy, the Tips Belong to the Server

No, Samy, the Tips Belong to the Server

Have you seen the epic meltdown on Chef Gordon Ramsey's show "Kitchen Nightmares" feating Amy's Baking Company? This is quite possibly the greatest public relations failure by a small business that I've ever witnessed. As a wage and…
Mar 1
SCOTUS Hears Argument in American Express v. Italian Colors Restaurant

SCOTUS Hears Argument in American Express v. Italian Colors Restaurant

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant, an arbitration class action waiver case from the Second Circuit that could expand or reduce the scope of AT&T Mobility LLC v.…
Feb 28
Wage Cheats in Chinatown

Wage Cheats in Chinatown

We love Chinatown, but it is teeming with employers who oppress their laborers and refuse to pay minimum wage and overtime, or violate other labor laws such as those requiring meal and rest breaks. The latest violator is Dick Lee...

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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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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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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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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
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Rank this Week: 2829

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…

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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…

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California Securities Fraud Lawyer…

California Securities Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers securities regulation, fiduciaries, and securities disputes news and updates. Published By Alcala Law Firm.

http://www.californiasecuritiesfraudlawyerblog.com/

Apr 26
Securities America Fined $100,000 Over IMH Secured Loan Fund & Medical Capital Sales Practice

Securities America Fined $100,000 Over IMH Secured Loan Fund & Medical Capital Sales Practice

Securities America, Inc. has entered into a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and will pay a fine of $100,000 in connection with the sale of two private placements. As part of the settlement, Securities…
Apr 2
UBS Willow Fund L.L.C. Class Action Update

UBS Willow Fund L.L.C. Class Action Update

On December 20, 2012, a class action complaint was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or held the UBS Willow Fund L.L.C. at any time after January 1, 2008. The matter of Ken Boudreau vs. UBS Willow Management L.L.C, UBS…
Feb 27
Update: FINRA Appeals Charles Schwab Class Action Ban

Update: FINRA Appeals Charles Schwab Class Action Ban

This is an update to our February 21, 2013, blog post: Charles Schwab Allowed to Prevent Customer Class Action Lawsuits. Yesterday, a spokesperson for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced that an appeal had been…

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California Land Use Blog

Covers land use law for developers, owners and businesses. By Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://landuselaw.jmbm.com/

Apr 25
CEQA Claimants Be Warned: New California Court of Appeal Opinion Holds That CEQA Filing Deadlines are Mandatory and Not Subject to Extension for Good Cause

CEQA Claimants Be Warned: New California Court of Appeal Opinion Holds That CEQA Filing Deadlines are Mandatory and Not Subject to Extension for Good Cause

By Matthew Hinks Statues of limitations issues frequently loom large in litigation under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and can confound litigants and their counsel. Depending on the challenge being made and the context…
Mar 22
Endangered Species Act to Trump Mining Claims: Supreme Court Lets Stand Ninth Circuit Ruling in Karuk Tribe of California v. U.S. Forest Service

Endangered Species Act to Trump Mining Claims: Supreme Court Lets Stand Ninth Circuit Ruling in Karuk Tribe of California v. U.S. Forest Service

By Scott Castro On March 19, 2013, U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the ruling in Karuk Tribe of California v. U.S. Forest Service, a Ninth Circuit en banc decision broadly construing the scope of the Endangered Species Act…
Mar 14
JMBM 2013 California Real Estate Survey finds opportunities moving from distressed properties to more normalized real estate

JMBM 2013 California Real Estate Survey finds opportunities moving from distressed properties to more normalized real estate

To review the statistical results of the survey, click here. JMBM's Real Estate Group recently polled nearly 200 California real estate professionals, gathering their views about the California real estate market and their expectations for…

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Environmental Legal Blogs

Covers asbestos, biomonitoring, CERCLA, endangered species, EPA, ethanol, global warming, and toxic torts. By Stephen Holzer.

http://environmentallegal.blogs.com/sholzer/

Apr 22
Central Valley Business Times-State fails to spend federal fund

Central Valley Business Times-State fails to spend federal fund

California is sitting on nearly half a billion dollars in federal money for clean water projects and because it’s been so slow in spending it, the federal government may cut further funds. via www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com
Apr 16
Climate scientists struggle to explain warming slowdown

Climate scientists struggle to explain warming slowdown

(Reuters) - Scientists are struggling to explain a slowdown in climate change that has exposed gaps in their understanding and defies a rise in global greenhouse gas emissions. Often focused on century-long trends, most climate models failed…
Mar 20
GABELLI V. SECURITIES EXCH. COMM'N.

GABELLI V. SECURITIES EXCH. COMM'N.

In this decision (No. 11-1274.) , issued February 27, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the Commission was subject to the general statute of limitations (5 years) for bringing civil actions for alleged fraud violations of federal…

Rank this Week: 2804

Orange County Employment Attorney…

Orange County Employment Attorney Blog

Published By Workplace Justice Advocates, PLC

http://www.orangecountyemploymentattorneyblog.com/

Apr 15
Firm Defeats Summary Judgment by Biogen Idec, Inc. on Disability Discrimination, Failure to Provide Accommodations, CFRA Violations and Failure to Engage in Interactive Proce

Firm Defeats Summary Judgment by Biogen Idec, Inc. on Disability Discrimination, Failure to Provide Accommodations, CFRA Violations and Failure to Engage in Interactive Proce

On Friday, April 12, 2013, our law firm defeated defendant Biogen Idec Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment and/or summary adjudication in Orange County Superior Court. Plaintiff, represented by our law firm, sued the pharmaceutical giant…
Apr 11
Actress Sharon Stone will Face a Harassment Suit by Former Nanny

Actress Sharon Stone will Face a Harassment Suit by Former Nanny

Wrongful termination lawsuits against Los Angeles celebrities are a hot topic. Erlinda T. Elemen, worked as a nanny for Sharon Stone, former model and actress, from 2006 to early 2011. Elemen claimed to have been fired from her position…
Apr 4
High End Beverly Hills Sushi Restaurant hit with Labor Violation Fine

High End Beverly Hills Sushi Restaurant hit with Labor Violation Fine

Beverly Hills, CA: Urasawa, the trendy and enormously expensive sushi restaurant, ranked 2nd most expensive restaurant by the Daily Meal, will have to pay its workers large amounts of fines totaling $65,785. Three of Urasawa's workers will…

Rank this Week: 2467

California Defamation Law Blog

By Adrianos Facchetti.

http://www.defamationlawblog.com/

Apr 5
How to stay in touch with the California Defamation Law Blog after Google Reader goes away

How to stay in touch with the California Defamation Law Blog after Google Reader goes away

For those of you who use Google Reader, here's a short video I created to let you know how you can continue receiving updates from the California Defamation Law Blog.
Mar 23
How to find the right lawyer for you

How to find the right lawyer for you

There are a number of competent defamation lawyers in Los Angeles to choose from. And I've written in the past about how to find and select the right one. But I thought I would revisit the issue given that I just stumbled across a great…
Mar 20
Anatomy of an Internet Defamation Lawsuit

Anatomy of an Internet Defamation Lawsuit

Every defamation attorney knows it's exceedingly easy to post something negative online. Whether it is on review sites like Yelp, CitySearch, or RipOffreport, any disgruntled person can ruin your business or reputation with a click of a…

Rank this Week: 2594

Sacramento Medical Malpractice…

Sacramento Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers California medical malpractice laws and issues. By Moseley Collins.

http://www.sacramentomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Apr 4
What Are Birth Injuries and What Causes Them?

What Are Birth Injuries and What Causes Them?

Any injury a child suffers at the time of delivery comes under the category of birth injuries. But it is important to note that birth injuries are different from birth defects. The reason is that birth defects, for the most part, are caused…
Mar 22
Hire A Medical Negligence Lawyer in California to Recover Compensation

Hire A Medical Negligence Lawyer in California to Recover Compensation

We know that medical doctors are very careful while treating a patient. Despite much care, accidents do happen due to a number of reasons. Sometimes, an injury occurred during a treatment that is minor and recovers in a few days or months. On…
Mar 12
What You Must Know About Medical Malpractice Settlements in California

What You Must Know About Medical Malpractice Settlements in California

What do you think about medical negligence settlements? You might be wondering why medical malpractice incidents happen in today’s technologically advanced world. Nowadays, health care laws have been formulated in order to prevent…

Rank this Week: 2677

California Criminal Defense…

California Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers California criminal offenses, laws and the criminal justice system. By Fakhimi & Associates.

http://www.californiacriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/

Mar 30
Santa Ana DUI Fatality Conviction Has Defendant Facing 16 Year

Santa Ana DUI Fatality Conviction Has Defendant Facing 16 Year

A 24-year-old Santa Ana man could serve the next 16 years behind bars, following his conviction on a string of felonies related to a DUI crash in November 2011 that resulted in the death of a 2-year-old boy. Santa Ana...
Mar 25
Former O.C. Sheriff Seeks Reprieve on Witness Tampering Charge

Former O.C. Sheriff Seeks Reprieve on Witness Tampering Charge

You may recall a handful of years ago that Orange County Sheriff Michal S. Carona was convicted in federal court on charges of witness tampering amid a grand jury investigation into law enforcement misdeeds. Orange County Criminal Defense…
Mar 17
Accused California Drug Dealer to Face Murder Charges for Overdose

Accused California Drug Dealer to Face Murder Charges for Overdose

There is no question that those caught trafficking in controlled substances in California are going to face serious charges, some of which could result in hard time. But murder? San Bernadino Criminal Defense Attorney Houman Fakhimi has…

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Mediation Matters

Covers mediation and negotiations. By Steve Mehta.

http://stevemehta.wordpress.com

Mar 20
Your “Likes” Can Reveal Your Personality

Your “Likes” Can Reveal Your Personality

Recently, I have been conducting some research on what items surrounding a person say about that person’s personality and then I was delighted to see a fascinating study on a related issue addressing people’s likes from Facebook.…
Mar 19
My final offer is a very Precise and Exact number.

My final offer is a very Precise and Exact number.

Here is a brief article in the Boston Globe regarding making and responding to offers. Many litigators consider this approach to be a sound negotiating strategy. Now there is some science to support it. “NEXT TIME YOU find…
Mar 11
Liar, Liar, Texts on Fire

Liar, Liar, Texts on Fire

You can’t go anywhere without someone texting you today. For some, text messages are the preferred source of communications. But how accurate are texts and can we rely on this form of communication? The reality is that text…

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Who Is Your Lawyer?

Covers intangible assets, fair use and parody. By Robert Scott Lawrence.

http://www.whoisyourlawyer.com

Mar 18
Faulkner Goes Folksy On Fair Use

Faulkner Goes Folksy On Fair Use

This Faulkner Goes Folksy On Fair Use appeared first on Who Is Your Lawyer?Given that Wilson is time-travelling back to 1920s Paris at the time he makes the statement, it’s more a reflection of his actual condition (i.e., the past is…
Dec 25
Trademarking Christma

Trademarking Christma

This Trademarking Christmas appeared first on Who Is Your Lawyer?Santa Claus as we know him today is the end-product of neo-Darwinian evolution, a marriage of disparate elements such as Odin leading the fey on the Wild Hunt
Dec 24
No News But Bad New

No News But Bad New

This No News But Bad News appeared first on Who Is Your Lawyer?We are a nation always on the go, our antennae always alert for the next morsel of current events, and from the moment we wake up information begins to accrete and expose itself…

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Legal Chic

Covers civil, business, and fashion law. By the Law Office of Judith E. Hoover.

http://jehoover.com/blog.html

Mar 2
MONDAY CIVIL LITGATION: DISCOVERY 101: RESPONDING TO DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS

MONDAY CIVIL LITGATION: DISCOVERY 101: RESPONDING TO DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS

MONDAY CIVIL LITGATION DISCOVERY 101: RESPONDING TO DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS 1. What is the time limit for responding to a Demand for Production of Documents? …
Aug 10
FASHION LAW FRIDAYS: COTTAGE INDUSTRIES AND THE MYTH OF THE $100 STARTUP

FASHION LAW FRIDAYS: COTTAGE INDUSTRIES AND THE MYTH OF THE $100 STARTUP

FASHION LAW FRIDAY: COTTAGE INDUSTRIES AND THE MYTH OF THE $100 STARTUP
Aug 8
BUSINESS WISDOM WEDNESDAYS: PARTNERSHIPS 101

BUSINESS WISDOM WEDNESDAYS: PARTNERSHIPS 101

BUSINESS WISDOM WEDNESDAYS: PARTNERSHIPS 101 This will be the first post in a series regarding partnerships. First, I will begin with an overview of what a partnership is and how it is formed. The next post in the series will…

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Trademark Blog of the Trademark…

Trademark Blog of the Trademark Lawyer's Mind

Discusses issues in intellectual property law and litigation. By Michael Cohen.

http://patentlawip.blogspot.com/

Feb 14
Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent's Trademark Update

Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent's Trademark Update

The sage continues, but this time the brawl between the two high-end fashion titans takes place in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Back in September of 2012, the Second Circuit issued an important fact specific ruling in…
Jan 25
Michael N. Cohen Super Lawyer

Michael N. Cohen Super Lawyer

Cohen IP Law Group, P.C. is once again pleased to announce the nomination of Michael N. Cohen for inclusion in the 2013 Southern California Rising Stars Super Lawyers® publication.Super Lawyers® is a listing of outstanding lawyers…
Dec 18
LAIPLA Blogger

LAIPLA Blogger

Cohen IP Law Group PC, is proud to announce that we are one of the select new bloggers for the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA). The blog can be viewed here:…

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Mesriani Law Group's Blog

Covers personal injury, employment law, social security, and corporate / business law litigation.

http://blog.mesrianilaw.com/

Feb 11
Applebee’s Employee Fired over Online Photo of Diner’s Note Complaining about Automated Tip

Applebee’s Employee Fired over Online Photo of Diner’s Note Complaining about Automated Tip

As previously reported, an Applebee’s employee was surprised upon seeing a note written in receipt that was left by the diner at the said restaurant. Apparently, as part of the restaurant’s policy, a tip has to be added…
Feb 7
Lady Gaga Faces Wage and Hour Claims Lawsuit Filed by Former Personal Assistant

Lady Gaga Faces Wage and Hour Claims Lawsuit Filed by Former Personal Assistant

The American singer-song writer Lady Gaga is now being sued by her personal assistant named Jennifer O’Neill for failing to pay her overtime work and for forcing her to sleep with her. Nevertheless, O’Neill confirmed that no …
Feb 4
Apple Finds Numbers of Labor Law Violation from Supplier

Apple Finds Numbers of Labor Law Violation from Supplier

After reviewing its Supplier Responsibility Progress Report for 2013, tech-giant Apple Inc. found several labor law violations committed by many of its suppliers in China. The said report highlighted its findings from the previous year among…

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Rushford & Bonotto, LLP Blog

Covers personal injury news.

http://www.sacramentopersonalinjurylawattorney.com/

Jan 29
DMV study looks at accidents involving drivers without license

DMV study looks at accidents involving drivers without license

A recent study conducted by the California Department of Motor Vehicles says that unlicensed drivers are the most hazardous motorists on the road. The study reportedly reviewed drivers over a 23-year period with revoked or suspended licenses…
Jan 21
Utah wrongful death case against Toyota settled before trial

Utah wrongful death case against Toyota settled before trial

Within weeks of its decision to settle a class-action suit involve customers claiming economic losses stemming from the recall of millions of vehicles due to sudden acceleration issues, Toyota Motor Corporation has reached a settlement with…
Jan 21
Young boy dies months after crash involving intoxicated, drugged driver

Young boy dies months after crash involving intoxicated, drugged driver

On Wednesday, a six-year-old Citrus Heights boy reportedly died of complications resulting from a car accident that took place back in October. The little boy and his 8-year-old brother were reportedly struck in a crosswalk as they walked to…

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San Diego Criminal Law Blog

Covers criminal law in the San Diego and Southern California area. By David Shapiro.

http://www.sandiegocriminalattorneyatlaw.com/category/news

Jan 22
San Diego Violent Crime Up

San Diego Violent Crime Up

The Federal Bureau of Investigation publishes numerous reports concerning crime trends throughout the country. There is always a time lag between the issuance of the information and the time-periods covered, and the figures are now in for the…
Jan 17
Domestic Violence News in San Diego

Domestic Violence News in San Diego

Two recent events in San Diego have once again brought the issue of domestic violence to the forefront. The first incident, which occurred in Tierrasanta on Monday of this week, began when a teenage boy heard arguing and a gunshot in his…
Jan 8
Marijuana Arrests Down Sharply in San Diego County

Marijuana Arrests Down Sharply in San Diego County

According to a recent article, the arrest rate in San Diego County has dropped to its lowest point in a decade, including a 90% decrease in marijuana-related charges between 2010 and 2011. SANDAG reports, in addition, that arrests of…

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California Labor and Employment…

California Labor and Employment Law

Covers employment discrimination, retaliation, and arbitration. By Eugene Lee.

http://www.calaborlaw.com

Jan 19
What Happens to Huge Verdicts AFTER the Headline

What Happens to Huge Verdicts AFTER the Headline

Multi-million dollar verdicts routinely headline the news. But what few seem to know is what happens to those verdicts long after the jury and the public have moved on. More often than not, those verdicts get cut down to size or get lost in a…
Jan 6
Largest Sexual Harassment Verdict in History – $168 Million

Largest Sexual Harassment Verdict in History – $168 Million

A Sacramento hospital has the dubious distinction of being hit with what may be the largest sexual harassment verdict in history. On August 7, 2008, Mercy General Hospital terminated Ani Chopourian, a 45-year-old former cardiac surgery…
Dec 24
Need Your Faith in Humanity Reaffirmed?

Need Your Faith in Humanity Reaffirmed?

Sometimes I go for days without opening a newspaper. It gets downright depressing reading about all the school shootings, political gridlock and homicides. But every now and then, I come across something that actually reaffirms my faith in…

Rank this Week: 2478

Riverside County Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Riverside County Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers Bankruptcy, foreclosure, law suits and settlements. Published By The Law Office of Christopher Hewitt

http://www.riversidecountybankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Dec 26
Using tax refund to pay for bankruptcy

Using tax refund to pay for bankruptcy

Tax refunds for many chapter 7 clients become the tool that allow them to straighten out there financial affairs. For more and more people straightening out their affairs means discharging unsecured debts and wiping out minimum monthly fees…
Nov 24
Have you been sued by Raymond Lee for Zwicker and Associates, I CAN HELP

Have you been sued by Raymond Lee for Zwicker and Associates, I CAN HELP

Raymond Lee sues a lot of people in southern california and in Riverside county where I typically practice. Most cases in my jurisdiction are heard in Indio and are often brought by American Express who sends a lot of there accounts to…
Nov 22
Household size in determining the length of a chapter 13 case or if you qualify for chapter 7

Household size in determining the length of a chapter 13 case or if you qualify for chapter 7

When looking at whether you qualify for bankruptcy as a chapter 7 or chapter 13 the size of your household makes a big difference. Chapter 7 allows you to not pay any money back to creditors whereas chapter 13 requires that you do a payment…

Rank this Week: 2628

Sonoma County Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Sonoma County Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers landlord-tenant, bankruptcy, small business and family law. By Richard C. Koman.

http://www.richardkoman.com

Dec 8
California eviction basic

California eviction basic

I wrote this step by step for Avvo a while back, called How to Evict a Tenant in California. It’s not just the basic procedures, but also gives a sense of the negotiation and settlement process that is key to working out a good deal. 1…
Sep 23
Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Created by: CollegeAtHome.com
Sep 23
Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Created by: CollegeAtHome.com

Rank this Week: 2630

Michigan Consumer Credit Law Blog

Covers debt collection, credit reports, and foreclosure defense. By Michigan Consumer Credit Lawyers.

http://micreditlawyerblog.com/

Nov 19
Accretive Health fined $2.5 Million for abusive collection practice

Accretive Health fined $2.5 Million for abusive collection practice

Accretive Health has been in the news for months now regarding their abusive and illegal debt collection practices in hospitals nationwide. Today we are celebrating the excellent news about the result of the Minnesota Attorney General’s…
Nov 12
Debt Collector Abuse on the Rise

Debt Collector Abuse on the Rise

Americans are generally good at living on credit. Between car loans, mortgages and credit cards, millions of Americans live daily on the financial edge, with significant debt. And some of us can’t pay on time, due to job losses, medical…
Nov 12
Top Five Ways to make the Fair Debt Collection Work for and Protect You

Top Five Ways to make the Fair Debt Collection Work for and Protect You

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law designed to help consumers fight against abusive and bullying debt collectors. Here are the top five ways that you can make the FDCPA protects you:

Rank this Week: 2577

Lawyer On A Leash Blog

Covers how to hire and work with a lawyer. By Gideon Grunfeld.

http://www.lawyeronaleash.com/index.php/blog/

Nov 1
Elite Document Technology Acquires Dallas based Peritia Data Discovery

Elite Document Technology Acquires Dallas based Peritia Data Discovery

Dallas, Texas -- November 01, 2012
Oct 19
Xact Data Discovery Acquirers Houston Based Flash Discovery

Xact Data Discovery Acquirers Houston Based Flash Discovery

October 17, 2012 --Xact Data Discovery (XDD), an international leading provider of data discovery and management services to law firms, corporations and government agencies with 16 offices nationally, recently acquired Flash Discovery in…
Oct 8
Digital Reef Acquired By TransPerfect

Digital Reef Acquired By TransPerfect

NEW YORK and BOSTON, October 4, 2012 – TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS), a leading global provider of legal support services, announced the acquisition of Boston-based Digital Reef, Inc. Digital Reef will become a division of TransPerfect…

Rank this Week: 2713

Northern California Bankruptcy…

Northern California Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. By Rust, Armenis & Schwartz.

http://www.northerncaliforniabankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Nov 1
Social Security Benefits and Bankruptcy

Social Security Benefits and Bankruptcy

In Northern California families are continuing to struggle with the economy.
Oct 30
Student Loans and Bankruptcy

Student Loans and Bankruptcy

Many individuals in Northern California have significantly reduced their consumer debt in the past several years. This is not the case for those, however, who have student loan debts.
Oct 29
Spendthrift Trust Assets in Bankruptcy

Spendthrift Trust Assets in Bankruptcy

Families considering bankruptcy in Northern California often have questions regarding the impact a bankruptcy will have on a family trust.

Rank this Week: 2643

San Diego Patent Attorney Blog

Published by Mandour & Associates APC

http://www.sandiegopatentattorney.pro/

Sep 10
Smith & Nephew Triumphs Over Hologic In Medical Device Patent Infringement Suit

Smith & Nephew Triumphs Over Hologic In Medical Device Patent Infringement Suit

San Diego -- Smith & Nephew Inc. won a $4 million jury verdict in Massachusetts federal court on Tuesday in its patent infringement suit against Hologic over a medical tissue removal device.
Sep 5
Oracle Owes Google $1M For Java Copyright, Patent Suit Cost

Oracle Owes Google $1M For Java Copyright, Patent Suit Cost

San Diego -- A California federal judge ordered Oracle Corp. on Tuesday to pay Google Inc. $1 million to compensate it for costs relating to Oracle's failed infringement suit against Google over Oracle's copyrights and patents for the Java…
Aug 28
Apple Secures Patent For Location-Driven Phone Trigger

Apple Secures Patent For Location-Driven Phone Trigger

San Diego - Apple was granted a patent on Tuesday for a system of activating certain preset functions on a wireless device depending upon information like the device's location, which could be used in future iPhones, iPads and other devices…

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Los Angeles Trademark Attorney…

Los Angeles Trademark Attorney Blog

Published By Mandour & Associates, APC

http://www.losangelestrademarkattorney.pro/

Sep 7
Pinterest Goes After Cybersquatter Imposter For Trademark Infringement

Pinterest Goes After Cybersquatter Imposter For Trademark Infringement

Los Angeles -- Pinterest Inc. filed a trademark infringement action in California federal court last week against a Chinese national it accuses of buying up domain names and attempting to register trademarks that are confusingly similar to…
Aug 31
Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Marilyn Monroe Estate's Likeness Claim

Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Marilyn Monroe Estate's Likeness Claim

The Ninth Circuit on Thursday demolished an attempt by the estate of iconic actress Marilyn Monroe to claim the right of publicity to her likeness under California law, saying the estate has repeatedly and forcefully argued in the past that…
Aug 27
Thermador Maker Sues Julia Child Foundation To Assert No TM Infringement

Thermador Maker Sues Julia Child Foundation To Assert No TM Infringement

Los Angeles - BSH Home Appliances Corp., which makes Thermador ovens, preemptively sued the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts on Friday, claiming its promotional use of photos of Child using its ovens does not…

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Los Angeles Patent Attorney Blog

Published by Mandour & Associates APC

http://www.losangelespatentattorney.pro/

Sep 3
Apple Brings Samsung Galaxy S III, Other Products Into Patent War

Apple Brings Samsung Galaxy S III, Other Products Into Patent War

Los Angeles - Apple Inc. filed an amended complaint against Samsung Electronics Co.
Aug 29
Google Nets Major Video Object Recognition Patent

Google Nets Major Video Object Recognition Patent

Los Angeles - Google Inc. was issued a patent on Tuesday covering technology allowing for automatic recognition of large objects in videos without any need for a user's assistance, pointing the way to possible new online video applications on…
Aug 27
Federal Circuit Upholds $100M Verizon Video On Demand Patent Damage

Federal Circuit Upholds $100M Verizon Video On Demand Patent Damage

Los Angeles - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Friday issued a mixed ruling upholding a $100 million damage award against Verizon Communications Inc. in a patent dispute with ActiveVideo Networks Inc. over video on demand…

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Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers brain, spinal, burn injuries caused by car accidents, elder abuse and medical malpractice. By The Rudman Law Firm, APC.

http://www.los-angeles-injury-lawyer-blog.com/

Aug 3
Motorcycle Accident Results in Wrongful Death - Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers Achieve Trial Verdict of $2 Million

Motorcycle Accident Results in Wrongful Death - Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers Achieve Trial Verdict of $2 Million

We felt proud to be personal injury lawyers when in a motorcycle vs. car accident in Los Angeles County, we achieved a verdict for over $2 million for a mother who lost her almost 30 year old son. Nothing can replace a loved one when a…
Mar 18
ZURN PEX BRASS PLUMBING FITTINGS MAY FAIL FROM DEZINCIFICATION AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SAN MATEO COUNTY HOME

ZURN PEX BRASS PLUMBING FITTINGS MAY FAIL FROM DEZINCIFICATION AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SAN MATEO COUNTY HOME

The Zurn PEX plumbing system was a new system that used plastic piping with brass pipe fittings to connect the pipes together. The system has been installed in many houses over the last seven years and the company has reportedly sold over 139…
Mar 16
HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED BY DUROM HIP IMPLANT AND NEED A REPLACEMENT? SAN FRANCISCO PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWYERS CAN HELP

HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED BY DUROM HIP IMPLANT AND NEED A REPLACEMENT? SAN FRANCISCO PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWYERS CAN HELP

When companies release new products, it is usually after a long line of testing and trial runs that the product is marketed to the public. These trials and tests are used to make sure that all of the glitches are out of the product, and that…

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California Election Law

Providing legal resources and election news to California election officials and the attorneys who represent them. By Randy Riddle.

http://www.calelectionlaw.com/

May 30
“Beall accuses Senate rival Coto of campaign law breach”

“Beall accuses Senate rival Coto of campaign law breach”

From the Santa Cruz Sentinel: “Assemblyman and state Senate candidate Jim Beall filed a complaint late Monday accusing opponent Joe Coto of unlawful campaign coordination with an independent political committee.
May 30
“Feds, CA reach agreement over voter violations”

“Feds, CA reach agreement over voter violations”

The San Jose Mercury News has the story.
May 30
California Senate approves language access for ballot measure

California Senate approves language access for ballot measure

From the Asian Journal: “The California Senate took a major step toward involving the 6.9 million Californians who don’t speak English very well in the ballot initiative system today, passing SB 1233 by a vote of 24 to 14, with two…

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California Divorce Blawg

Covers current events in divorce. By John E. Harding.

http://www.californiadivorceblawg.com/blog/

Dec 16
California Divorce Blawg Is Moving

California Divorce Blawg Is Moving

As part of the redesign of the Hardinglaw.com website, this California Divorce Blawg is moving. CDB will now be integrated into the new Hardinglaw.com website. To all of our valued followers, please join us at our new location!
Dec 9
Step 1. Steal the husband. Step 2. Try to kill the wife. Step 3. Try to steal the wife's money.

Step 1. Steal the husband. Step 2. Try to kill the wife. Step 3. Try to steal the wife's money.

Oh the crazy things people do... Let's work through this in slow and orderly fashion. Charlene and James get married. Charlene and James break up. Charlene files for divorce. James starts dating Pamela (perhaps this started before…
Dec 6
When Is A House Separate Property?

When Is A House Separate Property?

An unpublished opinion out of Orange County helps us to understand when a house acquired during the marriage is community property or separate property. Michael and Jane were married. During the marriage a house was purchased in Newport…

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Intellectual Property Lawyer Blog

Covers patent, trademark and copyright news. By Mandour & Associates, APC.

http://www.patenttrademarkcopyrightattorney.com/

Oct 19
NinjaVideo Founders Plead Guilty to Copyright Infringement, Await Sentencing

NinjaVideo Founders Plead Guilty to Copyright Infringement, Await Sentencing

Irvine, CA - Law enforcement agencies shut down NinjaVideo, a popular Internet file sharing site, in a recent crackdown on online infringement. The site enabled millions of users to illegally download high-quality copies of movies and…
Oct 12
Microsoft Awarded Trade Dress for Retail Store

Microsoft Awarded Trade Dress for Retail Store

California - Microsoft has recently been awarded trade dress protection for the interior layout of a high tech retail store.
Sep 12
Senate Approves Major Changes to Patent Reform Act

Senate Approves Major Changes to Patent Reform Act

California - After years of debates over patent reform, the U.S. Senate finally passed the America Invents Act Thursday, making major changes to America's patent laws.

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Los Angeles DUI Lawyer Blog

Published By The Chahine Law Firm

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

Aug 12
Los Angles Man Gets Prison Term, Leniency Based On Past History Of Good Behavior

Los Angles Man Gets Prison Term, Leniency Based On Past History Of Good Behavior

News reports that a 21-year-old Los Angeles man pleaded guilty to a San Diego felony DUI accident that killed a woman. The man was sentenced to four years and four months in prison as the result of the drunk driving accident.
Aug 9
Suspected Drunk Driver Leads Los Angeles Police On High-Speed Chase

Suspected Drunk Driver Leads Los Angeles Police On High-Speed Chase

According to the Los Angeles Daily Breeze, a suspected drunk driver led Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers on a high-speed chase through downtown Los Angeles before crashing into several cars and running into a fire hydrant. The…
Aug 6
Convicted Drunk Driver Charged In New Fatal DUI Accident

Convicted Drunk Driver Charged In New Fatal DUI Accident

The Los Angeles/LAX Daily Breeze reports that a previously convicted drunk driver is now being held on charges of allegedly causing a fatal DUI crash in Orange County. Yannis Ismael Galanis was arrested for felony gross vehicular…

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Los Angeles Eviction Lawyer

Provides eviction and landlord and tenant information.

http://www.losangelesevictionlawyer.com/blog

Jul 3
Eviction discovery rule

Eviction discovery rule

Due to the expedited nature of eviction cases, it is only natural that the discovery process is also expedited. Unlike in traditional discovery procedures, in eviction cases, the responses are due 5 days after service of the request. This…
Feb 25
Rent Control Eviction

Rent Control Eviction

Assuming your property is within a rent control jurisdiction there are two types of categories under which a landlord can eviction a tenant in a rent control property. As a caveat, rent controls covers all residential units except single…
Jan 13
Forclosure Crisi

Forclosure Crisi

Lenders are posied to take back more homes in 2011 than any other year. Last year, banks took back 1 million homes. About 5 million borrowers are at least two months behind on their mortagages and more will miss payments. Forecasters…

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Business Law Blog

Covers California business law issues. By Pasha Law Firm.

http://businesslitigation.pashalaw.com

Mar 11
If you are looking for some mi…

If you are looking for some mi…

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Feb 23
A Week of Common Small Business Legal Mistake

A Week of Common Small Business Legal Mistake

This last week has to be a record of some sort. I have seen more basic legal mistakes of small businesses this last week than any other. Whether you have a business attorney or not, do not make these same basic mistakes. Here are my…
Jan 4
Another example of microsoft c…

Another example of microsoft c…

Another example of microsoft company-itis. http://tinyurl.com/29244wq They continue to replicate instead of innovate.

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Elder Advocacy Blog

Covers news, legal analysis and ideas on combatting elder abuse and nursing home neglect. By Felicia Curran.

http://www.elderadvocacyblog.com/index.php

Jan 15
What You Don't Know About Your Dialysis Clinic Might Hurt You: ProPublica Investigates Dialysis Clinic

What You Don't Know About Your Dialysis Clinic Might Hurt You: ProPublica Investigates Dialysis Clinic

Are you or a family member receiving dialysis? ProPublica has done a series of articles in the past month spotlighting the lack of proper oversight of dialysis clinics (Led by California, Inspection Backlogs Weaken Dialysis Oversight) that…
Jan 12
True Grit: 61-Year Old Patricia Maisch Stops Tucson Killer From Reloading, Saving Live

True Grit: 61-Year Old Patricia Maisch Stops Tucson Killer From Reloading, Saving Live

To see true grit, you don't have to go to the movies. Just take a look at 61-year-old Patricia Maisch, one of the heroes from Saturday's shooting in Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson gunman had already fired a full clip of 31 bullets from a Glock…
Dec 18
Don't Assume That Narcotic Pain Killers Such As Oxycodone and Vicodin Are Safer Than Other Pain Medications: Study Finds That These Drugs Put Elderly Patients At Risk for Death

Don't Assume That Narcotic Pain Killers Such As Oxycodone and Vicodin Are Safer Than Other Pain Medications: Study Finds That These Drugs Put Elderly Patients At Risk for Death

If a senior in your family is taking narcotic pain medications such as OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxycodone, Narco, or Vicodin, chances are your doctor thought it was the safest alternative compared to either TYLENOL (which can causes liver…

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San Diego Criminal Defense Blog

Covers San Diego criminal law topics. By Bill O'Connell.

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

Jan 13
Tom DeLay Sentenced to Jail for Conspiracy

Tom DeLay Sentenced to Jail for Conspiracy

On Monday, Tom DeLay, the former Dancing With the Stars contestant and former House majority leader, was sentenced to three years in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering and ten years' probation for money laundering. DeLay and…
Jan 12
Meth Trafficking Laws Create Black Market for Cold Pill

Meth Trafficking Laws Create Black Market for Cold Pill

A recent investigative report by The Associated Press looked at the levels of meth drug busts over the last several years and concluded that arrests, seizures of meth and discovery of abandoned meth-cooking sites are on the rise. The increase…
Jan 7
Fake Pot Distributors Should Check Federal Register For Ban Update

Fake Pot Distributors Should Check Federal Register For Ban Update

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced at the end of last November that they were imposing an emergency ban on five chemicals used to manufacture fake pot. The DEA is required to give a 30-day notice before it imposes a ban so…

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San Francisco Accident Attorneys

Discusses accident and wrongful death cases. By Slaughter & Slaughter.

http://www.sanfrancisco-injuryattorney.com/blog

Apr 13
San Francisco Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

San Francisco Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident in San Francisco, it is critical that you speak with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer immediately about your case. Insurance adjusters often choose to put a…
Nov 20
San Francisco Hit and Run Accident Outer Mission

San Francisco Hit and Run Accident Outer Mission

The San Francisco Police Department is searching for suspects involved in a fatal crash that took place last week. The incident occurred in San Francisco’s Outer Mission neighborhood at Alemany Boulevard and Congdon Street. An…
Aug 1
Man in Cell Phone Dispute Crashes Car and Injures 5

Man in Cell Phone Dispute Crashes Car and Injures 5

At 7:30 p.m. Monday, a 19 year old Pittsburgh man, crashed into home at 2255 Regent Way, authorities said. He was arrested after the rampage when it was determined that it was intentional. The suspect had been arguing with the resident of the…

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Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers California criminal law. By Ryan P. McClure.

http://ryanmac1.wordpress.com

Nov 28
Rancho Cucamonga Criminal Defense Attorney

Rancho Cucamonga Criminal Defense Attorney

We are in a new office in San Bernardino, which is right next to the Rancho Cucamonga Court House. We can now walk to the Rancho Cucamonga to defend our clients cases in Rancho Cucamonga. Call today for your FREE Rancho Cucamonga Criminal…
Apr 26
California Vehicle Code 23153(a) DUI with Injury

California Vehicle Code 23153(a) DUI with Injury

California Vehicle Code 23153(a) is typically the Vehicle Code Section that one is charged with if there has been an arrest for driving under the influence of either alcohol and drugs with injury:
Apr 26
California Penal Code 245 (PC 245)

California Penal Code 245 (PC 245)

Here is California Penal Code 245:

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Square Feet

The Silicon Valley Real Estate Blog. By the Mercury News.

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/realestate

Oct 27
Goodbye to Square Feet

Goodbye to Square Feet

I had a couple of things lined up to possibly blog about earlier today — the impending rollback of jumbo-conforming mortgage rates, national home sales and such — but instead I’m here to tell you that the Mercury News is pulling the…
Oct 23
LIBOR: A programming language? A term of insult? Oh, a mortgage rate index, of course.

LIBOR: A programming language? A term of insult? Oh, a mortgage rate index, of course.

Vote for one. LIBOR stands for: 1) Lending Is Becoming Outrageously Restrictive 2) Liberty Invites Behavior Of Recklessness 3) London Inter Bank Offering Rate Alas, number three, the boring option, is correct. (But I’m really fond of the…
Oct 22
Uncertainty’s effect on the housing market, and a contrary example

Uncertainty’s effect on the housing market, and a contrary example

I think it was early September that I wrote an article in which a number of real estate market-observers theorized that Silicon Valley might see pretty healthy home sales in early fall this year, thanks to fairly low interest rates, and…

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california nonprofit law blog

Covers the laws impacting California nonprofit organizations, including charities, industry associations, cooperatives, foundations, and state and local government entities. By Jill S. England.

http://canonprofitlaw.blogspot.com/

Mar 4
Go slow with bingo

Go slow with bingo

Certain tax-exempt organizations are authorized by state law and local ordinance to raise money from bingo, provided that the following criteria are met: 1) the proceeds must be used only for charitable purposes; 2) the games must be…
Mar 4
Charity Poker Night

Charity Poker Night

NEW LAW FOR CHARITY“POKER NIGHT” FUNDRAISERS
Mar 4
AG registration change

AG registration change

NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL AG REGISTRATION

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California Personal Injury and…

California Personal Injury and Insurance Blog

Offers information and insights for consumers regarding personal injury law, insurance, and the tort system. By Jonathan G. Stein.

http://www.calpiblog.com/

May 23
Information you MUST get at the scene of the accident

Information you MUST get at the scene of the accident

I have talked about this before. It is even part of my presentation when I speak to high school students. What information do you need to get at the scene of an accident? First, if the police come and separate...
May 17
More on total losse

More on total losse

I have written a lot about total losses before. You can find those articles here. But it bears repeating since so many people ask me this: why can't we use Blue Book value? The simple answer is that Blue Book...
May 10
FAQ: Why are they closing my claim?

FAQ: Why are they closing my claim?

Question: I was involved in a car accident. I am still treating and the adjuster told me that he is going to close my claim. Why? Answer: Sadly, the answer is "because they can." The insurance company can open a...

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Steigerwalt Law Firm Blog

Covers DUI.

http://www.sdcountydui.com/blog

May 23
What Kind of Civil Penalties Can I Be Liable for Relating to a DUI?

What Kind of Civil Penalties Can I Be Liable for Relating to a DUI?

David Belniak of Pasco County, Florida, admitted to driving under the influence and causing the death of three people in 2007. He had already begun serving his 12-year sentence, followed by 10 years of probation. He will never be able to have…
May 20
What Factors Can Increase the Penalties for DUI?

What Factors Can Increase the Penalties for DUI?

Drunk driving is not an offense that’s taken lightly in California’s criminal justice system. With a simple DUI, even first-time offenders can receive a four-month license suspension and a minimum $300 fine. And the penalties get…
May 16
What Happens at a DMV Hearing for a DUI? How Do I Need To Prepare?

What Happens at a DMV Hearing for a DUI? How Do I Need To Prepare?

Your DUI arrest sets in motion a critical chain of events – and how you handle the first steps can make all the difference in the eventual outcome. When you’re charged with a DUI, your driver’s license will be confiscated…

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