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California Stem Cell Report

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

http://californiastemcellreport.blogspot.com/

May 23
Multimillion Dollar Carrots for Stem Cell Research in California

Multimillion Dollar Carrots for Stem Cell Research in California

Directors of the California stem cell agency approved an $80 million business-friendly plan that will dangle multimillion dollar carrots before biotech firms in an effort to push therapies into the marketplace. The upfront payment effort…
May 23
California Stem Cell Agency: 5 Percent Budget Increase for Coming Fiscal Year

California Stem Cell Agency: 5 Percent Budget Increase for Coming Fiscal Year

Directors of the California stem cell agency today approved a $17.4 million operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, an increase of 5.1 percent over spending for the current year. As usual, the agency tries to portray its…
May 23
$36 Million Recruitment: Names of Researchers Being Lured to California

$36 Million Recruitment: Names of Researchers Being Lured to California

Here are the names of the researchers being recruited to California by the California stem cell agency with $36 million in awards. The sixth asked not to be revealed since he/she has yet to tell the current institution and are in negotiations…

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Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law…

Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law Blog

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

http://michaelreiterlaw.wordpress.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Probate, Trusts and Estate Law…

Probate, Trusts and Estate Law Blog

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

http://www.brewerlawblog.com

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

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

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

The Importance of Special Needs Trust

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

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

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

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Impact Litigation Journal

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

http://impactlitigation.com/

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

Proposed Overtime Legislation Passes House, Faces Uphill Battle in Senate

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

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

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

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

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

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Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

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

http://www.losangelesduiattorneyblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What About Paris?

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

http://www.whataboutclients.com/

May 22
Sensitive Litigation Moment: "An objection must be stated concisely in a nonargumentative and nonsuggestive manner."

Sensitive Litigation Moment: "An objection must be stated concisely in a nonargumentative and nonsuggestive manner."

An objection must be stated concisely in a nonargumentative and nonsuggestive manner. --from Rule 30(c)(2), Fed. R. Civ. P. Lawyers who "testify" during discovery are being bad. But he/she without sin should cast the first stapler.…
May 20
Roman Law: Ambitious. Well-Traveled. Enduring.

Roman Law: Ambitious. Well-Traveled. Enduring.

Roman law not only survived among the Roman population, it was revived and extended to peoples of Northern Europe, and it was then spread by modern colonization to lands beyond the seas of which the Romans had never even...
May 18
Old Armstrong Chapel, 1831.

Old Armstrong Chapel, 1831.

In Indian Hill, southern Ohio, U.S. A small rectangular church with a prominent front tower. Photo by Greg Hume....

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Southern California Appellate News

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

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

May 22
Bizarro: Egregious juror misconduct

Bizarro: Egregious juror misconduct

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

Certified Chutzph?

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

2d District Pro tem updates (extensions through July)

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

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Endangered Species Law & Policy

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

http://www.endangeredspecieslawandpolicy.com/

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

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

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

House Republicans Form Endangered Species Act Working Group

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

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

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

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California Bankruptcy Blog

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

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

May 23
Do I Have to List All My Debts In My Bankruptcy?

Do I Have to List All My Debts In My Bankruptcy?

As bankruptcy lawyers we often get asked the question “Do I Have to List All My Debts In My Bankruptcy?”. Some of the reasons that people have indicated for keeping a particular credit card or debt include: …
May 22
Why Do I Have to Pay the Bankruptcy Attorney Before He Files My Case?

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

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

Social Security Income Not Considered in Good Faith Inquiry

A recent 9th circuit decision is an important victory for debtors in the debate of whether Social Security income needs to be considered in calculating the Chapter 13 plan payments. The decision found that Social Security income should…

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Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog

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

http://www.losangelescriminalattorneyblog.com/

May 23
Regulators Consider Lowering Drunk Driving Limit

Regulators Consider Lowering Drunk Driving Limit

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

Palos Verdes Estates Man to Register as a Sex Offender

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

Pharmacist Arrested in Chatsworth for Illegal Storage of Opiate

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

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California Corporate & Securities…

California Corporate & Securities Law

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

http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/

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

Two Very Good Reasons To Visit The Department’s Website

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

Sealing A Contract May Mean Nothing Or 20 Years!

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

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

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

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California Medical Malpractice Law…

California Medical Malpractice Law Blog

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

http://www.californiamedicalmalpracticelawblog.com/

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

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Not The Reason For Rising Health Care Cost

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

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

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

Mid-Wife May Be Found Liable For Medical Malpractice

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

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California Attorneys Representing…

California Attorneys Representing Licensed, Regulated And Other Professionals

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

http://greenandassociates.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nerds in Court

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

http://nerdsincourt.wordpress.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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San Jose Business Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.sanjosebusinesslawyersblog.com/

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

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

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

Recent California Tax Law Change

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

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

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

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California Foreclosure Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure. By Jason S. Buckingham.

http://jasonbuckingham.activerain.com/

Jan 6
New year, new focus: it's job stability, stupid

New year, new focus: it's job stability, stupid

Happy (?) New Year everybody. First off, a toast: here's to getting out of the last decade. We had multiple bubble market bursts (lest we forget the dot-com burst of 2000-2001), and the US entered the world of post-terrorism (in)security. I…
Jul 21
Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation

Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation

AP put out a story yesterday about "bidding wars" that are affecting home values in the greater Phoenix area. The article states that in several markets throughout the country, prices on bank-owned homes are being inflated by a combination of…
Jun 16
California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?

California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?

I've been receiving many calls and emails about California's so-called foreclosure moratorium, which went into effect yesterday. Frankly, I doubt it will actually do anything meaningful for struggling homeowners. Here's why:

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California Business Litigation…

California Business Litigation Blog

Covers a wide range of business litigation issues in the Southern California area. By Sylvester, Oppenheim, & Linde.

http://www.californiabusinesslitigation.com/

May 23
Federal Judge Decides in Facebook's Favor in Typosquatting Case: Awards $2.8 Million

Federal Judge Decides in Facebook's Favor in Typosquatting Case: Awards $2.8 Million

As technology evolves and society relies more and more on the Internet for work and play, scam artists seem to dream up increasingly creative ways to derive a profit from it. Most regular Internet users have become familiar with the term…
May 17
Retaliation Lawsuit Filed After Social Media Posting

Retaliation Lawsuit Filed After Social Media Posting

Sometimes, social media, employers and workers just shouldn’t mix. At least, that’s the logical conclusion in the case of a lawsuit filed by former employees of Coyote Ugly Saloon. The trouble began when several current and…
May 9
High School Teacher Files an Appeal in Case of Social Media Related Resignation

High School Teacher Files an Appeal in Case of Social Media Related Resignation

A legal quagmire in Georgia over a teacher, her Facebook profile and student access to that profile is deepening. The tale starts at the beginning of the 2009 school year when Ashley Payne, a high school English teacher, befriended a student…

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Life, Health and Disability…

Life, Health and Disability Insurance Law Blog

Covers ERISA and non-ERISA issues on disability, life and health insurance law. By Barger & Wolen.

http://www.lifehealthdisabilityinsurancelaw.com/

May 23
Cigna Agrees to Re-evaluate and to Compensate Disability Insureds in the Amount of $77 million

Cigna Agrees to Re-evaluate and to Compensate Disability Insureds in the Amount of $77 million

By Gary Bresee In a wide ranging re-evaluation of disability claims covering its insureds in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, Cigna Corporation may pay up to $77 million in past disability income…
Apr 16
Attorneys' Fees Reduce ERISA Plan's Recovery From Common Fund

Attorneys' Fees Reduce ERISA Plan's Recovery From Common Fund

By Robert Renner and James Hazlehurst The United States Supreme Court ruled today that absent an express provision to the contrary, the amount an ERISA plan can recover from a plan participant’s lawsuit against a third-party tortfeasor…
Apr 16
Supreme Court Considers Accrual of Statute of Limitations in ERISA LTD Plan

Supreme Court Considers Accrual of Statute of Limitations in ERISA LTD Plan

On April 15, 2013, the United States Supreme Court agreed to review a case involving the question of when the statute of limitations accrues for judicial review of an adverse benefits determination under an ERISA long-term disability…

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California Injury Blog

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

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

May 23
Los Angeles Leads the Top 10 List of Cities Where Dogs Bite Mail Carrier

Los Angeles Leads the Top 10 List of Cities Where Dogs Bite Mail Carrier

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released the top 10 cities where mail carriers are most often the victims of dog attacks. Once again, Los Angeles has earned the dubious distinction of leading the pack when it comes to the most dog attacks on…
May 23
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Tire Safety is a Serious Issue

Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Tire Safety is a Serious Issue

This is the fourth in a series of five articles that will focus on traveling safely during the summer. Read the other posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Before hitting the roadways this summer, it is critical that drivers take a few…
May 17
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

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

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The Gomez Firm Personal Injury…

The Gomez Firm Personal Injury Blog

Covers incidents resulting in personal injury or wrongful death.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Woman Attacked By Pit Bulls Die

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

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Fair and Unbalanced

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

http://fairandunbalancedblog.blogspot.com/

Jan 3
Hypocrisy in the Hall of Fame

Hypocrisy in the Hall of Fame

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

Post Mortem

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

Gone Fishin'

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

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California Appellate Report

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

http://calapp.blogspot.com/

May 23
Rybicki v. Carlson (Cal. Ct. App. - May 22, 2013)

Rybicki v. Carlson (Cal. Ct. App. - May 22, 2013)

My interest in cases like this one has definitely increased during the past month or so.The Court of Appeal gets it right. Moreover, it does so concisely, in an opinion that takes less than eight double-spaced…
May 22
People v. Timothy N. (Cal. Ct. App. - May 22, 2013)

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

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

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

I am exhausted.Not over the stuff you might think. Though that might assuredly play a part.Rather, I am spent -- spent, I tell you -- after reading this opinion by Justice Kane.There is some interesting stuff in the opinion about juror…

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Fair Employment Legal Update

By Khorrami, LLP.

http://fairemploymentlegalupdate.com/

May 23
Former Employee Countersued by Prada for “Damaging the Brand”

Former Employee Countersued by Prada for “Damaging the Brand”

A former Prada employee, Rina Bovrisse, is urging Prada to drop a lawsuit filed against her seeking $780,000. Bovrisse recently lost a discrimination lawsuit she had filed against a Japanese subsidiary of Prada in a court in Tokyo, Japan in…
May 22
Cleveland Manufacturing Company to Pay $700,000 to Settle Employment Class Action

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

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

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

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Nevada federal court’s earlier ruling and held that Amazon.com warehouse workers may proceed with their labor law claims against the online retailer giant. Warehouse employees…

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The California Wage and Hour Law…

The California Wage and Hour Law Blog for Employees

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

http://cawageandhourlaw.blogspot.com/

May 23
Zamora v. Lehman: Court Enforces One-Year Notice Provision In Derivative Action Against Corporate Officer

Zamora v. Lehman: Court Enforces One-Year Notice Provision In Derivative Action Against Corporate Officer

This is the second time that this case has resulted in a published decision and the second time that I'm discussing it on the blog. In the first decision, Zamora v. Lehman (2010) 186 Cal.App.4th 1 (discussed here), the Court of Appeal held…
May 22
In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation: Ninth Circuit Issues Decision on Attorney Fees In Coupon Class Action Settlement

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

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

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

McCoy v. Pacific Maritime Association (5/14/13) --- Cal.App.4th ---, addresses a number of issues that we see frequently in harassment and retaliation actions, as well as a number of more esoteric issues. Pacific Maritime Association…

Rank this Week: 435

Bankruptcy Mastery

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

http://www.bankruptcymastery.com

May 23
Axe Falls On Debtor’s Counsel

Axe Falls On Debtor’s Counsel

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

What They Didn’t Teach You In Law School

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

When Insurance Can Be The Death Of You

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

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Legal Pad

Cal Law blog.

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

May 13
Name Surfaces For Fogel's Seat

Name Surfaces For Fogel's Seat

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

Technology Revolution a Challenge Even for Larry Sonsini

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

DA Regrets Misconduct, Supreme Court Says Not So Fast

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

Rank this Week: 398

IP Law Blog

Covers copyrights, cyberspace law, music, patents, privacy, trade secrets and trademarks. By Weintraub Genshlea Chediak.

http://www.theiplawblog.com/

Dec 16
Involved in Litigation? Be Careful What You Post Online

Involved in Litigation? Be Careful What You Post Online

By Nathan Geronimo
Dec 9
Hollywood and Silicon Valley Spar Over Proposed "Stop Online Piracy Act"

Hollywood and Silicon Valley Spar Over Proposed "Stop Online Piracy Act"

By Zachary Wadlé
Nov 22
Is Your Twitter Account a Trade Secret?

Is Your Twitter Account a Trade Secret?

By Scott Plamondon

Rank this Week: 411

Workplace Investigations Blog

Covers conducting workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistle-blower, and other types of employee misconduct. By Debra L. Reilly.

http://www.workplaceinvestigationsblog.com/

May 23
Public Sector Investigation Training

Public Sector Investigation Training

I will be speaking on "Public Sector Investigations" on June 4, 2013 (9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) Location: Weintraub Tobin ♦ 400 Capitol Mall 11th Floor ♦ Sacramento CACo-Presenters: Kelli Kennaday and Donna Peter 3 hours…
Oct 19
Internal Investigator Training in San Diego for Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claim

Internal Investigator Training in San Diego for Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claim

I am once again offering training to human resources professionals, attorneys, and private investigators on how to conduct legally defensible harassment, discrimination, and retaliation investigations in the workplace. Although the training…
Jun 21
Laws Requiring Harassment and Discrimination Investigation

Laws Requiring Harassment and Discrimination Investigation

Harassment and discrimination investigations in California should be conducted by the employer whenever the alleged victim contends that the wrongful conduct was motivated (at least in part) by the alleged victim being a member of any of the…

Rank this Week: 467

Traffic Accident News And Advice…

Traffic Accident News And Advice Blog

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

http://www.trafficaccidentnewsandadviceblog.com/

May 23
Motorcyclist Killed in Riverside Crash

Motorcyclist Killed in Riverside Crash

Quecannon Nihipali, 40, was killed in a Riverside County motorcycle crash, which officials say, occurred when he was lane splitting. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the fatal motorcycle crash occurred on May 20, 2013 when…
Mar 26
Study Finds More U.S. Drivers Use Cell Phone then European

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

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

Intern Killed by Lion in Cat Sanctuary near Fresno

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

Rank this Week: 559

California Debt Blog

Provides information and advice about debt collection, dealing with debt collectors, and how to protect yourself from the tactics of the debt collection industry. By Jonathan G. Stein.

http://www.californiadebtblog.com/

May 23
Some debt collection phone numbers to watch out for

Some debt collection phone numbers to watch out for

Based on calls to my office, existing clients and some research there are a few numbers you need to watch for on your caller ID: 1. 347-772-2135 - this is the number that comes up in the fake police scam...
May 23
Fake Debt Collector Scam

Fake Debt Collector Scam

This story is courtesy of News10 in Sacramento and Suzanne Phan.Here are the highlights of the story: "A Yuba City woman nearly fell victim to a terrifying scam involving a fake debt collector and a phony cop. Michelle Bertsch…
May 17
More on JPMorgan Chase

More on JPMorgan Chase

Last week I wrote about the California Attorney General suing JPMorgan Chase for its debt collection practices. Today, Lawyers.com comes out with an article abou tthe same issue. There are two issues that should be pointed out. First, these…

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HR Watchdog

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

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

May 23
EEOC Makes Tackling Genetic Information Bias a Top Priority

EEOC Makes Tackling Genetic Information Bias a Top Priority

This month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) settled its first ever lawsuit involving the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). GINA prohibits...
May 21
What Not to Wear: How Clothing May Affect Promotion Decision

What Not to Wear: How Clothing May Affect Promotion Decision

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

Employer Cited for More Than $1.6 Million

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

Rank this Week: 542

Santa Rosa Family Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.santarosafamilylawyerblog.com/

May 22
Divorce Settlement Agreement Impacted by Misrepresentation of Financial Information

Divorce Settlement Agreement Impacted by Misrepresentation of Financial Information

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

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

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

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN UNMARRIED, COHABITATING COUPLE SPLITS?

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

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Divorce And Mediation Blog

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

http://www.divorceandmediationblog.com/

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

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

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

Collecting Delinquent Child Support, License Suspension....

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

No Money for California Divorce Courts, etc.

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

Rank this Week: 527

Givner & Kaye Blog

Covers estate and tax planning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 466

Los Angeles Sexual Harassment…

Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer Blog

Covers sexual harassment and retaliation. By Okorie Okorocha.

http://www.losangelessexualharassmentlawyerblog.com/

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

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Sued for Harassment, Retaliation

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

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

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

Sexual Harassment Prevention Failures by LAUSD, Manager Say

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

Rank this Week: 554

Orange County Criminal Lawyers…

Orange County Criminal Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.orangecountycriminallawyersblog.com/

Jan 31
Two Arrests Made in Irvine Craigslist Robbery

Two Arrests Made in Irvine Craigslist Robbery

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

Police Say They Have Arrested Santa Ana Serial Rapist

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

Anaheim Continues Ban On Medical Marijuana Dispensarie

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

Rank this Week: 555

Family Law Blog

Covers California family law. By Claery & Green.

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

May 23
Working with an Ex-Spouse that Won't Give you a Vacation Itinerary

Working with an Ex-Spouse that Won't Give you a Vacation Itinerary

Summer is fast approaching, and you probably want to know the details about your summer vacation schedules. If you have been left in the dark regarding these schedules, you have the right to take legal action. As a co-parent or a primary…
May 22
How a Lawyer Letter can Help in a Summertime Custody Issue

How a Lawyer Letter can Help in a Summertime Custody Issue

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

Changing Summer Custody Schedule

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

Rank this Week: 582

Covers issues and topics relating to consumer law as it relates to car lemon laws and auto dealer fraud. Published by Northern California consumer lawyers, Kemnitzer, Anderson, Barron, Ogilvie & Brewer.

http://www.lemonlaws.com/

May 23
Public Citizen Celebrates Justice John Paul Steven

Public Citizen Celebrates Justice John Paul Steven

Justice John Paul Stevens may be retired from the U.S. Supreme Court, but he is not forgotten. At its signature annual event on May 15, 2013, Public Citizen -- the Washington D.C.-based watchdog organization renowned for its promotion and…
Apr 5
CFPB Fields Thousands of Consumer Complaints Against the Bank

CFPB Fields Thousands of Consumer Complaints Against the Bank

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, created by the Dodd Frank Act, has just published an up-to-date and detailed list of consumer complaints against the finance industry. It has received thousands of consumer complaints since…
Apr 5
Distribution of Benefits in Baker v GEMB Lending Class Action

Distribution of Benefits in Baker v GEMB Lending Class Action

California borrowers can heave a sigh of relief, as certain lenders have agreed to erase nearly $45 million in consumer debt arising out of automotive loans. The Federal Court for the Northern District of California issued its final approval…

Rank this Week: 667

GJEL Accident Attorneys' Blog

Follow news related to safe roads in the Bay Area, California, and nationwide. By Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen.

http://www.gjel.com/blog

May 23
An Interview with Sara Marcellino of TransForm

An Interview with Sara Marcellino of TransForm

As advocates for street safety and supporters of alternative transportation, we at GJEL try to align ourselves with local non-profits actively working to influence public policy and make our community better. One of the organizations we…
May 17
What if there’s no police report for my accident?

What if there’s no police report for my accident?

If there’s no police report your case becomes a little more complex than it otherwise would. On the other hand, we handle lots of cases where there’s no police report. I would say 10-15 percent of our cases there’s no police…
May 10
What if I don’t feel the insurance company is making a fair offer on my car?

What if I don’t feel the insurance company is making a fair offer on my car?

Many times the insurance companies will try and make a relatively low offer on your car. It’s important to know that you don’t have to accept the offer. And, just because they say, “Oh, gee – this is what our appraiser…

Rank this Week: 689

San Diego Divorce Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.sandiegodivorceattorneysblog.com/

May 23
Ex-spouse's Remarriage Usually Doesn't Impact Child Support Obligation

Ex-spouse's Remarriage Usually Doesn't Impact Child Support Obligation

Is it possible to go after my ex-husband's new wife's income in order to increase his child support obligation? This question probably comes across a divorcée's mind more often than not. Unfortunately, if your ex-husband remarries, you…
May 22
California Family Law - Latest Charlie Sheen Custody Battle

California Family Law - Latest Charlie Sheen Custody Battle

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

Property Division and Divorce - Dividing Household Items Without a Judge

In a divorce, personal property (such as furniture, furnishings, art, family photos, pets, and other general property) is treated no differently than the division of other assets. Parties to a divorce can spend a significant amount of money…

Rank this Week: 620

IRS Report Card

Comments of a 30-Year Former IRS Insider. By Mopsick Tax Law, LLP.

http://mopsicktaxlaw.blogspot.com/

May 23
The IRS Tea Party Scandal

The IRS Tea Party Scandal

The fallout from the IRS/Tea Party Scandal will be felt for a long time. The damage done to the IRS as an institution once revered as probably the best tax collector in the world, is only part of this disaster. The real fallout will be felt…
Mar 18
Report on Miami FATCA Conference

Report on Miami FATCA Conference

On January 30 and February 1, I chaired a FATCA conference in Miami which was put on by a company called Marcus Evans out of London which is a for profit business. The conference was attended by a diverse group of banking…
Mar 13
The Bank Leumi Story: Another “Bait And Switch” Or Is It Good News For Some OVDI Practitioners And Taxpayers?

The Bank Leumi Story: Another “Bait And Switch” Or Is It Good News For Some OVDI Practitioners And Taxpayers?

Last week, in a move many practitioners found shocking, the Internal Revenue Service informed selected tax attorneys that some of their clients who had been accepted into its offshore voluntary disclosure initiative with once-secret offshore…

Rank this Week: 612

California Bankruptcy Attorney…

California Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

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

http://www.californiabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 668

San Diego Bankruptcy Blog

Covers California bankruptcy and debt negotiation. By Bankruptcy Legal Group.

http://www.bankruptcysandiegoattorney.com/

May 23
California banks may seek protection under Chapter 7 bankruptcy

California banks may seek protection under Chapter 7 bankruptcy

No line of business is immune from financial struggles. Regardless of what is done to protect a business, there can be times when mounting debts are simply too much to handle, causing those in charge to look at ways to...
May 17
After bankruptcy, don't forget to review your credit report

After bankruptcy, don't forget to review your credit report

If you are considering bankruptcy or have recently filed for bankruptcy protection in California, you may be aware that you will need to focus on rebuilding and repairing your credit after bankruptcy. There are many benefits of filing for…
May 15
Is an inherited IRA exempt or nonexempt property in bankruptcy?

Is an inherited IRA exempt or nonexempt property in bankruptcy?

When San Diego consumers file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, they may be able to wipe out most or all of their debts without having to get rid of all of their property. During bankruptcy, consumers are able to keep exempt property....

Rank this Week: 636

California Probate and Estate…

California Probate and Estate Planning Blog

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

http://www.californiaprobate.info/blog

May 21
Getting your probate case approved in Court

Getting your probate case approved in Court

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

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

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

Estate Planning second thought

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

Rank this Week: 718

Social Security Disability…

Social Security Disability Advocates in Los Angeles

Covers social security disability benefits and claims. By Mesriani Law Group.

http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/

May 21
House to Introduce Debt Ceiling Bill Prioritizing U.S. Payments to Bondholders and Social Security Recipient

House to Introduce Debt Ceiling Bill Prioritizing U.S. Payments to Bondholders and Social Security Recipient

Others may think that the House is exaggerating as recent reports revealed that it is moving to put U.S. bondholders and social security recipients at the front of the line to be paid once the government hits its borrowing limit and is no…
May 7
SSA Rolls Out Mobile Website for Smart Phone User

SSA Rolls Out Mobile Website for Smart Phone User

Since the advent of smart phones, it is not uncommon to see people tinkering on their Android phones, Blackberry, or iPhones to stay connected to the Internet. As a result of this growing trend, private companies and government offices have…
May 1
Lawmakers Calls on Obama to Ease Backlog of Veterans’ Disability Benefit

Lawmakers Calls on Obama to Ease Backlog of Veterans’ Disability Benefit

In the past several years, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been flooded with permanent disability complaints, creating tons of backlogs. Therefore, in an aim to ease backlogs of disability benefit claims filed by veterans, a group…

Rank this Week: 705

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