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What About Paris?

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....
Rank this Week: 48

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/
Rank this Week: 64

Probate, Trusts and Estate Law…

Probate, Trusts and Estate Law Blog

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

http://www.brewerlawblog.com
  • Aug 17

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

    Update: Estate and Gift Tax Laws for the Rest of 2012
    Continued uncertainty due to Congress's delays At just about this time last year I posted a blog article called What to Expect of the Estate Tax in 2011.  Well, another year has now passed and the estate and gift tax laws are still in…
  • Aug 17

    The Importance of Special Needs Trust

    The Importance of Special Needs Trust
    A sad case currently before the San Francisco Probate Court, In the Matter of the Fiorani Living Trust, deals with the tragic issue of what happens when a person abuses his position as trustee over a special needs trust meant to protect an…
  • Aug 15

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

    Can you (and should you) control your heirs from beyond the grave?
    The Wall Street Journal ran an interesting article this weekend examining the extent to which gift givers can exert control over their heirs once they are dead and gone. The article reveals several things that might surprise you given the…
Rank this Week: 82

Hotel Law Blog

Hotel Law Blog

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

http://hotellaw.jmbm.com/
Rank this Week: 137

Nonprofit Law Blog

Nonprofit Law Blog

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

http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/home/
  • May 24

    2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day Two

    2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day Two
    Highlights from the morning sessions of Day Two of the 2013 Private Foundation National Conference in Seattle below. BREAKING NEWS: Greg Colvin's Committee housed within Public Citizen drafted a proposal on clarifying IRS rules on political…
  • May 24

    Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 24, 2013

    Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 24, 2013
    This week's selection of nonprofit tweets is coming from Seattle, where I'm attending the Fourth Annual Private Foundation National Conference. Have a listen to local group The Postal Service perform Such Great Heights while perusing the…
  • May 23

    2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day One

    2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day One
    I'm in beautiful Seattle for the Fourth Annual Private Foundation National Conference. Day One highlights below: Primer on private foundations - Jody Blazek Motivation for starting a private foundation must be charitable Special rules and…
Rank this Week: 152

California Appellate Report

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 24

    Heyen & Bluford v. Safeway (Cal. Ct. App. - May 23 & 24, 2013)

    Heyen & Bluford v. Safeway (Cal. Ct. App. - May 23 & 24, 2013)
    It's not been a good couple of days if you're Safeway.Yesterday, Safeway lost Heyen, an individual wage-and-hour case that Safeway lost at trial to the tune of around $24,000 and in which the Court of Appeal took little time in…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 207

California Injury Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 217

California Stem Cell Report

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…
Rank this Week: 251

Southern California Injury Law…

Southern California Injury Law Blog

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

http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    Barstow: Truck Struck, Killed Pedestrian Thomas C. Sinner

    Barstow: Truck Struck, Killed Pedestrian Thomas C. Sinner
    At about 8:15 p.m. on Friday, May 17, a pickup truck struck and killed 82-year-old pedestrian Thomas C. Sinner in Barstow. The truck hit Sinner in the 220 block of P Street, pinning him under the vehicle. Emergency responders transported him…
  • May 20

    Winchester: Car Accident Injured Nine

    Winchester: Car Accident Injured Nine
    Shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, a car accident injured nine people in Winchester. A passenger van collided head-on with a sport utility vehicle at the intersection of Highway 74 and Winchester Road. Emergency responders freed three…
  • May 20

    Fontana: Martina Johnson Killed in Head-On Collision

    Fontana: Martina Johnson Killed in Head-On Collision
    At about 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 72-year-old Martina Johnson was killed in a head-on collision in Fontana. The two-vehicle crash occurred on Lytle Creek Road north of Glen Helen Parkway. Emergency responders transported Johnson to an…
Rank this Week: 254

Impact Litigation Journal

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 24

    Schwab Removes Class Action Waiver from Client Agreement

    Schwab Removes Class Action Waiver from Client Agreement
    Seemingly bucking the trend of corporations fighting to force consumers into individual arbitration to avoid class actions, Charles Schwab Corp., the prominent “discount broker,” has decided to revise its client account agreements…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 266

Southern California Appellate News

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…
Rank this Week: 272

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/
Rank this Week: 276

HR Watchdog

HR Watchdog

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

http://calchamber.typepad.com/hrwatchdog/
  • May 24

    State Health Insurance Exchange Announces Plans, Rate

    State Health Insurance Exchange Announces Plans, Rate
    On May 23, Covered California announced that 13 health insurance plans will compete to provide coverage to millions of Californians through the state’s new...
  • 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...
Rank this Week: 279

California Social Security…

California Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiasocialsecuritydisabilityattorneyblog.com/
  • May 19

    Emphysema Sufferers in Los Angeles May Qualify for SSDI

    Emphysema Sufferers in Los Angeles May Qualify for SSDI
    Recent wildfires in Glendale and Ventura County have made air quality especially difficult for those with breathing sensitivities in numerous parts of Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyer Vincent Howard…
  • May 18

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

    Some Rejected SSDI Claims May Be Eligible for Rehearing, Per Court
    About 4,000 disability claims that were partially or fully rejected in Queens by one of five specific administrative law judges will likely have an opportunity to have their case heard, following a federal appellate panel's findings…
  • May 17

    Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim

    Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim
    Maybe if politicians and talking heads are so concerned about reducing the federal disability rolls in America, we should consider scaling back the kind of medical advances that allows us to save lives and help people live longer. Obviously,…
Rank this Week: 289

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 24

    Court Holds Non-Parties May Enforce Arbitration Agreement Even Though The General Rule Is That They Can’t

    Court Holds Non-Parties May Enforce Arbitration Agreement Even Though The General Rule Is That They Can’t
    The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, more commonly known as FINRA, has adopted a Code of Arbitration for Customer Disputes (FINRA has a separate code for industry disputes).  Under FINRA’s Customer Code, a claim…
  • 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”…
Rank this Week: 298

Family Law Blog

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: 329

Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

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

http://www.losangelesduiattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 336

Fair and Unbalanced

Fair and Unbalanced

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

http://fairandunbalancedblog.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 3

    Hypocrisy in the Hall of Fame

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

    Post Mortem

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

    Gone Fishin'

    Gone Fishin'
    Fair and Unbalanced will be on hiatus for a bit.  As long as you're here, why don't you scroll down and read some of the posts you might have missed or click on some of the links on the right  -- the list of jazz
Rank this Week: 352

Givner & Kaye Blog

Givner & Kaye Blog

Covers estate and tax planning.

http://www.givnerkaye.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 358

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: 359

Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.orangecountycriminallawyerblog.com/
  • May 24

    Two Men Arrested for Theft Crime in Newport Beach

    Two Men Arrested for Theft Crime in Newport Beach
    Newport Beach, Orange County - Justin Markin and Anna Giss of Laguna Woods were arrested recently for their second time in two years. In July of 2012, the duo was first arrested in Newport Beach after breaking into vehicles at...
  • May 22

    Jodi Arias's Murder Case Leads to Possible Death Penalty

    Jodi Arias's Murder Case Leads to Possible Death Penalty
    Santa Ana, Orange County - In June of 2008, 32-year-old Jodi Arias murdered her boyfriend Travis Alexander. The fact of the murder is assured, but the trial's length of over five years can be attributed to the expertise and skill...
  • May 14

    Two Los Anageles Men Arrested for Sale of Marijuana at Home

    Two Los Anageles Men Arrested for Sale of Marijuana at Home
    Orange County, CA - Police in Oxnard completed a month long investigation Wednesday, that resulted in the arrest of two men on possession of marijuana. The investigation began after Oxnard Police received anonymous tips indicating these two…
Rank this Week: 366

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure news. By Nader Law Firm.

http://www.losangelesbankruptcylawyer-blog.com/
  • May 23

    Pension Advance Scams Drive Up Senior Debt, Drain Saving

    Pension Advance Scams Drive Up Senior Debt, Drain Saving
    Federal and state regulators are closely scrutinizing the practices of some firms that make their money on "pension advances" targeting both military veterans and retired senior citizens. Our Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyers are appalled by…
  • May 20

    Illegal Debt Collection Efforts in California Lead to AG Lawsuit

    Illegal Debt Collection Efforts in California Lead to AG Lawsuit
    California state Attorney General Kamala Harris is accusing JPMorgan of crimes pertaining to the banking giant's debt collection practices involving tens of thousands of Californians who had fallen behind on their credit card payments. Our…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 381

California Insurance Lawyer Blog

California Insurance Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 384

Endangered Species Law & Policy

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…
Rank this Week: 412

Orange County Divorce Lawyer Blog

Orange County Divorce Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.orangecountydivorcelawyerblog.com/
  • May 24

    Stockbrokers' Licenses suspended over past due Child Support

    Stockbrokers' Licenses suspended over past due Child Support
    The Indiana secretary of state has suspended the licenses of two stockbrokers after discovering they were delinquent making child-support payments. Kenneth McCabe, 41, Agua Dulce, Calif., owes more than $70,000 in Lake County, according to a…
  • May 22

    $250 Million Divorce Settlement for Stewart Rahr

    $250 Million Divorce Settlement for Stewart Rahr
    In December of last year, pharma kingpin Stewart Rahr and his wife Carol announced that they would be divorcing after 43 years of marriage. The process was to be an amicable one, Rahr told me. Today, the New York Post's Page Six reports that…
  • May 20

    Ex-husband who raped stepdaughter wants spousal support

    Ex-husband who raped stepdaughter wants spousal support
    A Los Angeles area man is requesting that his ex-wife to resume spousal support payments now that he's served jail time for raping her daughter, KCAL-TV reports. Ed Abar wants Carol Abar to resume $1,300-a-month payments he had been…
Rank this Week: 416

Legal Pad

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: 417

The High-touch Legal Services Blog

The High-touch Legal Services Blog

Provides information about the law for startup and early-stage companies. By Dana H. Shultz.

http://danashultz.com/blog
  • May 9

    Corporate Business Filings Joins Hall of Shame

    Corporate Business Filings Joins Hall of Shame
    A couple of weeks ago a client emailed me with great concern. He received a letter that looked like a government demand for $225, lest a penalty of $250 be imposed by the state. It turns out that the letter was not from the state, but from…
  • May 7

    Corporate Directors in California Can Inspect (Almost) Anything

    Corporate Directors in California Can Inspect (Almost) Anything
    I have written about shareholders’ rights to inspect corporate financial records and shareholder lists. This post discusses directors’ far greater inspection rights. California Corporations Code Section 1602 states: Every director…
  • May 3

    Who Gets to See the Shareholder List?

    Who Gets to See the Shareholder List?
    The founder of a closely-held corporate client, knowing that some employees soon would be shareholders, recently asked whether those employee-shareholders would have the right to find out how many shares he owns. Here is the information I…
Rank this Week: 430

At the Lectern: Practicing Before…

At the Lectern: Practicing Before the California Supreme Court

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

http://www.atthelectern.com/
  • May 24

    Summary of May 22, 2013 conference report for civil case

    Summary of May 22, 2013 conference report for civil case
    The following is our summary of the Supreme Court’s actions on petitions for review in civil cases from the Court’s conference on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.  The summary includes those civil cases in which (1) review has been…
  • May 24

    Taking the Chief Justice Terry show on the road

    Taking the Chief Justice Terry show on the road
    Last year, the California Supreme Court Historical Society co-sponsored a program in San Francisco about David Terry, who was California’s Chief Justice over 150 years ago.  The program featured a (fake) bearded and Bowie knife…
  • May 22

    Death penalty opinion filing tomorrow

    Death penalty opinion filing tomorrow
    The Supreme Court tomorrow morning will file its opinion in People v. Rountree, an automatic appeal from an August 1995 judgment of death.  Rountree was argued in April. The opinion can be viewed online tomorrow beginning…
Rank this Week: 435

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/
Rank this Week: 438

California Foreclosure Blog

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:
Rank this Week: 496

San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer…

San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.sandiegoestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • May 24

    LA Woman Faces Loss of Home

    LA Woman Faces Loss of Home
    The Los Angeles Times recently reported on the plight of Marianne Blend, a 78-year-old woman facing the loss of her home due to what the Times called “probate confusion.” Bland's problems arise from the 2011 death of Fernando…
  • May 23

    What Happens to My Car After I Die?

    What Happens to My Car After I Die?
    The executor of a British estate was recently caught transferring the deceased’s car, worth about $1,240, to his own stepdaughter for the private use of her and her boyfriend. The fraud became public knowledge when the couple broke up…
  • May 20

    Why Your Estate Planning Must Include Intellectual Property

    Why Your Estate Planning Must Include Intellectual Property
    If you're an author, musician, painter or anyone who engages in creative activity for profit, then your California estate planning should include disposition of any intellectual property rights attached to your works. While most copyrights,…
Rank this Week: 505

Fair Employment Legal Update

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…
Rank this Week: 509

The UCL Practitioner

The UCL Practitioner

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

http://www.uclpractitioner.com/
Rank this Week: 510

Los Angeles Intellectual Property…

Los Angeles Intellectual Property Trademark Attorney Blog

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

http://www.iptrademarkattorney.com/
Rank this Week: 540

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/
Rank this Week: 547

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: 551

California Business and Employment…

California Business and Employment Law

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

http://sflegal.wordpress.com
  • Jan 29

    Ledbetter Equal Pay Act Passes Congre

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

    Opposing Sexual Harassment

    Opposing Sexual Harassment
    The United States Supreme Court clarified what it means to “oppose” sexual harassment.  in Crawford v. Metropolitan of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, Crawford was asked questions during a sexual harassment investigation. In…
  • Dec 31

    Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity

    Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity
    When 69-year-old Theodore DeJung was rejected for a full-time commissioner position for the Sonoma County Superior Court in favor of a person 26 years his junior, Mr. DeJung sued the court for age discrimination in violation of the Fair…
Rank this Week: 550

Environmental Law & Climate Change…

Environmental Law & Climate Change Law Blog

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

http://taberlaw.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 565

California Asbestos Law Blog

California Asbestos Law Blog

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

http://asbestos.vieiratriallaw.com/
  • Jul 4

    Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma

    Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma
    Researchers are studying whether chemotherapy before surgery and radiation can deter tumor recurrence in patients with mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the chest caused by asbestos exposure. The study builds on the success of a…
  • Jun 29

    Mesothelioma Treatment Options II

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

    New Mesothelioma Treatment

    New Mesothelioma Treatment
    Implantable Device May Offer Better Pain Management National Cancer Institute Patients with advanced cancer who used an implantable drug-delivery device to control their pain had better pain relief, fewer toxic side effects, and better…
Rank this Week: 571

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: 596

California Injury Lawyers Blog

California Injury Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.californiainjurylawyersblog.com/
  • May 19

    Are Hospitals Doing Enough to Fight Superbug Infections?

    Are Hospitals Doing Enough to Fight Superbug Infections?
    Last year, an estimated 14,000 patients in hospitals in the United States died from an infection called Clostridium difficle, or C-diff for short. Unfortunately, according to USA Today, these 14,000 patients were not alone. As many as 100,000…
  • May 17

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

    "Move Over" Law -- Saving Workers and Motorists Statewide
    Just over a week after two employees from the California Department of Transportation were killed while working to make our roadways safer, Caltrans officials honored the close to 200 workers who have lost their lives at work during the 23rd…
  • May 15

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

    California 2nd Deadliest in U.S. For Bicycle Accident
    The state of California made it on the list of top 20 most bike-friendly states. The problem is, as the Detroit Free Press and other news outlets reported, most only focus on the top 10 states, so we've still got a ways to go. Every day…
Rank this Week: 606

the complex litigator

the complex litigator

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

http://www.thecomplexlitigator.com/post-data/
Rank this Week: 622

California Injury Attorneys Blog

California Injury Attorneys Blog

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

http://esteybomberger.com/blog
  • Apr 19

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

    San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation
    According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, San Francisco’s cable cars are among the most accident-prone means of mass transportation  in the country─averaging one accident every month, per vehicle mile traveled…
  • Apr 5

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

    E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled
    Nearly 200,000 pounds of frozen chicken quesadillas and other meals are being recalled by Rich Products after an outbreak of E.coli The company is recalling all food products made at its Waycross, GA food plant, according to a company press…
  • Mar 4

    Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash

    Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash
    TECATE – A 31-year-old San Diego woman tragically died Sunday  after a collision on the 94 Freeway,  CBS 8 News reported. The woman was riding a motorcycle eastbound on the 94 when she was cut off by a Ford F-150 truck making…
Rank this Week: 630

San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.sanfranciscoinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 24

    Street Racing: A Growing Threat on California Road

    Street Racing: A Growing Threat on California Road
    For many, driving is simply a necessity, an in-between time at best and often a headache. For others, however, driving is a passion. These enthusiasts view a well-built engine as an object of beauty; there can never be enough power...
  • May 22

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

    A Glance Across the Aisle: The Criminal Side of Elder Abuse Law
    As we’ve often explained in these pages, the criminal and civil systems are separate and distinct. Our law firm focuses on the civil system, where individuals are able to bring claims against others for legal wrongs. In contrast, the...
  • May 20

    Train Accidents: From Large-Scale Investigations to Individual Victim

    Train Accidents: From Large-Scale Investigations to Individual Victim
    For some, the thought of train travel conjures up memories of a simpler time and a bygone era of gentlemen in smoking jackets and women in hats. For others, trains remain a part of everyday life and the hustle and...
Rank this Week: 680

Los Angeles Criminal Defense…

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

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

http://www.losangelescriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 675