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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 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....
May 17
Pantheon: Rosamund Pike.

Pantheon: Rosamund Pike.

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

Rank this Week: 47

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

Closing Arguments in Major Banks’ Arbitration Collusion Trial

For some companies, apparently even the famously liberal policy favoring arbitration isn’t enough of an assurance that they can avoid defending a consumer class action in court. Or so the plaintiffs in an antitrust bench trial pending…

Rank this Week: 248

Family Law Blog

Covers California family law. By Claery & Green.

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

May 20
Summertime Vacation Etiquette for Divorced Couple

Summertime Vacation Etiquette for Divorced Couple

If you are going on vacation with the children, you have the responsible to let your ex know where you are going and when you will be back. This rule only applies if you are co-parenting or sharing custody. If you have sole custody of your…
May 20
Act Now on Summer Vacation Dispute

Act Now on Summer Vacation Dispute

Most people anxiously await summertime as a special time to take vacations, enjoy sunny days outside, and spend time with family. Yet for divorced couples sharing custody of their children, summertime can also be a season of contention.…
May 17
Parental Liability Laws: What You Need to Know

Parental Liability Laws: What You Need to Know

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

Rank this Week: 395

Legistative History and Intent

Covers important state and federal legislative history. From Legislative Intent Service, Inc.

http://www.legintent.com/news/

May 20
CA Senate Bill 439 regulating medical marijuana shops passes Senate

CA Senate Bill 439 regulating medical marijuana shops passes Senate

Today, California Senate Bill 439, which would regulate medical marijuana shops, passed the Senate Committee and is heading to the Assembly. This bill provides that a cooperative, collective or other business entity that operates within…
May 17
CA Assembly Bill 188 of 2013 affects commercial property change of ownership under Proposition 13

CA Assembly Bill 188 of 2013 affects commercial property change of ownership under Proposition 13

Assembly Bill 188 proposes to revise California Proposition 13’s circumstances under which a “change in ownership” of real property owned by a legal entity is deemed to have occurred by closing a commercial property tax…
May 14
CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL WELFARE COMMISSION WAGE ORDERS – Spring, 2013 Engrossment

CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL WELFARE COMMISSION WAGE ORDERS – Spring, 2013 Engrossment

California Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders For over 20 years, Legislative Intent Service has been researching California Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders. Our massive, in-house collection includes thousands of pages of…

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Probable Cause

Covers criminal defense, immigration consequences, and constitutional law. By Rick Horowitz.

http://www.rhdefense.com/blog

May 20
Believing in Freedom

Believing in Freedom

I was going to call this post, “They’re Still Free to Post Cat Pictures on Facebook,” but I realized as I was thinking about writing it, that I was bothered by more than just one thing. And that’s usually what drives…
May 15
Shackling the Law

Shackling the Law

I’ve said it before, but for potential newcomers, I’ll say it again: You don’t have to read this blog very long to know that I hate shackles. I hate shackles on adults, but I particularly hate shackles on minors.…
May 10
A Gang By Any Other Name

A Gang By Any Other Name

In days of yore, Shakespeare asked, “What diff does it make what you call them?” Well, actually what he said was: ’Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself though, not a Montague. What’s Montague? it…

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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 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,…
May 17
Understanding the Legal Relationships in a Revocable Living Trust

Understanding the Legal Relationships in a Revocable Living Trust

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

Who Can Access Your Social Media Accounts After Your Death?

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

Rank this Week: 914

Defective Drug Lawyers Blog

Covers prescription drug and medical device injury case. By Levin Simes.

http://www.defectivedruglawyersblog.com/

May 20
FDA Urges Consumers to Report Drug and Medical Device Problems via New Mobile Application

FDA Urges Consumers to Report Drug and Medical Device Problems via New Mobile Application

Earlier this year, a group of private companies and institutions released a new mobile application in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiologic Health. It is called MedWatcher, and is a mobile app…
Nov 12
According to FDA reports, Actos Linked to over 1000 Bladder Cancer Diagnose

According to FDA reports, Actos Linked to over 1000 Bladder Cancer Diagnose

According to a recent review of FDA adverse event reports, the FDA has received over 1000 reports from individuals reporting unexplained diagnoses of bladder cancer after Actos use. This comes after several prominent scientific reports linked…
Nov 12
Consumers Urged to Avoid Using Actos and Its Generic Equivalent

Consumers Urged to Avoid Using Actos and Its Generic Equivalent

After over 1000 adverse event reports, several consumer watchdog groups have urged diabetics to avoid using Actos or its generic equivalent. Many have espoused that actos use may not be worth the associated health risks. A group by the name…

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Southern California Injury Law…

Southern California Injury Law Blog

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

http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/

May 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…

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3D Internet Law Blog

Covers intellectual property and contracts in virtual worlds and multiuser online games. By Stephen Wu.

http://www.3dinternetlaw.com/index.html

May 20
Washington Lawyer Article on Virtual Worlds and MMOG

Washington Lawyer Article on Virtual Worlds and MMOG

Recently, writer Thai Phi Le wrote a Washington Lawyer magazine article entitled “Virtual Reality Meets Real-Life Law.” She interviewed me and other lawyers who practice in the area to write a thorough article on different…
Apr 10
Virtual Worlds Research Jornal Review

Virtual Worlds Research Jornal Review

Today, I came across a new resource for looking at virtual worlds: Virtual Worlds Research. This is an online, peer-reviewed academic journal. The journal can be found here.
Mar 9
Delta Seeks Dismissal of California AG Suit

Delta Seeks Dismissal of California AG Suit

In my last post about the mobile app privacy lawsuit by California’s Attorney General against Delta Airlines, I talked about the recently filed complaint in San Francisco’s Superior Court. The AG claimed that Delta Airlines…

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California Nursing Home Abuse…

California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.nursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

May 20
Depression May Lead to Dementia in Elderly Patient

Depression May Lead to Dementia in Elderly Patient

Many older adults who experience depression may see their risks for developing Alzheimer’s and dementia increase, according to a recent article in the New York Times. This is a serious issue for patients in nursing homes and other…
May 13
Older Patients with Parkinson’s Face Hospital Danger

Older Patients with Parkinson’s Face Hospital Danger

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 821

San Diego Injury Law Blog

Covers California personal injury law, as ell as motor vehicle accident, dog bite and defective product news. By Walton Barber LLP.

http://www.legalpad.com/

May 20
Diving Fatality at La Jolla Shore

Diving Fatality at La Jolla Shore

Earlier this month, a diver died after being pinned against a sea wall at La Jolla Shores. He was found unconscious, and lifeguards were unable to revive him. This recent drowning accident should raise awareness about the dangers of diving…
May 13
Severe Burn Injury in Lakeside Fire

Severe Burn Injury in Lakeside Fire

A fire in a Lakeside creek bed left one woman with severe burn injuries last Sunday, and it also destroyed one trailer home while scorching other vehicles and homes in the area. Personal injury lawyers know that cases involving burns can be…
May 12
DUI Suspected in Pacific Beach Motorcycle Accident

DUI Suspected in Pacific Beach Motorcycle Accident

Earlier this week, a motorcycle accident in Pacific Beach led to a driver’s arrest and put a motorcyclist in the hospital. According to San Diego Talk Radio, this past weekend a number of DUI checkpoints were set up throughout San…

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Visa Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law topics including all aspects of family and work visas. Published by Jacob Sapochnick.

http://www.visalawyerblog.com/

May 20
False Claims to U.S. Citizenship: Fraud or Willful Misrepresentation in Visa Applications and Unauthorized Entry (Updates in Foreign Affairs Manual)

False Claims to U.S. Citizenship: Fraud or Willful Misrepresentation in Visa Applications and Unauthorized Entry (Updates in Foreign Affairs Manual)

On May 1, 2013, the U.S. Department of State distributed Change Transmittal (CT) incorporating certain updates and clarifications into Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM). These changes have been subsequently withdrawn by the Department of State and…
May 15
Improved Economic Relations with San Diego and Tijuana Means More Professional Opportunities for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Worker

Improved Economic Relations with San Diego and Tijuana Means More Professional Opportunities for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Worker

In a recent NY Times article, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner spoke about improving economic relations between Tijuana and San Diego. Mr. Filner has taken steps to make progress in improving these relations by opening up an office in Tijuana...
May 14
Student Visas Language Taken Up on Senate Immigration Bill

Student Visas Language Taken Up on Senate Immigration Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee is likely to pass a proposal Tuesday meant to improve information-sharing on foreign students – a direct influence of last month’s bombings at the Boston Marathon – on the ongoing immigration debate on…

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Law Office of David P. Shapiro…

Law Office of David P. Shapiro Blog

Covers criminal law in California.

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

May 20
Gun Crimes Down in San Diego

Gun Crimes Down in San Diego

Guns – and gun-related crimes – have been in the news quite a bit lately. Most of the reports concern recent tragedies involving the use of firearms, particularly since the mass shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. Many people favor…
May 7
Felony DUI Charged in Escondido Car Chase

Felony DUI Charged in Escondido Car Chase

An Escondido man is in custody after a bizarre series of events on Saturday. According to police, Michael Najera was driving his Cadillac SUV near Valley Parkway shortly after 5:00 a.m. Saturday morning, when he rear ended a patrol car…
May 1
San Diego City Council Asks for New Medical Marijuana Ordinance

San Diego City Council Asks for New Medical Marijuana Ordinance

The City Council requested on Monday that the City Attorney’s Office prepare new proposed regulations governing medical marijuana dispensaries. An ordinance governing the dispensaries had been on the books, but was rescinded in 2011.…

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California Employment Law Report

Covers California employment law trends, cases and issues. By Anthony Zaller.

http://www.californiaemploymentlawreport.com/

May 20
Finding the Next Steve Jobs - Nolan Bushnell

Finding the Next Steve Jobs - Nolan Bushnell

Who was the first person to recognize Steve Jobs’ potential and offer him a job? It was Nolan Bushnell. Bushnell also, by the way, founded Atari, co-inventor of the video game Pong, founder of Chuck E. Cheese, and is a serial…
Apr 29
Reporting Time Pay - Aleman v. AirTouch

Reporting Time Pay - Aleman v. AirTouch

Employees of AirTouch who worked for the cellular provider filed a putative class action alleging that the AirTouch employees were entitled to additional wages under California’s “reporting time pay” requirements. The…
Mar 20
5 compliance issues California employers need to audit at least once a year

5 compliance issues California employers need to audit at least once a year

Your company has updated its employee handbook, but the work is not over in California. Here are a few reminders of additional steps employers should review after conducting a handbook update and on a periodic basis. Of course this list is…

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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 20
People v. Lopez (Cal. Ct. App. - May 20, 2013)

People v. Lopez (Cal. Ct. App. - May 20, 2013)

I have a couple of reactions to the underlying facts of this case. So I thought others might be interested in those facts as well:"Respondent [Sergio Jose Lopez], a practicing attorney, was Sirena Zavala's boyfriend. They lived in…
May 17
In Re Martin (San Diego - May 13, 2013)

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

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

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

Not too long ago, I litigated an appeal in which the attorney for the defendant (Jan Chilton) was the same one as in this appeal. l. I found Him to be reasonable, sophisticated and smart.I do not think that these qualities in an…

Rank this Week: 346

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 20
Ogundare v. DIR: Court Addresses Debarment of Contractor From Public Works Projects for Violation of Prevailing Wage Requirement

Ogundare v. DIR: Court Addresses Debarment of Contractor From Public Works Projects for Violation of Prevailing Wage Requirement

Ogundare v. Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (2/27/13) --- Cal. App.4th --- deals with the DLSE and its enforcement of the state's prevailing wage requirements for public works projects. As…
May 20
Dailey v. Sears, Roebuck: Court Affirms Order Denying Certification of Manager / Assistant Manager Misclassification Action

Dailey v. Sears, Roebuck: Court Affirms Order Denying Certification of Manager / Assistant Manager Misclassification Action

In Dailey v. Sears, Roebuck and Co. (3/27/13) --- Cal.App.4th ---, the Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court order denying certification of a putative class action alleging that the employer, Sears, violated California wage and hour laws by…
May 17
Dan’s City Used Cars, Inc., v. Pelkey: SCOTUS Issues FAAAA Preemption Decision

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

One of the big issues in wage and hour law in the last few years has been what has become known as "F-quad-A preemption." The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) preempts state laws "related to a price, route, or…

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Record Clearing Blog

Covers criminal record removal. By Higbee & Associates.

http://www.recordclearing.org/blog/

May 20
AIDS

AIDS

My story starts with having a relationship with a wonderful man. For the first year we had protected sex and once we figured out we were serious about our relationship we started having unprotected sex. A year of unprotected sex [...]
May 20
why do i have to keep paying the price

why do i have to keep paying the price

When i was 13 i made the biggest mistake of my life.i hurt some one who is very close to me and i got charged with a sex offence,let me tell you that i regret that choice and i am [...]
May 20
what happened to liberty and justice for all

what happened to liberty and justice for all

I live in missouri and have for 56 years only the last 20 plus, I each and every day still pay my so called debit to socitey. I AM A FELON. Why ? I was said to have knowingly posessed [...]

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Oakland Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers California employment and injury law. By Liberty Law.

http://www.oaklandemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 20
Micha Star Liberty To Be Given Award

Micha Star Liberty To Be Given Award

Liberty Law is proud to announce that Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) has selected Micha Star Liberty as one of the six California attorneys to be selected to receive the “Spirit of CEB” award, which acknowledges her…
May 16
What should I do if I’ve suffered a burn injury in the San Francisco – Oakland Bay area?

What should I do if I’ve suffered a burn injury in the San Francisco – Oakland Bay area?

Burns are some of the most painful types of injuries a person can go through. They can require extensive plastic surgery, as well as rehabilitation in some cases. Burn victims can suffer not only physical pain, but also extreme emotional…
May 14
Should I develop an employee handbook for my San Francisco workplace?

Should I develop an employee handbook for my San Francisco workplace?

Yes, all companies should develop an employee handbook, which can be very important to a company’s health. A well-drafted employee handbook sets forth guidelines for both employees and management in their relationships with one another…

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Reasonable Expectation

Focuses on privacy and data security. By M. Scott Koller.

http://www.reasonableexpectation.com

May 20
NIST releases 4th version of security control catalog SP 800-53

NIST releases 4th version of security control catalog SP 800-53

The National Institute of Standards and Technology released April 30 a revised version of its security control catalog for federal systems, SP 800-53. The revision (.pdf), the fourth version of the security controls catalog, also…
May 18
Past vs. Present

Past vs. Present

We take for granted the affect technology has on our daily lives. This comic offers an interesting (and humorous) perspective on how society changed. source: Doghouse Diaries
May 14
California AG’s Mobile App Case Against Delta Dismissed

California AG’s Mobile App Case Against Delta Dismissed

A state court has dismissed the California Attorney General’s claims that Delta Air Lines Inc. (“Delta”) violated the California Online Privacy Protection Act by failing to have an appropriately posted privacy…

Rank this Week: 403

California Civil Litigation Blog

Covers electronic discovery, insurance litigation, security and privacy, and other civil litigation topics in California. By M. Scott Koller.

http://www.koller-law.com

May 20
NIST releases 4th version of security control catalog SP 800-53

NIST releases 4th version of security control catalog SP 800-53

The National Institute of Standards and Technology released April 30 a revised version of its security control catalog for federal systems, SP 800-53. The revision (.pdf), the fourth version of the security controls catalog, also…
May 14
California AG’s Mobile App Case Against Delta Dismissed

California AG’s Mobile App Case Against Delta Dismissed

A state court has dismissed the California Attorney General’s claims that Delta Air Lines Inc. (“Delta”) violated the California Online Privacy Protection Act by failing to have an appropriately posted privacy…
Jan 17
HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule Released

HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule Released

This afternoon, HHS released the attached omnibus final rule modifying the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules as required the Health Information Technology Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and the…

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Fair Employment Legal Update

By Khorrami, LLP.

http://fairemploymentlegalupdate.com/

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…
May 17
Former PIMCO Executive Claims He Was Fired for Reporting Firm’s Financial Misconduct

Former PIMCO Executive Claims He Was Fired for Reporting Firm’s Financial Misconduct

A former executive at the Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was fired last year in retaliation for reporting financial misconduct at the firm to federal law enforcement officials.…
May 16
New York Based Restaurant Group Sued for Wage & Hour Violation

New York Based Restaurant Group Sued for Wage & Hour Violation

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

Rank this Week: 511

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 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…
May 20
BMW intentionally Hits Motorcycle on Coronado Bridge

BMW intentionally Hits Motorcycle on Coronado Bridge

Over the weekend a man driving a BMW displayed a horrific act of road rage as he intentionally swerved into a motorcycle with two passengers and sent them flying. This incident occurred on Saturday evening, May 18, 2013 on the Coronado…
May 13
Fatal Construction Site Accident

Fatal Construction Site Accident

Early this morning, May 13, 2013 in Murrieta, CA one man, 30 years old lost his life when the forklift he was operating turned over, trapping him underneath. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to an OSHA representative the…

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Plaintiffs-Advocate

Covers personal injury. By Khorrami, LLP.

http://plaintiffsadvocate.wordpress.com/

May 20
KFC Sued For “Doing Cleaning Wrong”

KFC Sued For “Doing Cleaning Wrong”

Fried Chicken powerhouse, KFC, might do chicken right, but they do cleaning wrong. A lawsuit has been filed by a West Virginia couple, alleging personal injuries after the husband fell as he was entering the KFC. The couple states that an…
May 16
Alabama Man Awarded $1.7 Million In Construction Accident

Alabama Man Awarded $1.7 Million In Construction Accident

Christopher “Brock” Hill, an Alabama man who suffered multiple injuries after a tragic construction accident, has been awarded $1.7 million against international construction company ThyssenKrupp and several other companies. The…
May 6
A “Gang Sweep” at a High School Leads to Class Action

A “Gang Sweep” at a High School Leads to Class Action

A class action lawsuit has been filed by the American Civil Liberties Union after a “gang sweep” was conducted at West High School in Salt Lake City. During the sweep, up to 40 students of color were detained, questioned,…

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Patent Lawyer Blog

Covers developments in patent law and litigation. By Stan Gibson of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://patentlaw.jmbm.com/

May 20
Motion to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review Denied without Prejudice Where Inter Partes Review Had Not Yet Been Granted

Motion to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review Denied without Prejudice Where Inter Partes Review Had Not Yet Been Granted

Plaintiff Automatic Manufacturing Systems, Inc. ("AMS") manufactures and markets equipment used to print machine readable labels on glass microscope slides. Defendant Primera Technology, Inc. ("Primera") competes against AMS in the…
May 14
Counterclaims for Declaratory Judgment for Non-Infringement and Invalidity Dismissed as Duplicative of Infringement Complaint and Failure to Plead Any Facts Describing How the Patent Was Invalid

Counterclaims for Declaratory Judgment for Non-Infringement and Invalidity Dismissed as Duplicative of Infringement Complaint and Failure to Plead Any Facts Describing How the Patent Was Invalid

Plaintiff, The Sliding Door Company ("Sliding Door"), brought an action for patent infringement against KLS Doors, LLC ("KLS Doors") alleging infringement of a patent for a sliding door system. KLS Doors filed a counterclaim for declaratory…
May 13
Stay Pending Inter Partes Review Denied Because Defendant Waited Too Long to File the Petition and Court Had Dedicated Resources to Determining Claim Construction

Stay Pending Inter Partes Review Denied Because Defendant Waited Too Long to File the Petition and Court Had Dedicated Resources to Determining Claim Construction

Defendant Universal Remote Control, Inc. ("Universal Remote") filed a motion to stay a patent infringement action filed by Universal Electronics, Inc. ("Universal Electronics") pending an Inter Partes Review in the United States Patent and…

Rank this Week: 1973

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 20
How a Later Date of Separation in a San Diego Divorce May Weigh In Your Favor

How a Later Date of Separation in a San Diego Divorce May Weigh In Your Favor

In a San Diego divorce, a party's date of separation is the first date when either party subjectively (mentally) decided the marriage was over, finished, and not salvageable. The parties' overt actions usually demonstrate that subjective…
May 16
California Family Code Failed to Protect Mother Ordered to Support Daughter's Abuser

California Family Code Failed to Protect Mother Ordered to Support Daughter's Abuser

Spousal support is an issue commonly litigated in a divorce in San Diego. Carol Abar filed for divorce after sixteen years of marriage, when she learned that her husband had sexually assaulted her daughter. In a hearing on spousal support…
May 15
Celebrity Divorce - Jason Aldean Divorcing Wife Based on Irreconcilable Difference

Celebrity Divorce - Jason Aldean Divorcing Wife Based on Irreconcilable Difference

Back in September 2012, Jason Aldean was caught kissing previous American Idol contestant, turned NBA-cheerleader, Brittany Kerr. However, this kiss turned into quite the smooching scandal considering Aldean has been married for over 11…

Rank this Week: 1204

Los Angeles County Criminal Lawyer…

Los Angeles County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal laws and cases on DUI, theft and drug cases. By Kann Law Office.

http://www.losangelescountycriminallawyerblog.com/

May 20
Alleged Cell Phone Burglary Ring Broken Up

Alleged Cell Phone Burglary Ring Broken Up

Five suspected Inglewood gang members have been arrested and accused of allegedly conducting a string of burglaries at cell phone stores throughout the southern California area. The burglaries reportedly were carried out at more than 30…
May 7
California Senate Supports Misdemeanor Charges for 'Hard Drug' Possession

California Senate Supports Misdemeanor Charges for 'Hard Drug' Possession

The California Senate has approved a controversial bill that would permit prosecutors to file misdemeanor charges in cases of simple possession of heroin, cocaine, and other hard drugs. Currently, possession of heroin, cocaine, and other…
Apr 23
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs in on Warrantless DUI Blood Test

U.S. Supreme Court Weighs in on Warrantless DUI Blood Test

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that in most circumstances, police may not draw blood from a DUI (driving under the influence) suspect unless a search warrant for probable cause is obtained. The Justices, concerned that giving…

Rank this Week: 2541

Steigerwalt Law Firm Blog

Covers DUI.

http://www.sdcountydui.com/blog

May 20
What Factors Can Increase the Penalties for DUI?

What Factors Can Increase the Penalties for DUI?

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

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

Your DUI arrest sets in motion a critical chain of events – and how you handle the first steps can make all the difference in the eventual outcome. When you’re charged with a DUI, your driver’s license will be confiscated…
May 14
Discussing the BAC change

Discussing the BAC change

You might want to skip on that last vodka tonic or Bud Light after hearing the results of what the National Transportation Safety Board meeting is voting on today in Washington. The NTSB is meeting today to vote on whether they will recommend…

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DUI Blogger

This blog covers DUI law, science, and policy. Topics include celebrity DUI arrests, DUI consequences, and DUI legislation. Published by Southern California criminal defense lawyer, Neil Shouse.

http://www.duiblogger.com/

May 20
.05 BAC as the New Legal Standard?

.05 BAC as the New Legal Standard?

The National Transportation Safety Board has called on all 50 states to reduce the allowable blood-alcohol concentration by more than a third, to 0.05 percent from 0.08 percent. The recommendation was one of 19 made in a safety report…
Feb 25
Stoned Politics? Senator Correa's SB 289 Zero Tolerance Drugged DUI Law

Stoned Politics? Senator Correa's SB 289 Zero Tolerance Drugged DUI Law

"Driving under the influence of illegal drugs is dangerous and cannot be tolerated. Creating a zero tolerance drugged driving policy will equip law enforcement with the tools needed to keep our communities and roads safe.” This above…
Sep 14
Safety Checks on Capital Punishment

Safety Checks on Capital Punishment

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California Criminal Defense Blog

California Criminal Defense Blog covers topics such as drug crimes, legislation, sex crimes, sex offenses, and violent crimes. Published by Southern California Defense Lawyers Neil Shouse & Associates.

http://www.californiacriminaldefenseblog.com/

May 20
California Supreme Court Overturns Three-Strikes Sentence Enhancement

California Supreme Court Overturns Three-Strikes Sentence Enhancement

The California Supreme Court has overturned a defendant’s five year sentence enhancement under California Penal Code 667(a), California’s “three strikes” law. ” The enhancement was based upon the defendant having…
Feb 25
Deceived, Deported and Dejected: Supreme Court Will Not Apply Padilla Retroactively for Countless Immigrant

Deceived, Deported and Dejected: Supreme Court Will Not Apply Padilla Retroactively for Countless Immigrant

The United States Supreme Court 2010 decision in Padilla v. Kentucky held that the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution requires criminal defense attorneys to advise non-citizen clients about the deportation risks of a guilty…
Feb 18
“Lifting Liberty”: California Lawmakers Amend C.P.C 666 (Petty Theft with a Prior)

“Lifting Liberty”: California Lawmakers Amend C.P.C 666 (Petty Theft with a Prior)

Prior to September 9, 2010, the law in California dictated that if an individual had once been convicted of any theft offense, and had served at least a day in jail, any subsequent convictions for petty theft could be prosecuted as a felony,…

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San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.sanfranciscoinjurylawyerblog.com/

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...
May 17
Spoliation: An Evidentiary Rule and a Commitment to Truth

Spoliation: An Evidentiary Rule and a Commitment to Truth

Trials are about resolving disputes and uncovering the truth. While the law of evidence does not sound like the most exciting part of court life, the rules of evidence allow the system to function. Understanding these rules, including the…
May 15
Understanding Senior Care & Preventing Elder Abuse

Understanding Senior Care & Preventing Elder Abuse

As your San Francisco nursing home abuse law firm, we understand that aging individuals and their families often face many tough decisions. It is difficult to come to the conclusion that your loved one can no longer live alone,...

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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 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…
May 16
Child Custody award leads to murder plot

Child Custody award leads to murder plot

A former elementary school teacher and her father pleaded guilty Thursday to their admitted roles in a plot to murder her former husband because they were unhappy with a child-custody award in the couple's divorce case. Then, after onetime…
May 14
Denise Richards awarded custody of Charlie Sheen's twin son

Denise Richards awarded custody of Charlie Sheen's twin son

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

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CEB Blog

Covers California law.

http://blog.ceb.com/

May 20
Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

Trying a case is hard enough, but throughout trial you should also keep in the back of your mind the need to preserve the record for appeal. Why is it so important to pay attention to the record during trial? It all comes down to a major…
May 17
Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Do you own a house with someone and don’t want to register as domestic partners, but you still want an exclusion from a change in ownership for property tax purposes when you die? Now you can. Here’s how it works. Under Rev &…
May 15
What Is a Debtor to Do When Judgment Day Comes?

What Is a Debtor to Do When Judgment Day Comes?

After a money judgment has been entered against him or her, what can a debtor (or debtor’s attorney) do? Once a money judgment is entered against the debtor, the way in which it can be enforced and the extent to which it can be enforced…

Rank this Week: 750

California Employee Rights…

California Employee Rights Advocate

Covers California labor law. By United Employees Law Group, PC.

http://www.californiaemployeeadvocate.com

May 20
Sick Time PTO, Vacation, Holiday Pay

Sick Time PTO, Vacation, Holiday Pay

California Labor laws do not require that companies offer paid sick time, vacations pay or PTO nor does it require holiday pay. But if an employer does choose to offer these benefits California labor laws do govern how these benefits will be…
May 13
Are you an Independent Contractor or should you actually be Considered an actual Employee?

Are you an Independent Contractor or should you actually be Considered an actual Employee?

The federal government has been focusing a lot of their attention and resources on cracking down on the misclassification of independent contractors (IC). The Department of labor (DOL) has put a big effort into this in conjunction with the…
May 6
Reimbursable Expenses for California Employee

Reimbursable Expenses for California Employee

California labor code section 2802, requires that all employment related expenses be covered by the employer. This means that any tools, equipment, supplies and uniforms that the employee purchases which are necessary in order complete their…

Rank this Week: 2053

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

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

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

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

Vincent Howard and our Corona consumer bankruptcy lawyers frequently write about bankruptcy mortgage disputes involving a bank or loan servicer. But in In re Rader, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals…

Rank this Week: 725

At Counsel Table

Covers the craft and business of the courtroom lawyer. By Alex Craigie.

http://atcounseltable.wordpress.com

May 20
Beware The “Reptile” Lawyer

Beware The “Reptile” Lawyer

For many, the words “lawyer” and “reptile” are probably synonymous. Since 2009, however, some lawyers have sought to transform the courtroom into a reptilian battleground. That year, attorney Don Keenan and jury…
May 13
Want Clients? Look To Those Who Care About You Most

Want Clients? Look To Those Who Care About You Most

One of the first things a business development coach will tell you is to identify people whom you believe can help you in your quest to build a practice. If you’re like me, this might cause you to look around and compile a list of…
May 11
Want To Lose Your Trial? Be Late And Keep A Jury Waiting

Want To Lose Your Trial? Be Late And Keep A Jury Waiting

The ABA Journal reported on Friday that a Pennsylvania judge held a lawyer in contempt and increased the bond for his client when they were late for a jury trial. “We were all here at 9 a.m. for a jury trial and the defense table was…

Rank this Week: 1155

The UCL Practitioner

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

http://www.uclpractitioner.com/

May 20
MCLE program this week: Class Action Litigation (Rutter Group)

MCLE program this week: Class Action Litigation (Rutter Group)

This week, the Rutter Group will present "Class Action Litigation: New Strategies for California Practitioners." The program will take place in San Francisco at Hotel Nikko on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 6:00-9:15 p.m.…
May 17
Two Ninth Circuit class action settlement decisions: In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation and Radcliffe v. Experian

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 412

Nonprofit Law Blog

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

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

May 20
All Eyes on Delaware’s Public Benefit Corporation Legislation

All Eyes on Delaware’s Public Benefit Corporation Legislation

Last month, with great fanfare, Delaware’s governor Jack Markell introduced legislation providing for the creation of public benefit corporations. Enjoying broad, bipartisan support, the new law is expected to be quickly approved and put…
May 17
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 17, 2013

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 17, 2013

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

Treasury Inspector General Report on IRS "Scandal"

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

Rank this Week: 191

DePaolo's Work Comp World

Thoughts and impressions regarding the workers' compensation industry throughout the United States including all state systems. By David J. DePaolo.

http://daviddepaolo.blogspot.com/

May 20
It's Not Rocket Science, But Close

It's Not Rocket Science, But Close

After the NCCI Annual Issues Symposium (AIS) I received an email from Peter Rousmaniere, a noted columnist who covers the workers' compensation industry for Risk & Insurance Magazine.Peter was at AIS and I was fortunate enough to share a…
May 17
Boulders and Making A Life Better

Boulders and Making A Life Better

Bolders bring out the best in us, and boulders consequently bring out the best in life - our relationships with others. That was the message that Aron Ralston delivered to an enraptured audience at NCCI's Annual Issues Symposium (AIS)…
May 16
Who's To Blame?

Who's To Blame?

I've written about Derek Boogaard, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Toradol several times in the past in this blog. Boogaard is the National Hockey League player who died at age 28 in 2011 from a prescription drug overdose and the…

Rank this Week: 795

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 20
Bitcoin And The Corporations Code

Bitcoin And The Corporations Code

I’ve been seeing an increasing number of references to Bitcoin and other forms of virtual or crypto currencies in the news. For example, Jeffrey Sparshott and Robin Sidel of the Wall Street Journal reported last…
May 17
If You’re Relying On The Signature Of Two Officers, You May Want To Think Again

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

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

Court Explicates Scope of Usury Exemption For Real Estate Broker

Artistotle didn’t think much of the idea of paying interest: εὐλογώτατα μισεῖται ἡ…

Rank this Week: 278

Orange County Injury Attorney Blog

Covers car accidents, car safety tips and travel safety information. By Cohn & Swartzon, P.C.

http://www.orangecountyinjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 20
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Mother of Three in Mission Viejo

Wrong-Way Driver Kills Mother of Three in Mission Viejo

Three children lost their mother recently in a wrong-way driving crash. A 36-year old mother was driving on Santa Margarita Parkway in Mission Viejo when a man in a pickup truck struck her minivan in a head-on collision. The children are…
May 16
Orange County Motorcycle Accidents a Preventable Occurance

Orange County Motorcycle Accidents a Preventable Occurance

Recently Orange County residents were witnesses to another motorcycle accident on our highways. Many motorists forget that motorcycles should be treated with as much respect, if not more, than passenger cars. However, if you ride a…
May 15
6 Southern California Residents Canoe Capsizes Causing Dramatic Rescue

6 Southern California Residents Canoe Capsizes Causing Dramatic Rescue

It is amazing to me how often people do not consider risks when taking part in physical activities. But never more than when it deals with water. With high winds blowing from 15 to 20 knots, six passengers got into a canoe and braved rough…

Rank this Week: 2153

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: 602

Sacramento Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers commercial leasing and creditor's rights. By the Law Office of Kristina M. Reed.

http://www.sacramentorealestatelawyerblog.com/

May 19
The Type of Contract You Have Dictates Your Option

The Type of Contract You Have Dictates Your Option

Real estate contracts generally fall into one if two categories. They are usually either land contracts or service contracts. This can be important if you need to go to court over a contract because the type of contract you have can limit the…
May 13
Not All Contract Cancellations are Breaches of Contract

Not All Contract Cancellations are Breaches of Contract

A real estate contract is like any other contract and only binds those who agree to it. When a party to an agreement does act as required under the agreement, the other party, or parties, usually have a few ways to deal with the breach of…
May 5
Are You Working with the Right People?

Are You Working with the Right People?

Real estate agreements are are like any other contract. However, it is one of the few types of contracts that are required to be in writing. Because of this, any oral agreements or modifications that have anything to do with real estate can…

Rank this Week: 1472

Jacobs & Dodds

Covers California business law.

http://irvinebusinesslawyers.blogspot.com/

May 19
The Importance of Employee Handbooks in California

The Importance of Employee Handbooks in California

Although there are many advantages to utilizing an employee handbook, from a purely legal perspective, the employer is usually hoping to establish ground rules of acceptable conduct and prevent the company from being subjected to legal…
May 4
Mediation vs. Arbitration

Mediation vs. Arbitration

In a perfect world there would be no business lawsuits because the parties involved would resolve their differences without resorting to court action. At Jacobs & Dodds each of our lawyers has been trying cases for…
Apr 28
What is a California Corporation?

What is a California Corporation?

A California corporation is a distinct legal entity separate and apart from its officers, directors and shareholders. As a result, a shareholder, officer or director is not the employer of those working for the …

Rank this Week: 3968

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: 427

Mediation's Place

Explores ways to integrate mediation into the litigation process. By Joseph Markowitz.

http://www.mediate-la.com/

May 19
Arts mediation

Arts mediation

Yesterday I had a chance to help train mediators for a California Lawyers for the Arts program that provides mediation and other ADR services for artists. Calfornia Lawyers for the Arts also runs a well-developed lawyer referral…
May 8
The end

The end

Yesterday I mediated my last case referred by the Los Angeles Superior Court mediation program (aside from a couple of cases I am still trying to wind up as private mediations). This last case turned out to serve as a good illustration of…
Apr 21
Justice

Justice

I heard a great story tonight from a college professor. Near the beginning of this professor's course on political philosophy, a student proclaimed that there was no such thing as justice. "I've read Nietzsche," the student said, "and so I…

Rank this Week: 1159

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