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California Injury Blog

Covers vehicle accidents, clergy abuse, personal injury and wrongful death. By Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys.

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

Sep 20
Nine Injured in Two Separate Orange County Car Accident

Nine Injured in Two Separate Orange County Car Accident

Nine people were injured in two separate car accidents within minutes of each other on the 91 Freeway near Knott Avenue in Buena Park early morning on September 17, 2017. According to The Orange County Register, the first accident was…
Sep 5
Seven Injured in Downtown Los Angeles Bus Accident

Seven Injured in Downtown Los Angeles Bus Accident

Seven people were injured, two of them seriously, in a bus accident when a Los Angeles Metro bus collided with a SUV in downtown Los Angeles early morning on August 30, 2017. According to a KTLA news report, the crash occurred near Broadway…
Sep 1
Toddler Critically Injured After Tree Limb Falls on Pasadena Playground

Toddler Critically Injured After Tree Limb Falls on Pasadena Playground

At least three children were injured, one critically, after a large eucalyptus tree limb crashed onto a daycare facility’s playground in Pasadena. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, the incident occurred the afternoon…

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Traffic Accident News And Advice…

Traffic Accident News And Advice Blog

Covers auto laws and auto accident law in California. By Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys.

http://www.trafficaccidentnewsandadviceblog.com/

Sep 20
Man Arrested in Fatal Fountain Valley Bicycle Accident

Man Arrested in Fatal Fountain Valley Bicycle Accident

Police arrested a man hours after a car struck and killed 41-year-old Binh Ngo who was riding his bicycle at the time. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the collision occurred during the early morning hours of…
Sep 5
Hit-and-Run Driver in Los Angeles Caught on Camera

Hit-and-Run Driver in Los Angeles Caught on Camera

A hit-and-run driver who was involving in a bicycle accident in Westlake Village has been caught on camera. According to an NBC4 news report, the incident left the bicyclist with a critical head injury. Police have released a security photo…
Sep 1
Man’s Leg Severed in Lake Elsinore Hit and Run Crash

Man’s Leg Severed in Lake Elsinore Hit and Run Crash

A man’s leg was severed on the 15 Freeway in Lake Elsinore in a hit and run accident after his motorcycle became disabled and he tried to run across lanes, but was struck by a vehicle. According to a news report in The Orange County…

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Orange County Divorce Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.orangecountydivorcelawyerblog.com/

Sep 22
anthony weiner divorce not confidential says Judge

anthony weiner divorce not confidential says Judge

Serial sexter Anthony Weiner’s been exposed again. This time a Manhattan judge has yanked a confidentiality caption that was shielding the disgraced pol’s divorce case with his soon-to-be ex-wife, Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin,…
Sep 21
Audrina Patridge is getting divorced

Audrina Patridge is getting divorced

Audrina Patridge is divorcing her husband of less than a year, on the heels of running to court to get protection from him the newpaper has learned. She is also seeking a domestic violence protection order from the Court. Often…
Sep 21
tax planning and divorce

tax planning and divorce

One of the most important aspects of the divorce process is tax planning, yet it is possibly one of the least understood. Taxation issues are an essential aspect of most divorce cases and must be carefully handled prior to the dissolution of…

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The UCL Practitioner

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

http://www.uclpractitioner.com/

Sep 21
Insurance bad faith and the UCL

Insurance bad faith and the UCL

The September 2017 issue of Plaintiff magazine has an article by Jeffrey I. Ehrlich called "Be an insurance Myth Buster!" One of the busted myths relates to the UCL. The myth is this: "An insurer's breach of its common-law…
Sep 18
Ninth Circuit holds Rule 23(f) time limit not jurisdictional: Lambert v. Neutraceutical Corp.

Ninth Circuit holds Rule 23(f) time limit not jurisdictional: Lambert v. Neutraceutical Corp.

In Lambert v. Neutraceutical Corp., ___ F.3d ___ (9th Cir. Sept. 14, 2017), the Ninth Circuit considered a UCL, FAL and CLRA action against the manufacturer of an "aphrodisiac dietary supplement." Slip op. at 5. The complaint…
Sep 13
Interesting webinar next week on UCL and CLRA omissions case

Interesting webinar next week on UCL and CLRA omissions case

Next Wednesday, September 20, 2017, from noon to 1:00 p.m., the Antitrust, UCL and Privacy Section of the State Bar of California will hold a webinar entitled: "Material Omission Claims Under California's UCL, FAL, and CLRA." The…

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Southern California Appellate News

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

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

Sep 15
Memorial for Judge Noonan

Memorial for Judge Noonan

On Monday, 9/18 at 4:00, the 9th Circuit will hold--and livestream at this link--a Memorial Ceremony for Judge John T. Noonan.
Sep 15
Registration now open for "Federalism Now"

Registration now open for "Federalism Now"

FEDERALISM NOWUC Berkeley School of Law, Friday, Nov. 3 9:00 to 5:30Free admission, registration requiredlaw.berkeley.edu/federalismnowThis full-day conference will bring together a diverse set of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to…
Sep 15
14-day 23(f) deadline not jurisdictional

14-day 23(f) deadline not jurisdictional

Today the 9th Circuit finds the Rule 23(f) 14-day deadline to seek appellate review is not jurisdictional and may be subject to tolling. Opinion is here.The panel held that the fourteen-day Rule 23(f) deadline was not jurisdictional.…

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San Diego Criminal Attorneys Blog

Covers California criminal law topics, including DUI, search and seizure, white collar crimes and sex crimes. By Sean F. Leslie.

http://www.sandiegocriminalattorneysblog.com/

Jul 17
Advice if Subjected to a DUI Stop

Advice if Subjected to a DUI Stop

Within the last year in California, reports reveal that there were 882 fatalities due to drunk driving. As a result of this high number of fatalities, California strongly enforces its regulations regarding drunk driving. These consequences…
Jul 17
Advice if Subjected to a DUI Stop

Advice if Subjected to a DUI Stop

Within the last year in California, reports reveal that there were 882 fatalities due to drunk driving. As a result of this high number of fatalities, California strongly enforces its regulations regarding drunk driving. These consequences…
Jul 17
Advice if Subjected to a DUI Stop

Advice if Subjected to a DUI Stop

Within the last year in California, reports reveal that there were 882 fatalities due to drunk driving. As a result of this high number of fatalities, California strongly enforces its regulations regarding drunk driving. These consequences…

Rank this Week: 105

Legal Pad

Cal Law blog.

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

Aug 8
Want to Stay in the Loop on #ABAannual? Follow @RecorderTweet

Want to Stay in the Loop on #ABAannual? Follow @RecorderTweet

Justice Anthony Kennedy, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Attorney General Eric Holder will all be on hand this week for the American Bar Association's annual meeting in San Francisco—and so will The Recorder. Our…
Jul 12
CA Supreme Court Entertains Prop 8 Backers' Stay Request

CA Supreme Court Entertains Prop 8 Backers' Stay Request

[Cheryl Miller] In what appears to be a last-gasp effort to save Proposition 8, same-sex marriage opponents have asked the California Supreme Court to immediately ban county clerks from issuing marriage licenses to gay couples. The Supreme…
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...

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Provides information for professional and occupational licensees and license applicants in California who have been denied a license, credential, or certificate or who are at risk for disciplinary action (revocation, suspension, probation) against the license by the State.

http://licenseadvocateslawgroup.blogspot.com/

Mar 30
Can the Result of An Administrative Hearing Ever be Reviewed or Changed?

Can the Result of An Administrative Hearing Ever be Reviewed or Changed?

The short answer to the question posed in the title of this post is “Yes!” But, as described below, that answer can cut both for and against the California licensee or license applicant who is not represented by skilled licensing…
Mar 7
License Denial or Discipline? No. 5 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Rehabilitation Evidence

License Denial or Discipline? No. 5 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Rehabilitation Evidence

This post discusses Task No. 5 of the “Top Ten Essential Tasks for Appealing a License Denial or Defending Against License Discipline: Prepare Your Rehabilitation Evidence.”After decades of practice in the field of California…
Jan 23
License Denial or Discipline? No. 4 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Character Evidence

License Denial or Discipline? No. 4 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Character Evidence

This post discusses Task No.

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Bay Area Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers family law. By John S. Yohanan.

http://www.bayareadivorceattorneyblog.com/

Sep 22
California Appellate Court Determines Life Insurance Policy Purchased with Joint Funds Is Community Property

California Appellate Court Determines Life Insurance Policy Purchased with Joint Funds Is Community Property

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of California issued a written opinion in a California property division case that required the court to determine if a life insurance policy purchased by the husband and naming the wife as the sole…
Sep 12
Court Explains the Distinction Between a Dissolution and Nullity Action in a Recent California Family Law Case

Court Explains the Distinction Between a Dissolution and Nullity Action in a Recent California Family Law Case

Last month, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District issued a written opinion in an interesting family law case requiring the court to determine if a previous court order in a dissolution case finding that a couple was not…
Aug 31
California Child Custody Cases: Gauging Best Interest

California Child Custody Cases: Gauging Best Interest

California child custody disputes often center on one parent’s word against the other parent’s word. As the state’s Second District Court of Appeals recently explained, the primary question in any custody case should be:…

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Cannabis Law Group's Medical…

Cannabis Law Group's Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

Covers marijuana collectives, dispensaries and legalization in California.

http://www.marijuanalawyerblog.com/

Sep 21
Legal Concerns in California Cannabis Advertising

Legal Concerns in California Cannabis Advertising

While voters in 26 states plus the District of Columbia have given the green light to laws that legalize marijuana in some form, questions still remain about the legality of certain cannabis advertising campaigns. Recently, the Los Angeles…
Sep 19
Federal Oversight of Marijuana Safety?

Federal Oversight of Marijuana Safety?

A U.S. Senate panel with considerable power in the federal government is pressing federal agencies to wade into the marijuana industries in ways that some might find surprising. Specifically, there is a request that federal safety testing be…
Sep 17
California: No Marijuana Delivery With Drone

California: No Marijuana Delivery With Drone

Internet distribution sites like Amazon are on the verge of delivering products – including food and beer – via drone. However, marijuana isn’t soon to be on the short list, at least not in California. The California Bureau…

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Mediation Matters

Covers mediation and negotiations. By Steve Mehta.

http://stevemehta.com/blog/

Sep 14
Don’t Go There: Threats Won’t Get the Deal Done

Don’t Go There: Threats Won’t Get the Deal Done

Your client and the other party need to come to an agreement to resolve a dispute. As the old saying goes, you’ll attract more flies with honey than vinegar. Threatening the other party will just heighten the tension, make the other…
Sep 8
Persuasion is a Skill Not a Mystery

Persuasion is a Skill Not a Mystery

Whether you’re trying to persuade another party to settle a lawsuit or a family member wants to vacation in a place you’d hate to go, with some practice and effort you may be persuasive enough to achieve that settlement or avoid…
Aug 30
Empathy Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing

Empathy Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing

Empathy is critical to being a good negotiator. You must address the other person’s needs and wants in order to reach an agreement. Being emotionally cut off from others is not a recipe for negotiation success. On the other hand being…

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Orange County Employment Lawyers…

Orange County Employment Lawyers Blog

Covers employment law. By Nassiri Law.

http://www.orangecountyemploymentlawyersblog.com/

Sep 23
Are Allergies a Disability Protected Under Employment Laws?

Are Allergies a Disability Protected Under Employment Laws?

California law protects workers with mental and physical disabilities. The law defines a physical disability as any disease, disorder, condition disfigurement or anatomical loss which limits a major life activity. Workers who suffer from…
Sep 21
Restaurants Ordered to Pay Back Wages, Penalties to Immigrant Worker

Restaurants Ordered to Pay Back Wages, Penalties to Immigrant Worker

Mistreatment of immigrant employees unfortunately happens all too often, as some employers take advantage of workers’ lack of English skills and fear of potential deportation. Holding these firms accountable for such discrimination is a…
Sep 18
Female Doctors Allege Gender Discrimination in Pay

Female Doctors Allege Gender Discrimination in Pay

Gender discrimination can occur in all industries, at all education levels and all income tiers. Recently, a trio of female physicians in North Carolina filed a gender discrimination lawsuit alleging the male doctors within their health…

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California Punitive Damages

Covers California punitive damages litigation. By Horvitz & Levy LLP.

http://calpunitives.blogspot.com/

Sep 22
California Legislature passes bill to relax burden of proof for punitive damages in narrow category of case

California Legislature passes bill to relax burden of proof for punitive damages in narrow category of case

Although California juries are known to hand out hefty punitive damages, California law actually contains quite a few safeguards against arbitrary and irrational punitive damages awards. That's why many of the headline-grabbing awards are…
Aug 30
Court of Appeal reduces compensatory damages and orders matching reduction in punitives (Pulte Home v. American Safety Indemnity)

Court of Appeal reduces compensatory damages and orders matching reduction in punitives (Pulte Home v. American Safety Indemnity)

This published opinion issued today addresses a recurring issue in California punitive damages litigation: when an appellate court significantly reduces a compensatory damages award, what should the court do with a punitive damages award?The…
Aug 28
"The Talcum Tort-Stick Up"

"The Talcum Tort-Stick Up"

The Wall Street Journal ran this opinion piece last Friday, attacking the talc litigation that generated the huge punitive damages verdict in LA last week.

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Santa Rosa Family Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.santarosafamilylawyerblog.com/

Sep 22
Spousal Support – California Divorce Law

Spousal Support – California Divorce Law

Determining Spousal Support. Divorcing couples often have questions regarding the financial obligations of a higher-earning spouse toward a lesser-earning spouse. In some instances, one spouse may not have held gainful employment at all,…
Sep 14
Divorcing a Missing Spouse

Divorcing a Missing Spouse

Divorcing a spouse that is missing? Is it possible to divorce your spouse when you have no idea where he or she is? The short answer is yes, but you will have to go through some extra work, wait about six months, and you may not get a final…
Sep 13
Divorce after a Long-Term Marriage

Divorce after a Long-Term Marriage

Dealing with a divorce can be especially difficult for someone in a long-term marriage . Studies show that men over 65 are divorcing at double the rate of the 1980s and women are divorcing at triple their former rate. In fact, 5% of all…

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CEB blog

Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

Sep 22
What to Tell a Client When the Case Lacks Merit

What to Tell a Client When the Case Lacks Merit

When you’re hired to make an initial case evaluation, make sure you have an understanding with the client that, if you find that the case lacks merit, you won’t provide any further representation on it. A case may seem compelling…
Sep 20
How Tenants Can Get Remedies for Habitability Violations and Nuisance

How Tenants Can Get Remedies for Habitability Violations and Nuisance

When a landlord severely neglects maintenance issues or another tenant’s behavior causes a nuisance, California law gives tenants several ways to get relief. Tenants dealing with habitability violations or nuisances can bring an…
Sep 18
Checklist: What to Do If Summary Judgment Is Denied

Checklist: What to Do If Summary Judgment Is Denied

You moved for summary judgment but your motion was denied. Here’s a checklist of four things to ask yourself. __ 1. Are there any new or different facts, circumstances, or law that couldn’t have been presented…

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CEB Blog

Covers California law.

http://blog.ceb.com/

Sep 22
What to Tell a Client When the Case Lacks Merit

What to Tell a Client When the Case Lacks Merit

When you’re hired to make an initial case evaluation, make sure you have an understanding with the client that, if you find that the case lacks merit, you won’t provide any further representation on it. A case may seem compelling…
Sep 20
How Tenants Can Get Remedies for Habitability Violations and Nuisance

How Tenants Can Get Remedies for Habitability Violations and Nuisance

When a landlord severely neglects maintenance issues or another tenant’s behavior causes a nuisance, California law gives tenants several ways to get relief. Tenants dealing with habitability violations or nuisances can bring an…
Sep 18
Checklist: What to Do If Summary Judgment Is Denied

Checklist: What to Do If Summary Judgment Is Denied

You moved for summary judgment but your motion was denied. Here’s a checklist of four things to ask yourself. __ 1. Are there any new or different facts, circumstances, or law that couldn’t have been presented…

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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/

Sep 21
In Re Joiquin C. (Cal. Ct. App. - Sept. 20, 2017)

In Re Joiquin C. (Cal. Ct. App. - Sept. 20, 2017)

I know that we're talking in this opinion about someone who's confused a lot, but I too was confused by this sentence (with an additional sentence for context):"Carrasco offered Veronica C. an appointment book, but she said she would not…
Sep 20
In Re Destiny D. (Cal. Ct. App. - Sept. 11, 2017)

In Re Destiny D. (Cal. Ct. App. - Sept. 11, 2017)

Lest there be any doubt, domestic violence doesn't only harm the direct participants thereto:"Sergio D., the presumed father of 15-year-old Destiny D., had a history of alcohol abuse and was a current abuser of alcohol . . . . Sergio and…
Sep 19
R.E.V. v. City of Anaheim (Cal. Ct. App. - Sept. 19, 2017)

R.E.V. v. City of Anaheim (Cal. Ct. App. - Sept. 19, 2017)

I'm sympathetic to -- and on board with -- the result of this opinion. Which involves res judicata and a ton of other civil procedure stuff that's near and dear to my heart.But I'm not at all certain that the holding of the case is…

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Family Law Blog

Covers California family law. By Claery & Green.

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

Sep 18
Questions to Ask Yourself About Divorce

Questions to Ask Yourself About Divorce

Deciding to divorce is a big ordeal; for most it’s overwhelming at first. So, if you have decided to file for divorce or if your spouse has decided to end the marriage, you’re probably wondering what you need to do to get …
Sep 11
5 Financial Tips for Spouses Getting Divorced

5 Financial Tips for Spouses Getting Divorced

On television and in the movies, divorcing women are often portrayed as victims. Meanwhile, their husbands suffer in silence as they pack their bags, write out alimony checks and see their children one evening a week and every other…
Sep 4
Divorce & the Road to Rising Above

Divorce & the Road to Rising Above

When you’re on the brink of divorce, it’s normal to go through the whole gamut of emotions: grief, anger, sadness, spite, and so on. The advice from well-meaning friends, family, colleagues and even strangers on the street…

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Robert Reeves Personal Injury Blog

Covers Los Angeles personal injury and car accident information. By Robert B. Reeves.

http://www.robertreeveslaw.com/blog/

Sep 17
Online Fantasy Sports Betting: Where Is It Legal?

Online Fantasy Sports Betting: Where Is It Legal?

There are roughly 30.6 million fantasy sports players and 74-percent of them prefer no-cash platforms. Worldwide, football, baseball and U.S. soccer are the most popular fantasy sports. In 2006 the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act…
Sep 8
What Happens If You Ignore Mandatory Evacuation Orders?

What Happens If You Ignore Mandatory Evacuation Orders?

As of Friday evening, Hurricane Irma had maximum sustained winds of 155 mph — just below highest Category 5 status — and is forecast to remain at about that strength when it comes ashore on Sunday morning. Mandatory evacuation…
Aug 28
Fact or Fiction: Owning Pepper Spray Is ILLEGAL in Most of Europe?

Fact or Fiction: Owning Pepper Spray Is ILLEGAL in Most of Europe?

This is a fact! In 2016 police in Denmark sparked anger by warning a teenage girl that she faced prosecution for using pepper spray to fend off a sexual assault near an asylum seekers center. A local police spokesman…

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Riverside County Family Law Blog

Covers move away rights, obtaining or defending support applications and enforcing support orders, characterizing and dividing community property, and custody and visitation rights. By Thurman W. Arnold III.

http://www.thurmanarnold.com/Blog/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml

Sep 7
How to Present Alzheimers' and Dementia Sufferers' Cases in Divorce Proceedings - Part 1 of a Series!

How to Present Alzheimers' and Dementia Sufferers' Cases in Divorce Proceedings - Part 1 of a Series!

Addressing Spousal Support Awards for Clients Suffering the Economic Ravages of Dementia By T.W. Arnold "The bearers came to take me to my new husband’s house, and I felt a joy all through my body Instead the bearers have carried me…
Sep 5
Can Self-Defense Be Used to Defend Against Claims of Domestic Violence?

Can Self-Defense Be Used to Defend Against Claims of Domestic Violence?

Self-Defense and Domestic Violence: Defending DV Abuse Claims and In re Marriage of Grissom By: Michael C. Peterson, CFLS A trend in California appellate courts over the past ten years in domestic violence litigation has been to…
Aug 30
My Spouse's Attorney Filed My Private Information With the Court! I Am Afraid of Identity Theft. What Can I Do?

My Spouse's Attorney Filed My Private Information With the Court! I Am Afraid of Identity Theft. What Can I Do?

Private Information, Family Law Pleadings, and CRC Rule 1.201 By: Michael C. Peterson, CFLS Sometimes California Rules of Court outside of Title 5 (i.e. rules applicable to family law proceedings) escape notice by family law practitioners…

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Fair and Unbalanced

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

http://fairandunbalancedblog.blogspot.com/

Sep 1
A Different Harvey Descends On Houston

A Different Harvey Descends On Houston

In 2013, Matt Harvey emerged as one of the great young pitchers in baseball -- a dynamic force who appeared on his way to becoming one of the most exciting players in Met history. Every one of his starts was…
Aug 31
An Open Letter To Senator Feinstein

An Open Letter To Senator Feinstein

Dear Senator Feinstein:I am outraged by your recent comments at a Commonwealth Club event in San Francisco urging patience for Donald Trump. You note that it has only been eight months since he took office, and that we should wait…
Aug 29
Principled Republicans Just Want A Kinder, Gentler White Christian Nation

Principled Republicans Just Want A Kinder, Gentler White Christian Nation

Don't get me wrong. I welcome the condemnation of the malevolent orange shit-gibbon from many sides. It is admirable that conservatives are (finally) speaking out about his mental and moral unfitness and against…

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The California Blog of Appeal

Features an appellate practitioner's take on practice and legal developments in the California Courts of Appeal, the California Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. By Greg May.

http://www.calblogofappeal.com

Aug 21
Mandatory e-filing in the California Supreme Court is imminent – learn the rules!

Mandatory e-filing in the California Supreme Court is imminent – learn the rules!

The California Supreme Court adopted voluntary e-filing this summer, but e-filing will become mandatory on September 1, 2017. The court uses the TrueFiling system, which I have found to be rather user-friendly.…
Aug 21
How flexible is that midnight electronic filing deadline in federal court?

How flexible is that midnight electronic filing deadline in federal court?

When I was a young lawyer, my mentor told me, “Practice law as if the rules will always be strictly enforced against you but will never be strictly enforced against the adverse party.” Wise words. Last week I posted about a…
Aug 15
Should a respondent always move to strike a defective appellant’s opening brief?

Should a respondent always move to strike a defective appellant’s opening brief?

A brief must “[s]tate each point under a separate heading or subheading summarizing the point, and support each point by argument and, if possible, by citation of authority.” (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.204(a)(1)(B).) A party may…

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California Securities Fraud Lawyer…

California Securities Fraud Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.californiasecuritiesfraudlawyerblog.com/

Aug 3
Securities Whistleblower Awarded More Than $1.7 Million by SEC

Securities Whistleblower Awarded More Than $1.7 Million by SEC

A company insider was recently awarded more than $1.7 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the SEC’s securities fraud whistleblower program. Whistleblowers who provide the SEC with original and credible…
Jul 31
Another Securities Arbitration Win for University of San Francisco School of Law

Another Securities Arbitration Win for University of San Francisco School of Law

For the past ten years, I have had the pleasure of serving as the supervising attorney for the University of San Francisco School of Law Investor Justice Clinic (IJC). The IJC provides free legal services to financial consumers who wish to…
Jun 26
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Liable for Aiding and Abetting Financial Elder Abuse

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Liable for Aiding and Abetting Financial Elder Abuse

Last week, a securities arbitration panel in Los Angeles, California, found Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (“MSSB”) liable for elder financial abuse by aiding and abetting an unaffiliated individual’s financial…

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California Attorneys Representing…

California Attorneys Representing Licensed, Regulated And Other Professionals

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

http://greenandassociates.blogspot.com/

Jul 16
Southern California Physician Indicted For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Drugs Including to Out-of-State Residents Without an In-Person Physical Examination

Southern California Physician Indicted For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Drugs Including to Out-of-State Residents Without an In-Person Physical Examination

The investigations of physicians for prescribing scheduled drugs to patients including Oxycodone, Xanax, Soma and other medications continues. Last week on July 6, 2017, a physician Jeffrey Olsen D.O. was Indicted in the Central District of…
Jul 15
Indictment Filed Against Northern California Physician For 36 Counts of Unlawfully Distributing Oxycodone by Prescribing It "Outside the Course of Usual Professional Practice"

Indictment Filed Against Northern California Physician For 36 Counts of Unlawfully Distributing Oxycodone by Prescribing It "Outside the Course of Usual Professional Practice"

When it comes to prosecuting physicians for unlawful prescribing of opioids or scheduled drugs, federal authorities have more stringent laws and sentencing guidelines. Recently a physician was arrested last year by the San Francisco District…
Jul 12
CVS Pharmacy Inc. Pays $5 Million to Settle Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substance Act in Sacramento Federal Case

CVS Pharmacy Inc. Pays $5 Million to Settle Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substance Act in Sacramento Federal Case

As is the norm, national chain pharmacies get fines and compliance plans while small businesses get criminally prosecuted. A recent settlement between the Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with a…

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Blane Law Blog

Covers personal injury law. By Mark C. Blane.

http://www.blanelaw.com/blog

Jun 27
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Two Successive Car Collisions Results In Great Settlement

Two Successive Car Collisions Results In Great Settlement

I represented a 34 year-old female Restaurant Manager injured in two successive preventable car collisions. Each collision occurred approximately 9 months from one another so technically, my client was still in medical care from the first…
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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/

May 4
I'm Speaking At Bridgeport's Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

I'm Speaking At Bridgeport's Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

On May 8, 2015, I have the pleasure of speaking at Bridgeport Continuing Education's "Trade Secret and Employee Mobility" seminar. For a list of the distinguished speakers and topics, click here . I will be speaking about the intersection…
May 4
I'm Speaking At Bridgeport's Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

I'm Speaking At Bridgeport's Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

On May 8, 2015, I have the pleasure of speaking at Bridgeport Continuing Education's "Trade Secret and Employee Mobility" seminar. For a list of the distinguished speakers and topics, click here . I will be speaking about the…
May 4
I’m Speaking At Bridgeport’s Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

I’m Speaking At Bridgeport’s Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

On May 8, 2015, I have the pleasure of speaking at Bridgeport Continuing Education’s “Trade Secret and Employee Mobility” seminar. For a list of the distinguished speakers and topics, click here . I will be speaking about…

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California Family Law Paralegal

Features legal information, stories and cases related to California family law. By Lori Paul.

http://californiafamilylawparalegal.com/

Apr 23
SERVICE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON FACEBOOK? IT HAPPENS IN NEW YORK!!

SERVICE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON FACEBOOK? IT HAPPENS IN NEW YORK!!

In case you haven’t heard, a New York judge ordered that a Wife could serve her Husband on Facebook with her divorce documents. This was only done after the Wife could show that she had no other way to serve Husband, as he had no…
Apr 23
SERVICE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON FACEBOOK? IT HAPPENS IN NEW YORK!!

SERVICE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON FACEBOOK? IT HAPPENS IN NEW YORK!!

In case you haven’t heard, a New York judge ordered that a Wife could serve her Husband on Facebook with her divorce documents. This was only done after the Wife could show that she had no other way to serve Husband, as he had no…
Feb 19
OREGON COUPLE CHARGED WITH MURDER IN INFANT’S STARVATION DEATH

OREGON COUPLE CHARGED WITH MURDER IN INFANT’S STARVATION DEATH

As reported by NBC News and the Associated Press, an Oregon couple has been charged with murder after their infant son starved to death, police said. Amanda Hancock, 22, and Stephen Williams Jr., 27, of Glendale, Oregon, were arrested Tuesday…

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Accident Blog

Covers personal injury, accident prevention, and consumer issues. By the Law Offices of Michael Pines.

http://seriousaccidents.com/blog/

May 30
Unsafe speeding results in tragic death following Del Sur car accident

Unsafe speeding results in tragic death following Del Sur car accident

A young man has been charged with speeding and reckless driving after killing a local woman in a San Diego pedestrian accident. Lawrence Joseph Farry, 25, is facing misdemeanor charges including gross vehicular manslaughter after speeding…
Mar 4
Senior Drivers: 3 easy tips to avoid car accidents and stay safe on the road

Senior Drivers: 3 easy tips to avoid car accidents and stay safe on the road

We recently reported on driving tips for teenage drivers, but senior drivers need just as much advice to stay current and safe on the road, and timing couldn’t be any better since next week is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.
Dec 30
“Crash Tax” may outrage New Yorkers but did you know it already exists in California?

“Crash Tax” may outrage New Yorkers but did you know it already exists in California?

New York City motorists may be in for a surprise once Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ordinance to collect “crash tax” becomes in-effect. The “crash tax” also referred to as an “accident tax” collects every time a car accident occurs.…

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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/

Oct 22
Gonzoid Specimen # 1 from Duke Chanticleer 1975

Gonzoid Specimen # 1 from Duke Chanticleer 1975

Duke Chronicle piece 10/22/74 Duke Chanticleer piece August 1975 Original WAC/P? blog post 10/22/16 People don't want to accept that about themselves, that they're part of the general rot, and they react to that angrily, which is a very…
Sep 24
Sunday, NFL, Berkeley & Speech.

Sunday, NFL, Berkeley & Speech.

Have a good Sunday. And whether NFL players kneel, stand or even come out of the tunnel, it's their call. You can like it or not like it....
Sep 23
At Disqus: When is it okay for men to cry?

At Disqus: When is it okay for men to cry?

A comment yesterday (with apologies to a great writer, Jay McInerney): "Definitely ok to cry to land great women. After my divorce in DC 20 years ago Ernie, a few others and I had this one thing down. We were...

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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/

Sep 24
LA Times supports Liu-inspired juvenile Miranda bill

LA Times supports Liu-inspired juvenile Miranda bill

Statements by Justice Goodwin Liu dissenting from denials of review were a factor in at least two recent legislative actions. One of those actions — Senate Bill 395, generally requiring that minors under 16 consult with an…
Sep 22
Justice Werdegar’s replacement might not affect case outcomes much

Justice Werdegar’s replacement might not affect case outcomes much

Since Justice Kathryn Werdegar announced her retirement, some commentators have been predicting a shift at the Supreme Court once Governor Jerry Brown names her replacement, who will be the governor’s fourth pick on the current…
Sep 22
Summary of September 13, 2017 conference report for civil case

Summary of September 13, 2017 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 September 13, 2017. The summary includes those civil cases in which (1) review has been granted, (2)…

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the complex litigator

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

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

Sep 22
California Supreme Court agreed to hear certified question about employer exit searches in Frlekin v. Apple

California Supreme Court agreed to hear certified question about employer exit searches in Frlekin v. Apple

The California Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on the issue of whether time spent on security searches is compensable. Here is the Court's description of the issue:Frlekin v. Apple, Inc., S243805. (9th Cir. No. 15-17382; ___ F.3d…
Sep 22
LAW-LESS FRIDAY: Conflicting signals for the health of the legal job market

LAW-LESS FRIDAY: Conflicting signals for the health of the legal job market

Well, it isn't a post that is devoid of law as a subject, but no appellate decisions to digest here at any rate.Two stories caught my eye over at abovethelaw.com. In the first, it is reported that young associate hiring is set to…
Sep 15
Law-less Friday: Treat those summer associates right!

Law-less Friday: Treat those summer associates right!

How do you make summer associates feel like they are part of a team? You prank them.

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Redlands Veterans' Affairs…

Redlands Veterans' Affairs Attorney Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law. By Esther Wang.

http://www.california-elder-law.com/blog/

Sep 22
SSA paying vets who are dead, not paying some who are alive

SSA paying vets who are dead, not paying some who are alive

The inspector general of the Social Security Administration reported that improper payments amounting to almost $38 million were made to 746 deceased veterans, some of whom may have been from California. The deaths were not properly entered…
Sep 20
Disability programs interrelated, benefits affect one another

Disability programs interrelated, benefits affect one another

Social Security Disability and federal civil service disability programs are integrated to an extent. In a situation where a California resident who works for the federal government becomes disabled, he or she should be careful to protect the…
Sep 19
Social Security Disability in California

Social Security Disability in California

The Social Security Administration considers people disabled if they have a condition that prevents them from doing substantial work, and the condition must last -- or be expected to last -- over a year in duration. When someone becomes…

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California Stem Cell Report

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

http://californiastemcellreport.blogspot.com/

Sep 22
Ballot Measures to Mergers: California Stem Cell Agency Examines Alternatives to Its Demise

Ballot Measures to Mergers: California Stem Cell Agency Examines Alternatives to Its Demise

Discussing future of CIRM on Monday. Left to right, Chair Jonathan Thomas, Vice chair Art Torres, Director Diane Winokur. Photos behind them are of persons helped by the agency's clinical trials. Photo by California Stem Cell…
Sep 13
California Stem Cell Agency: $20 Million Cancer Award from 2012 Bears Clinical Trial Fruit

California Stem Cell Agency: $20 Million Cancer Award from 2012 Bears Clinical Trial Fruit

California's stem cell agency this week took the relatively unusual step of a firing off a double-barreled salute to the beginning of one of its clinical trials -- a $20 million effort based out of UCLA.Antoni Ribas, UCLA photoThe press…
Sep 11
Curtailing Research Awards and Other End-of-Life Matters at California Stem Cell Agency

Curtailing Research Awards and Other End-of-Life Matters at California Stem Cell Agency

If you are interested in whether the $3 billion California stem cell agency is going to live or die, you may want to check in on a meeting one week from today.A new committee of the agency's directors that was formed to deal with transition…

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HR Watchdog

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

http://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/

Sep 22
October 1: New Local Ordinance, Minimum Wage Hike and Updated Poster for Employers in Berkeley

October 1: New Local Ordinance, Minimum Wage Hike and Updated Poster for Employers in Berkeley

This fall, employers who have employees in the City of Berkeley will have a new local ordinance, a minimum wage hike and a new poster. On October 1, 2017, Berkeley’s Paid Sick Leave (PSL) ordinance goes into effect, and Berkeley’s…
Sep 21
CalChamber-Opposed Employment Law Bills Await Action by Governor

CalChamber-Opposed Employment Law Bills Await Action by Governor

Quite a few employment-related bills have passed the Legislature. Five bills that could significantly affect California employers are on the Governor’s desk awaiting review and action. Two of the bills are particularly damaging to…
Sep 19
Comments on Proposed National Origin Regulations Due by September 27

Comments on Proposed National Origin Regulations Due by September 27

As reported earlier, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council has proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address national origin protections. The draft regulations discuss the…

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Southern California Nursing Home…

Southern 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 Walton Law Firm LLP.

http://www.nursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

Sep 22
Restraining Orders in San Marcos Nursing Home Abuse Case

Restraining Orders in San Marcos Nursing Home Abuse Case

When a senior in San Marcos suffers injuries as a result of nursing home neglect or elder abuse, family members should know that this might not be a one-time occurrence. A fact sheet from the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that…
Sep 8
Understanding Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse in Vista

Understanding Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse in Vista

What is elder or dependent adult abuse according to California law? For residents of Vista and other parts of Southern California, it is important to learn more about the protections available to seniors who may be subject to nursing home…
Aug 25
Dementia Patients See Improvement with Brain App

Dementia Patients See Improvement with Brain App

Could Carlsbad residents with dementia see improvement in their condition by using an app for iPhones or iPads? According to a recent article in U-T San Diego, “a brain training game played on an iPad improves memory for those in the…

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Nonprofit Law Blog

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

http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/

Sep 22
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 9/22/17

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 9/22/17

Catch up with the week’s notable events and shared resources with Nonprofit Tweets of the Week. Notable Events of the Week: World leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly, where the focus was on nuclear weapons and where…
Sep 21
Starting a Nonprofit: Voting Membership Structure

Starting a Nonprofit: Voting Membership Structure

The term “member” is a term of art defined in California Nonprofit Corporation Law (the “Law”). Generally, a member under the Law (sometimes referred to as a “statutory member” or “voting…
Sep 15
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 9/15/17

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 9/15/17

Catch up with the week’s notable events and shared resources with Nonprofit Tweets of the Week. And catch a repeat broadcast of my discussion with Tony Martignetti on Nonprofit Radio of the board’s role in program oversight.…

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California Criminal Defense Lawyer…

California Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers constitutional rights, criminal law, and DUI topics. By William Weinberg.

http://www.californiacriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Sep 21
THE WAR ON DRUGS IN CALIFORNIA

THE WAR ON DRUGS IN CALIFORNIA

PORTUGAL’S DRUG POLICY IS WORKING As the “War on Drugs” threatens to heat up, we might ask our current administration to take a step back and consider Portugal. In 2001, Portugal decriminalized all drugs—yes,…
Sep 20
Equifax Breach: A Cybercrime That Affected…

Equifax Breach: A Cybercrime That Affected Millions of Americans You have probably heard about the Equifax breach by now. As far as identity theft crimes goes, this was a big one. An estimated 143 million people in the United States may have…
Sep 7
ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING IN CALIFORNIA

ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING IN CALIFORNIA

Fire season is upon us and Firefighter Crew 13-3 is ready to swing into action. But Crew 13-3 isn’t the firefighting crew you imagine. Crew 13-3 is an inmate firefighting crew, stationed in Malibu, is one of many inmate crews stationed…

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IP Law Blog

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

http://www.theiplawblog.com/

Sep 21
Federal Circuit: PTO Can’t Shift Burden of Proof of Patentability to Applicant

Federal Circuit: PTO Can’t Shift Burden of Proof of Patentability to Applicant

In In re Stepan Co., 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS 16246, decided August 25, 2017 the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals made it very clear that during patent prosecution, the burden of proving patent ability lies with the PTO examiner. The patent…
Sep 14
Bridgestone Brands, LLC v. Firestone Public House, LLC: Battle of the Brand

Bridgestone Brands, LLC v. Firestone Public House, LLC: Battle of the Brand

Just over two months ago, Sacramento’s beloved Firestone Public House was sued by multinational conglomerate Bridgestone Brands, LLC for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and unfair competition based upon Firestone’s use…
Sep 7
Court Denies Plaintiff’s Motion to Disqualify its Former Counsel as Counsel for Defendant in a Patent Litigation Action After Plaintiff Delayed Filing its Disqualification Motion for Over A Year After Discovering the Conflict.

Court Denies Plaintiff’s Motion to Disqualify its Former Counsel as Counsel for Defendant in a Patent Litigation Action After Plaintiff Delayed Filing its Disqualification Motion for Over A Year After Discovering the Conflict.

In Eolas Technologies Incorporated v. Amazon.com, Inc., 3-17-cv-03022 (CAND August 24, 2017, Order) (Tigar, USDJ) the United States District Court for the Northern District of California recently denied plaintiff Eolas Technologies…

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CVN Legal News

Provides news stories, analysis, and video clips on major state-law, civil trials throughout the nation.

http://www.cvn.com/news

Sep 20
Trial Begins in Former FedEx Employee’s Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit

Trial Begins in Former FedEx Employee’s Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit
Sep 19
Robert Monyak Details 2 "Worlds" in Closings That Help Clear Doc in Trial Over Vacuum-Assisted Birth |VIDEO|

Robert Monyak Details 2 "Worlds" in Closings That Help Clear Doc in Trial Over Vacuum-Assisted Birth |VIDEO|

Using an analogy to paint your opponent’s case in simple, stark contrast to your own can serve as a powerful introduction to a closing argument. In closings of a malpractice trial against a physician accused of negligence…
Sep 15
Keith Puya's Closing Argument Helps Clear Doctor in Trial Over Patient's Terminal Colon Cancer |VIDEO|

Keith Puya's Closing Argument Helps Clear Doctor in Trial Over Patient's Terminal Colon Cancer |VIDEO|

In closings at trial of a South Florida doctor accused of negligence that led to a patient's colon cancer, Keith Puya used the plaintiff's own arguments on cancer growth rates to help seal a defense win. Kazandjian v. Vastola, et al.,…

Rank this Week: 697

Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog

Covers asbestos and mesothelioma. By Asbestos Legal Center.

http://www.mesothelioma-lawyerblog.com/

Sep 19
Asbestos Trusts get Lucky!! Court Rules in their Favor in battle with State

Asbestos Trusts get Lucky!! Court Rules in their Favor in battle with State

Asbestos Trusts get Lucky in Fight with States -
Sep 15
Mandelbrot Law Firm wins Appeal versus Thorpe Trusts – Case Remanded!

Mandelbrot Law Firm wins Appeal versus Thorpe Trusts – Case Remanded!

“This was a long time coming! It’s been decades of bad faith and corruption by the J.T. Thorpe, Inc. (jttstrust.com) and Thorpe Insulation Settlement Trusts,” said Attorney Michael Mandelbrot. “The pack of fraudsters…
Aug 27
Steven Kazan, Esq. – The “Bernie Madoff” of Asbestos Trust Litigation

Steven Kazan, Esq. – The “Bernie Madoff” of Asbestos Trust Litigation

Opinion/Editorial Bernie Madoff/Steven Kazan — Steven Kazan/Bernie Madoff. The comparisons are undeniable. Both misappropriated billions of dollars. Both enriched friends/family at the expense of victims. Both held themselves out…

Rank this Week: 976

Abbott & Kindermann Land Use Law…

Abbott & Kindermann Land Use Law Blog

Covers land use, environmental, and real estate law in California.

http://blog.aklandlaw.com/

Sep 19
*** REGISTER NOW! (Limited Seating) *** “THE MOST PROLONGED, PETTY, AND DOWNRIGHT NASTY OF ALL LITIGATION:” Abbott & Kindermann’s Update On Easements, Boundary Disputes, And Implied Public Dedication

*** REGISTER NOW! (Limited Seating) *** “THE MOST PROLONGED, PETTY, AND DOWNRIGHT NASTY OF ALL LITIGATION:” Abbott & Kindermann’s Update On Easements, Boundary Disputes, And Implied Public Dedication

Glen C. Hansen of Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., will present an update on recent developments in resolving easement, boundary, and implied public dedication disputes in California. This is an advanced class aimed primarily at land surveyors,…
Sep 13
** REGISTER NOW! (Seating Is Limited) ** “THE MOST PROLONGED, PETTY, AND DOWNRIGHT NASTY OF ALL LITIGATION:” Abbott & Kindermann’s Update On Easements, Boundary Disputes, And Implied Public Dedication

** REGISTER NOW! (Seating Is Limited) ** “THE MOST PROLONGED, PETTY, AND DOWNRIGHT NASTY OF ALL LITIGATION:” Abbott & Kindermann’s Update On Easements, Boundary Disputes, And Implied Public Dedication

Glen C. Hansen of Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., will present an update on recent developments in resolving easement, boundary, and implied public dedication disputes in California. This is an advanced class aimed primarily at land surveyors,…
Sep 13
A Cautionary Tale About Development Agreements: The Panoche Valley Utility-Scale Solar Project

A Cautionary Tale About Development Agreements: The Panoche Valley Utility-Scale Solar Project

PRIVATE LAND USE SETTLEMENTS: The potential fallout when a private side settlement agreement fails to settle your legal woes. In 2010, the County of San Benito granted a conditional use permit for a solar project to the Panoche Valley Solar,…

Rank this Week: 623

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://www.impactlitigation.com/

Sep 18
Sprunk v. Prisma LLC: Strategic Delay by Defendant Risks Arbitration Waiver

Sprunk v. Prisma LLC: Strategic Delay by Defendant Risks Arbitration Waiver

In a decision likely to spur defendants to make immediate motions to compel arbitration in class actions, the California Court of Appeal, Second District, found that a defendant who chose to wait for class certification before seeking…
Sep 6
9th Cir. Shuts Down Finish Line’s Attempt to Arbitrate Pregnancy Suit

9th Cir. Shuts Down Finish Line’s Attempt to Arbitrate Pregnancy Suit

In an unpublished decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently determined that The Finish Line, Inc., an athletic retailer, cannot arbitrate a former associate’s pregnancy discrimination claim, finding the company’s…
Aug 30
Williams v. Marshalls of CA: PAGA Plaintiffs Entitled to Broad Discovery Right

Williams v. Marshalls of CA: PAGA Plaintiffs Entitled to Broad Discovery Right

On July 13, 2017, in a unanimous opinion, the California Supreme Court affirmed PAGA plaintiffs’ broad rights to discovery under the Civil Discovery Act. Williams v. Marshalls of CA, LLC, No. S227228 __ Cal.5th __ (July 13, 2017) (slip…

Rank this Week: 446

California Business Litigation…

California Business Litigation Blog

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

http://www.californiabusinesslitigation.com/

Sep 15
Parents Win Anti-Bullying Lawsuit Against Clark County School District

Parents Win Anti-Bullying Lawsuit Against Clark County School District

How well are anti-bullying policies being implemented in America’s schools? That question is at the heart of a case against Nevada’s Clark County School District. The parents who brought the case say that not only were they not…
Sep 8
EEOC Sues Estée Lauder Over Gender Discrimination in Parental Leave Policy

EEOC Sues Estée Lauder Over Gender Discrimination in Parental Leave Policy

Most company executives are aware of the FMLA benefits due to expectant mothers who work at their firm. Perhaps they even provide those mothers with extra benefits, like a few weeks of paid leave just before or after the birth. While mothers…
Sep 1
Enjoy Labor Day!

Enjoy Labor Day!

Labor Day is upon us. Summer is unofficially over. Many kids have started school and the rest will start in a few days . . .

Rank this Week: 961

Immigration Visa Attorney Blog

Covers immigration law, including topics associated with family and employment visas, citizenship, and entry and exit issues. By Fong & Aquino.

http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/

Sep 13
What can I do if USCIS is taking too long to make a decision in my case?

What can I do if USCIS is taking too long to make a decision in my case?

Starting October 1, 2017, USCIS has indicated that it would be start requiring in-person interviews for individuals seeking lawful permanent resident status who have been petitioned by their employers. According to a USCIS spokesperson,…
Aug 30
How Long Must We Wait?

How Long Must We Wait?

The Priority Date system has not been changed by the Trump administration. There is still a long wait for many preference immigrants.
Aug 11
Am I going to be deported because my green card has expired?

Am I going to be deported because my green card has expired?

Many people call the Coachella Valley immigration lawyers at Fong & Aquino LLP in a panic because their green cards are about to expire and they are concerned that the card’s expiration will subject them to deportation by the Trump…

Rank this Week: 547

California Divorce Blawg

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

http://www.hardinglaw.com/blog

Sep 12
3 Tips for When Old Friends Desert You While You’re Coping with Divorce

3 Tips for When Old Friends Desert You While You’re Coping with Divorce

Divorce Recovery 3 Tips for When Old Friends Desert You While You’re Coping with Divorce When an old friend deserts you, it’s a deep cut. It’s easy to crawl in a corner and lick your wounds. But, you have a new life to…
Sep 6
Divorce Coaching and How it Can Help You

Divorce Coaching and How it Can Help You

The Divorce Process Divorce Coaching and How it Can Help You If you’re in the process of navigating a divorce, a divorce coach can be a critical player in the process.…
Sep 1
The Lump Sum Divorce: A Trap for the Unwary

The Lump Sum Divorce: A Trap for the Unwary

Financial Issues The Lump Sum Divorce: A Trap for the Unwary Consider the many variables before accepting lump sum divorce settlements. http://www.divorcemag.com/newsletter-blog/lump-sum-divorce-settlements-a-trap-for-the-unwary

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