Question: I was recently part of a complaint including a Statement of Damages in a situation with a default judgment. More specifically, I was a pedestrian crossing the street on a green light when a woman, using her cell phone, struck me while turning left. I am wondering how I might be able to calculate my damages. Are there any resources that will help me find a value for my case? (more…)

Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Katelyn Empey as a new associate attorney with the firm’s litigation department. In this position, Katelyn will be involved in assisting the firm’s diverse civil litigation practice, including cases involving employment law, contract disputes, election contests, personal injury claims and Indian property disputes. (more…)

Whether you are a small business owner or an individual taxpayer, this year end tax planning presentation has something for everyone?
Tax reform changes affecting individual, estate, and gift tax rates and exclusions, and expiring tax deductions after 2013?
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including discussion of employer and individual mandates regarding insurance coverage and penalties for non-compliance?
Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage and IRS rules on the tax related issues? (more…)

With the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases continuing on, more and more clients are asking if they can sue a sexual partner for giving them an infection. In truth, the answer varies. Some clients are successful and others are not. Whether or not you may be able to sue often depends on your Palm Springs personal injury law firm. (more…)

California State Law has determined that cases regarding sexual harassment must have accurate and compelling factual evidence to back them up. This evidence must prove that the suspected party committed actions that were both perverted and intrusive. Furthermore, this evidence needs to prove that the actions of the offending party created a hostile work atmosphere. A hostile work environment does not just exist between the offending party and victim party. Witnessing sexual harassment as a third party person can also constitute a hostile work environment. (more…)

Toni Basil, “Legacy” Perez, and Aiden Turner will judge this year’s dancers

PALM SPRINGS, CA, October 1, 2013 – KMIR-6 anchorman Gino Lamont knows he’ll have to be on his toes as host of Dancing with the Desert Stars on Friday, November 22 at the Renaissance Palm Springs, to benefit the 100 Women program at Desert AIDS Project. His co-host, drag performer Randy Roberts, will be on his toes as well … but he’ll have the benefit of those stilettos he wears so well! (more…)