Trust Case Summary: As a result of the intervention of SBEMP, a recent court decision ordered a co-trustee in violation of fiduciary duties be removed from his position as Co-Trustee of the Trust. Case Background: BN’s brother died, leaving a trust naming her and his roommate (with whom he did
Special Needs Trusts Most parents want to leave assets to their children when they die. If an individual with a significant cognitive disability receives assets, they may not have the capacity to make good decisions about how those assets are used and they may become ineligible for important federal and state
Antitrust law refers to the extensive category of federal and state laws that aim to ensure that enterprises operate honestly and fairly. The objective of these laws is to create a level playing field in the free market and disallow organizations from wielding excessive power. Antitrust law perceives a trust
While advertisement is universal, many people are unaware that there are laws and stipulations that govern the manner in which corporates may or may not legally advertise. Advertising law attorneys operate behind the scenes and assist companies through law firms or in-house counsel to ensure that they follow the rules
The San Bernardino County Superior Court granted a motion, made on behalf of the City of Needles (Plaintiff) for a temporary restraining order against an occupant of a home in Needles (Defendant) who had been operating an illegal marijuana cultivation facility. Slovak Baron Empey Murphy and Pinkney LLP (SBEMP) represented
Frank Burgess, a resident of Banning, was awarded over $200,000 in legal fees after a court determined that the California Fair Political Practices Commission had overstepped on his constitutional protections on the matter of a fine levied against him as a member of a nonprofit hospital board. John Pinkney, Burgess’s
Are you saving for your child’s education? Did you know that saving money in a traditional 529 account can cause ineligibility problems for your child with special needs? While before it was not advisable to do so, now, parents of children with special needs can save for the educational
The fundamental right of due process is essential to a free society. When Frank J. Burgess was unfairly accused and penalized without warning by the Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) while sitting on a non-profit board, he took it upon himself to challenge the FPPC Decision to protect the
Administrative law refers to the body of law and legal work that encompasses government agencies. Government agencies implement these laws to perform government functions. These agencies are responsible for creating, implementing, and enforcing various regulations. Administrative law covers all matters related to these activities. Experienced attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron,
A new amendment signed by the Governor will set new mediation disclosure and acknowledgement requirements in California. Effective January 1, 2019, SB 954 requires attorneys to provide consumers with a disclosure explaining the confidentiality restrictions in mediation. Under existing law, anything said during a mediation consultation or during the mediation