Land Zoning Law Land use and zoning law refer to the area of law that establishes how a landowner can use their land. Land use and zoning law pertain to the creation, application, and challenges involved in land use laws. Government agencies create laws that limit what landowners can do
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP (SBEMP), the largest law firm based in the Coachella Valley, has formally announced attorneys Lena Wade and Vee Sotelo as new partners. Ms. Wade is a Coachella Valley native who returned to practice law in the Valley after graduating from Duke University Law
Labor Law Labor laws refer to regulations that control the relationship between employers and employees when employees organize into a union. These laws control whether employees can join together to negotiate the terms of employment collectively. Laws that allow collective bargaining establish the obligations and rights of the employer and
Intellectual Property Intellectual property law is the area of law that pertains to the legal rights to inventions and creative works. It governs who can use creations including artistic works, new products, and designs. Intellectual property law enables individuals who create and invent things to profit from their work. Legislators
Internet Law Cyberlaw is another term for internet law. Internet law cannot be seen as one solid, stable, and precise area of law, unlike other areas of law practice. Instead, it imbibes and applies principles from various traditional areas of law, such as contract law or privacy law, which were
Health Care Law Healthcare law pertains to who can receive healthcare, and who should pay for it. Given how expensive healthcare can be in the US, this is a surprisingly complicated area of law. Additionally, the laws pertaining to who medical insurance companies can and must cover are constantly changing
Health and Safety Law Health and safety laws exist to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the public in general. Certain sections of the population such as employees are protected under health and safety laws. In general, a civil law system exists that will cover most medical and safety
Insurance Law Insurance law is the collection of laws and regulations pertaining to insurance. Insurance refers to a contract between two parties. It transfers the risk of loss to other party to the contract for a fee, known as a premium. Insurance laws and regulations govern and manage how insurance
The Art of Persuasion Ethos, Pathos, and Logos In every litigation case there comes a point where an attorney’s ability to persuade on the validity of their party’s position becomes paramount. Regardless of the nature or scope of the case, or the arena of persuasion, lawyers must be able to stand
Immigration Law Immigration law refers to a combination of laws, rules, and regulations that control entry into a country. Naturalization and immigration are two different areas. Naturalization governs who can become a citizen while immigration controls who can enter and leave a country. But both these topics are interrelated. Lawyers