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Steps to Winning the Appeals Process

Losing your court case is not the end. If you feel the outcome was wrong or you want to protect a favorable ruling, getting a consultation with an established law firm can help handle the appellate process. SBEMP has experienced Palm Springs civil appeals attorneys who efficiently handle appellate law.  The

Tribal Land: Land In Trust

What Is Tribal Land in Trust? Tribal land is land in trust given to the Native Americans by the American Government under the Indian Reorganization Act. This act gives land to the American Indians under the trust of the government to preserve and improve natural resources of the tribal reservations,

Issues In Proving STI Tort Cases

When considering taking legal action after contracting a STI, there are many things to think about. Talking to a legal professional helps to sort through your options on how to move forward. Sometimes these cases are not easy to prove, but with the help of an experienced lawyer, you can

Facts about Herpes HSV-1 and HSV-2 and Next Steps

Two viruses, herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2), can cause genital herpes infection. Although similar, they are not the same. HSV-1 is the most common cause of oral herpes otherwise known as cold sores. HSV-2 is sexually transmitted, otherwise known as genital herpes. Herpes can remain dormant

Writing Good Contracts Protects Your Business From Risk

What Is A Good Contract?  A perfectly prepared contract covers many details, both minor and major. A contract is more than a list of these details, but also includes the business processes and decisions. It is important that you document your processes to the respective transaction. What Are The Risks

Understanding the Employment Litigation Process

Understanding Employment Litigation When it comes to employment litigation, it is not always about whether the employer feels the employee has been treated fairly. The employers’ view of fairness can be very different from the employee or the law. Most employers are caught off guard in litigation by an employee

California Regulatory Compliance Counseling on Environmental Laws

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Governor Jerry Brown of California signed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on September 16, 2014. This is a combined bill comprised of three legislative bills. Senate Bill SB1168, (Pavley)Assembly Bill AB 1739 (Dickenson) and Senate Bill SV1319 (Pavley) Understanding the Dilemma of Water in

New California Rules Set For Determining Employee Versus Contractor

Palm Springs, CA – In a decision likely to make it much harder for businesses to classify workers as contractors, the California Supreme Court has set aside a multi-factor standard, which California courts used for 30 years to determine whether a worker was an independent contractor or an employee under