In today’s difficult economic times, starting a new business, or even managing an existing business, can be difficult. When starting a new business, entrepreneurs have many questions, such as the type of business structure that will work best for the company and what legal requirements are necessary. It is important for new business owners to understand how to protect personal assets, how to report profits and losses, as well as ensuring that the company complies with all necessary laws. Choosing a Palm Springs business litigation law firm is the best way to resolve these issues, whether starting a new business or building an existing business. (more…)

Q & A Trial Questions

Question: Can the victim post on social media about the defendant while a trial is in action? Victim is posting photos and information while the trial is still going on and some third party posters are making threats. (more…)

Litigation is a procedure that is becoming increasingly common for many people. An example of this would be if you received service that you deemed to be unacceptable or not up to your expectations, then you may decide to take legal action as a result. This is never truer than when the two parties involved can’t come to terms amongst themselves, and the talks cease. (more…)

The Top Tips on Avoiding Personal Injury

One of the most difficult things to convey to the general public about sexually transmitted diseases, especially genital herpes, is that wealth and appearances do not mean an absence of disease. Many people have the misconception that someone who is well off and worries about their appearance will be free from disease, but this is not the case. In fact, there is no certain way to remain disease free without being tested regularly and insisting that your partner is also tested. (more…)

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…)

How Construction Loans are Made

Construction loans are subsided in increments to supplement the progress made on the development’s construction. Since construction loans are short-term loans, they must be paid in full in accordance to the loan period that is soon after the construction is completed. Construction loans can consist of a period of time ranging from 12 months to 24 months. (more…)

A good Palm Springs litigation attorney will discuss business litigation information with clients early on in the case in an open and honest way. Any attorney who discourages a client from opting for a settlement, in my opinion, is not serving his client to the fullest. (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…)