Although California’s Governor, Jerry Brown, officially declared the drought to be over, the state still encourages water conservation and efficiency. Recently, SCA 9 was proposed by Senator Steve Glazier (Democrat Orinda) to help mitigate the effects of future droughts on California by incentivizing the construction of rainwater capture systems.
When two parties want to settle a dispute, negotiation and mediation are two avenues they can try rather than immediately filing a lawsuit with the courts. Both are self-help methods to solving disagreements between two parties, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. What’s Involved in Negotiation?
When a dispute arises that cannot be resolved between two parties, they will frequently opt for litigation as a means of settling the dispute. Why Litigate? In the normal course of events in a commercial transaction, disagreements occur. Litigation is recommended so both sides can state their case, and the
SLOVAK BARON EMPEY MURPHY & PINKNEY LLPCONGRATULATESVALERIE POWERS SMITHON BECOMING A PARTNER OF THE FIRM
In the state of California, it is a crime to knowingly transmit an STD (sexually transmitted disease) to another person. There are three laws with regard to individuals who have HIV. The consensus is that this legislation needs to be tougher, and strictly enforced.
Recent legislation, known as Senate Bill 239, signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown considers intentional transmission of sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes or hepatitis as possible criminal activity. This is based on a partner not being informed prior to intimacy with the affected person.
Bill S1163/A501 for protecting students with disabilities from harmful restraint and seclusion has finally been signed into law by state governor Chris Christie. This bill was introduced in early 2016 and establishes protections for students with special needs.
This is meant to remind you that between the dates of February 1st and April 30th, employers in the state of California are now facing a requirement that they must post a notice that contains the Form 300A summary.
In a recent publication in the Court of Appeal of the state of California, 3rd appellate district, Robin Hutcheson et.al vs. Eskaton Fountainwood Lodge et al. in an update filed as C074846.
Learn What to Do If You Were Unknowingly Removed as a Beneficiary on Your Husband’s Will When someone serves in the military, they are entitled to a life insurance policy. Within the policy, the member must designate a person to be the beneficiary of the policy when they die. The