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Pre-Litigation Mediation Is An Essential Mitigation For Damages

Lawsuits are a time- consuming process that can destroy a business partnership. Moreover, usually the party that wins the dispute ends up losing a lot

Posted in Civil Litigation, News

Getting Legal Help For Raw Land Investment

There is probably no greater overlooked sector of real estate investing than investing in raw, vacant land. If you are investing in raw land, you

Posted in News, Real Estate and Land Use

California Eyes Constitutional Amendment to Encourage the Building of Rainwater Capture Systems

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

Posted in News

Why Mediation Is Better Than Negotiation for Settling Disputes

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

Posted in News

Why Litigate? Why Litigation Can Be The Best Choice

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

Posted in News

SBEMP Congratulates Valerie A. Powers Smith

SLOVAK BARON EMPEY MURPHY & PINKNEY LLPCONGRATULATESVALERIE POWERS SMITHON BECOMING A PARTNER OF THE FIRM

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California STD (sexually transmitted disease) Law Considers Intentional Transmission Possible Crime

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

Posted in News

California STD Law Considers Intentional Transmission Possible Crime

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

Posted in News

New Law Protects Special Needs Children

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

Posted in News, Special Needs & Elder Law

Update For Employers’ Requirement To Post Notice With 300A Summary

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

Posted in News

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