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May 10, 2021

Avoiding A Disruption To Practice

Bar Counsel wanted to suspend him. The Court wanted him to continue serving his community where “his pro bono legal service and his other volunteer efforts have been exceptional.” Issue: …

March 2, 2021

Anti-Social Courts

Q. I’ve had my fill of ignorantĀ and arrogant judges who disgrace the ill-fitting robes they wear. As lawyers, isn’t it time we speak out and post about judicial incompetenceĀ so we may improve justice for all? …

February 10, 2021

So you committed malpractice …

Q. I’m not inclined to make excuses. But things have been so hectic in my office that I let a nice accident case slip through the cracks and failed to file suit by the limitations deadline. My head is spinning. What should …

February 1, 2021

Suspending an “Extreme” Sanction

FindingĀ Bar Counsel’s call for an indefinite suspensionĀ too “extreme,” the Court imposed a more modestĀ moratorium on a lawyer withĀ an unblemished record in close to 50 years of practice. Issue: What sanction should the Court impose upon an …

January 13, 2021

Online Review Rebuttals

Q. My online reputation is everything to me. So how should I respond to a scathing review that called me an “awful” and “dishonest lawyer” who cares more about money than people? A. …

October 30, 2020

Encryption Ethics

Q. After emailing several documents to opposing counsel, she slammed me for failing to encrypt the message and exposing records onĀ her client’s medical history. Must I encrypt these emails? A. There are no …

September 12, 2019

Investigation Into the Conception Fire Shows Serious Safety Flaws; Boat Owners File Petition to Avoid Liability

A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives reportedly shows that serious safety deficiencies may have caused or contributed to the Conception boat fire. The fire, which killed 34 people, was the worst maritime disaster in California history. The passengers on

May 24, 2019

My employer in Los Angeles will not pay me for all of the hours I have worked. Can I sue my employer?

Most employers in Los Angeles pay their employees all of the wages to which they are entitled. However, unfortunately there are always going to be some dishonest employers who take advantage of employees. They may refuse to pay their employees for all the pay they have earned, which includes

May 23, 2019

My parent choked in a nursing home in Los Angeles. What are my legal options?

Iā€™m so sorry to hear about your parentā€™s incident at the nursing home. Choking can be scary for anyone, but especially an elderly person in a nursing home. If your parent was harmed as a result of the accident, you may wish to speak with an attorney about your

May 22, 2019

Lyft Claims Not in the Transportation Business to Avoid ADA

Recently in court, Lyft claimed that it was a technology company, not a transportation company. The move was taken in order to avoid being subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act. This arose from a class-action lawsuit that was filed in 2017 against Lyft by a woman who claims

May 21, 2019

What should I do if I have been injured in an automobile accident in Los Angeles?

Iā€™m sorry to hear that you have suffered injuries in a Los Angeles automobile accident. You most likely feel like your life has gotten turned upside down. If your injuries are serious, you may be unable to work and you may have mounting medical expenses. Your vehicle may not

May 20, 2019

My mother is in a Los Angeles nursing home and she was given the wrong prescription medication. Can she sue for medical malpractice?

Iā€™m very sorry to hear about your motherā€™s issues at the nursing home. Unfortunately, medication errors are common, not only in nursing homes, but also across all patient demographics. Often, when a medication error occurs in a nursing home, it occurs because a doctor prescribed the wrong medication or

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