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June 29, 2021

What is a MIST Claim?

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June 24, 2021

Mile High Profits

Q. I regularly fly to depositions for a client that pays for my time in transit. If I work on another client’s case during the flight, may I bill that time as well? A. Before researching this …

June 24, 2021

What is a 998 Offer to Settle?

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June 18, 2021

Electric Scooter Laws Explained

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June 17, 2021

Cirrus SR20 Crash at Truckee Airport: High Density Altitude to Blame?

At first glance, this week’s crash of Cirrus N89423 at Truckee looks like yet another “high density altitude” accident.  Such accidents are, after all, perhaps the most common type of accident at Truckee airport.  Due to the thin air, the aircraft cannot climb fast enough to clear rising terrain or

June 16, 2021

Fee Splitting

Q. I’ve always heard that referral fees are forbidden. But I know lawyers who routinely refer cases for a share of the profit, even if they’re not licensed where the cases are pending. Isn’t this unethical? …

June 14, 2021

Reforming Attorney Discipline

Testifying before the Maryland Court of Appeals, Judge Alan Wilner and Irwin Kramer debate the merits of proposals to reform the attorney disciplinary process. …

June 11, 2021

Can I Sue if My Car is Damaged by Road Conditions or Construction?

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles area’s heavily traversed roads are riddled with potholes and other irregularities. Many residents notice a decrease

June 8, 2021

Maintenance Error that Brought Down Navajo at Myrtle Beach Not Uncommon

In May, a Piper Navajo PA-31 crashed shortly after takeoff from Myrtle Beach.  The pilot was ATP-rated and worked for American Airlines.  He knew he was in trouble almost immediately after takeoff.  He tried to return to the airport.  He reached an altitude of about 1000 feet, then dropped 475

June 2, 2021

Palm Beach County Comprehensive Stroke Centers

If someone in your family suffers a stroke, your first reaction will be to get them to the best possible treatment center as quickly as possible. Your main priority should be to call EMS at the first sign of stroke and your second priority is ensuring your loved one is …

May 28, 2021

Boeing Slapped on the Wrist for Using Unapproved Parts in 759 Aircraft

Among the most dangerous  activities in the aviation industry is the installation on an aircraft of unapproved or bogus parts – parts that have not been properly tested, approved, and certified as safe.  The practice has been linked to the crash of both commercial and private aircraft.  It is illegal

May 26, 2021

Lawyers Assisting Medicare Beneficiaries, Heed These Words of Warning

Medicare is complex, to say the least. Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D all cover distinct but overlapping services. Meanwhile, Medicare eligibility is connected to Social Security Disability Income, and the Medicare Secondary Payer Act is a series of statutory provisions that would make even the most detail-oriented person’s head spin.

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